2005 Piaggio B 500. Submitted by anonymous user..
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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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