2005 Piaggio B 500

Piaggio B 500 2005


2005 Piaggio B 500 specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

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General information
Model Piaggio B 500
Year model 2005
Type Scooter
Rating 3.9  View the detailed rating of value for money, design and look, reliability, etc. Compare with any other bike.
Engine and transmission
Engine size 460.0 ccm (28.07 cubic inches)
Type of engine Single cylinder, four-stroke
Effect 39.0 HP (28.5 kW)) @ 7500 RPM
Torque 43.0 Nm (4.4 kgf-m or 31.7 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM
Top speed 160.9 km/h (100.0 mph)
Compression 10.5:1
Bore x stroke 92.0 x 69.0 mm (3.6 x 2.7 inches)
Fuel control Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Ignition Electronic inductive discharge ignition integrated with fuel injection
Lubrication system Wet sump
Cooling system Liquid
Gearbox Automatic
Clutch Centrifugal
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type Double cradle, high strength tubular steel lattice
Front suspension Telescopic hydraulic fork, stem Ø 41 mm
Front wheel travel 90 mm (3.5 inches)
Rear suspension Engine unit acts as swinging arm, with two dual-effect hydraulic dampers, helical springs adjustable to four positions of pre-load
Rear wheel travel 90 mm (3.5 inches)
Front tire 110/70-16
Rear tire 150/70-14
Front brakes Double disc
Diameter 260 mm (10.2 inches)
Rear brakes Single disc
Diameter 240 mm (9.4 inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight 189.0 kg (416.7 pounds)
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc 213.0 kg (469.6 pounds)
Power/weight ratio 0.2063 HP/kg
Seat height 780 mm (30.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall length 2215 mm (87.2 inches)
Overall width 700 mm (27.6 inches)
Wheelbase 1540 mm (60.6 inches)
Fuel capacity 13.20 litres (3.49 US gallons)
Other specifications
Starter Electric & kick
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