2006
Piaggio Beverly 500 - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 962640 |
|---|---|
| Category | Scooter |
| Make | Piaggio |
| Model | Beverly 500 |
| Year | 2006 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frontbrakes | Double disc |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 260 mm (10.2 inches) |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 240 mm (9.4 inches) |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 92.0 x 69.0 mm (3.6 x 2.7 inches) |
|---|---|
| Coolingsystem | Liquid |
| Displacement | 459.00 ccm (28.01 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor |
| Power | 39.00 HP (28.5 kW)) |
| Topspeed | 160.0 km/h (99.4 mph) |
| Valvespercylinder | 4 |
Other Specifications
| Starter | Electric |
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Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 190.0 kg (418.9 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 13.50 litres (3.57 gallons) |
| Overalllength | 2,115 mm (83.3 inches) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.2053 HP/kg |
| Reservefuelcapacity | 3.00 litres (0.79 gallons) |
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.