Powered by 460 cc single cylinder, four-stroke engine, the 2012 Piaggio BV Tourer 500 is a light city scooter that is perfect for long distance rides or just getting in and around city’s urban areas with power, comfy and style.
The engine delivers 39 hp at 7,500 rpm and 43 Nm of torque at 5,500 rpm, has an average mileage of 55-60 mpg and ability to push the scooter to a maximum speed of 99 mph. The Piaggio BV Tourer 500 has a 3.46 gallon fuel tank and a comfortable low seat height of 30.5 inches. Underneath the seat, there’s a lockable storage compartment for your stuff. And if you need more storage space, a top case and side compartments are available as optional.
The 2012 Piaggio BV Tourer 500 is available with a starting price of $6399.
BV Tourer 500 Engine and transmission:
Displacement: 492.00 ccm (30.02 cubic inches)
Engine type: Single cylinder, four-stroke
Engine details: Piaggio Master engine
Power: 38.89 HP (28.4 kW)) @ 7500 RPM
Torque: 43.00 Nm (4.4 kgf-m or 31.7 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM
Top speed: 159.3 km/h (99.0 mph)
Bore x stroke: 92.0 x 69.0 mm (3.6 x 2.7 inches)
Valves per cylinder: 4
Fuel system: Injection
Fuel control: SOHC
Cooling system: Liquid
Gearbox: Automatic
Fuel consumption: 4.06 litres/100 km (24.6 km/l or 57.94 mpg)
Greenhouse gases: 94.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission)
Emission details: Euro 3, EPA and CARB
BV Tourer 500 Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels :
Frame type: Double cradle in high-tensile steel tubes
Front suspension: Telescopic hydraulic forks, 41 mm
Rear suspension: Two dual effect hydraulic dampers
Front tyre dimensions: 110/70-16
Rear tyre dimensions: 140/70-14
Front brakes: Double disc
Front brakes diameter: 260 mm (10.2 inches)
Rear brakes: Single disc
Rear brakes diameter: 240 mm (9.4 inches)
BV Tourer 500 Physical measures and capacities:
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc: 189.0 kg (416.7 pounds)
Seat height: 775 mm (30.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall length: 2,115 mm (83.3 inches)
Overall width: 770 mm (30.3 inches)
Wheelbase: 1,550 mm (61.0 inches)
Fuel capacity: 13.10 litres (3.46 gallons)
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