2005
Piaggio B 500 - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 491312 |
|---|---|
| Category | Scooter |
| Make | Piaggio |
| Model | B 500 |
| Year | 2005 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Double cradle, high strength tubular steel lattice |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Double disc |
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 260 mm (10.2 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | Telescopic hydraulic fork, stem Ø 41 mm |
| Fronttyre | 110/70-16 |
| Frontwheeltravel | 90 mm (3.5 inches) |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 240 mm (9.4 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | Engine unit acts as swinging arm, with two dual-effect hydraulic dampers, helical springs adjustable to four positions of pre-load |
| Reartyre | 150/70-14 |
| Rearwheeltravel | 90 mm (3.5 inches) |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 92.0 x 69.0 mm (3.6 x 2.7 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | Centrifugal |
| Compression | 10.5:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Liquid |
| Displacement | 460.00 ccm (28.07 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Gearbox | Automatic |
| Ignition | Electronic inductive discharge ignition integrated with fuel injection |
| Lubricationsystem | Wet sump |
| Power | 39.00 HP (28.5 kW)) @ 7500 RPM |
| Topspeed | 160.9 km/h (100.0 mph) |
| Torque | 43.00 Nm (4.4 kgf-m or 31.7 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM |
Other Specifications
| Starter | Electric & kick |
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Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 189.0 kg (416.7 pounds) |
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| Fuelcapacity | 13.20 litres (3.49 gallons) |
| Overalllength | 2,215 mm (87.2 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 700 mm (27.6 inches) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.2063 HP/kg |
| Seatheight | 780 mm (30.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Weightincloilgasetc | 213.0 kg (469.6 pounds) |
About Piaggio
Country of Origin:
Italy
Founder:
Rinaldo Piaggio (later Vespa by Corradino D’Ascanio’s design)
Best Known For:
Vespa scooters; later umbrella for Aprilia, Moto Guzzi, and more
Company History
Piaggio pivoted from rail and aeronautics to postwar mobility with the Vespa, a steel-bodied icon that made personal transport elegant and gender-neutral. Protective bodywork, step-through ergonomics, and reliable engines turned the scooter into a social transformer across Europe and beyond. Over decades, Piaggio refined two-strokes into clean four-strokes, added modern electronics and ABS, and expanded body styles from classic Primavera to sporty GTS. As a group, Piaggio also stewarded storied marques like Aprilia and Moto Guzzi, leveraging scale while letting brands keep identity. Historically, Piaggio is both a product and a platform: it defined the scooter as a cultural object, then built an industrial network that sustains diverse two-wheel passions under one roof.