| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
| Manufacturer |
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Piaggio |
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| Model Year |
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2008 |
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| Model |
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BV 500 |
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| MSRP |
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$6,299.00*
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| Engine |
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1-cylinder, 4-stroke catalytic, Piaggio MASTER, single overhead camshaft (SOHC) with 4-valves, electronic injection |
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| Horsepower |
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at Shaft: 39 bhp (29 kW) @ 7,500 rpm |
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| Torque |
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31.7 ft. lbs. (43 Nm) @ 5,500 rpm |
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| Cooling |
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Liquid |
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| Displacement |
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460 cc |
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| Bore x Stroke |
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3.6 x 2.7 in. (92 x 69 mm) |
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| Ignition |
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Electronic with variable spark advance,
high energy inductive coil |
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| Starting System |
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Electric |
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| Transmission |
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CVT automatic ratio variator ("Twist-and-Go") |
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| Suspension |
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Front: 41 mm telescopic hydraulic forks
Rear: 2 dual-effect hydraulic dampers, 4-position coil spring |
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| Brakes |
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Front: 2 stainless steel discs, 260 mm with fixed 2-piston, 32 mm left and 34 mm right calipers
Rear: Stainless steel disc, 240 mm with fixed opposed pistons, 34 mm |
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| Tires |
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Tubeless
Front: 110/70-16 in.
Rear: 150/70-14 in. |
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| Dry Weight |
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416 lbs. (189 kg) |
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| Length |
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87.2 in. (2,215 mm) |
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| Width |
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30.3 in. (770 mm) |
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| Seat Height |
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30.5 in. (775 mm) |
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| Wheelbase |
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61 in. (1,550 mm) |
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| Oil System |
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Wet sump |
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| Fuel Capacity |
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Unleaded (min. 91 octane), 3.49 gal. (13.2 l) |
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| Maximum Speed |
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99 mph (160 kmh) |
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| Colors |
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Graphite Black, Excalibur Gray, Black Cherry Red |
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Specs, Quotes, Overview
