2011
Piaggio Beverly Cruiser 500 - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 562524 |
|---|---|
| Category | Scooter |
| Make | Piaggio |
| Model | Beverly Cruiser 500 |
| Price | Euro 6449. Prices depend on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Year | 2011 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frontbrakes | Double disc |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 260 mm (10.2 inches) |
| Fronttyre | 110/70-15 |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 240 mm (9.4 inches) |
| Reartyre | 150/70-14 |
Engine & Transmission
| Coolingsystem | Liquid |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 493.00 ccm (30.08 cubic inches) |
| Emissiondetails | Euro 3 |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Gearbox | Automatic |
| Power | 38.89 HP (28.4 kW)) @ 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 44.00 Nm (4.5 kgf-m or 32.5 ft.lbs) @ 5250 RPM |
| Valvespercylinder | 4 |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Black, blue |
|---|---|
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 209.0 kg (460.8 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 13.00 litres (3.43 gallons) |
| Overallheight | 1,240 mm (48.8 inches) |
| Overalllength | 2,160 mm (85.0 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 800 mm (31.5 inches) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.1861 HP/kg |
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.