| Piaggio's profilation of this bike |
| A scooter agile enough for the city with added power for touring capabilities, the BV 500 Tourer is perfect for long distance rides as well as getting in and around town with power and style. |
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General information |
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Motorcycle name
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Piaggio BV Tourer 500 |
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Year of manufacture
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2012 |
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Type
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Scooter |
| Price as new | US$ 6399. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
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Rating
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3.5 View the detailed rating of value for money, design and look, reliability, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
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Engine and transmission |
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Engine size
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492.0 ccm (30.02 cubic inches) |
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Type of engine
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Single cylinder, four-stroke |
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Engine details
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Piaggio Master engine |
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Output
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38.9 HP (28.4 kW)) @ 7500 RPM |
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Torque
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43.0 Nm (4.4 kgf-m or 31.7 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM |
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Top speed
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159.3 km/h (99.0 mph) |
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Bore x stroke
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92.0 x 69.0 mm (3.6 x 2.7 inches) |
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Valves per cylinder
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4 |
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Fuel system
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Injection |
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Fuel control
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Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
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Cooling system
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Liquid |
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Gearbox
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Automatic |
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Fuel consumption
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4.06 litres/100 km (24.6 km/l or 57.94 mpg) |
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Greenhouse gases
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94.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
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Emission details
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Euro 3, EPA and CARB |
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Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
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Frame type
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Double cradle in high-tensile steel tubes |
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Front suspension
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Telescopic hydraulic forks, 41 mm |
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Rear suspension
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Two dual effect hydraulic dampers |
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Front tire
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110/70-16 |
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Rear tire
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140/70-14 |
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Front brakes
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Double disc |
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Diameter
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260 mm (10.2 inches) |
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Rear brakes
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Single disc |
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Diameter
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240 mm (9.4 inches) |
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Physical measures and capacities |
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Weight incl. oil, gas, etc
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189.0 kg (416.7 pounds) |
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Seat height
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775 mm (30.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
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Overall length
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2115 mm (83.3 inches) |
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Overall width
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770 mm (30.3 inches) |
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Wheelbase
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1550 mm (61.0 inches) |
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Fuel capacity
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13.10 litres (3.46 US gallons) |
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Other specifications |
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Color options
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White |
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Starter
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Electric |
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Factory warranty
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. |
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Comments
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Windscreen. |
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Further information |
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Rating sample for this Piaggio bike
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Value for money for the 2012 Piaggio BV Tourer 500:
 (76.6 out of 100)
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