2012
Piaggio BV Tourer 500 - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 181297 |
|---|---|
| Category | Scooter |
| Make | Piaggio |
| Model | BV Tourer 500 |
| Price | US$ 6399. Prices depend on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Year | 2012 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Double cradle in high-tensile steel tubes |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Double disc |
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 260 mm (10.2 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | Telescopic hydraulic forks, 41 mm |
| Fronttyre | 110/70-16 |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 240 mm (9.4 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | Two dual effect hydraulic dampers |
| Reartyre | 140/70-14 |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 92.0 x 69.0 mm (3.6 x 2.7 inches) |
|---|---|
| Coolingsystem | Liquid |
| Displacement | 492.00 ccm (30.02 cubic inches) |
| Emissiondetails | Euro 3, EPA and CARB |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Enginetype | Piaggio Master engine |
| Fuelconsumption | 4.06 litres/100 km (24.6 km/l or 57.94 mpg) |
| Fuelsystem | Injection |
| Gearbox | Automatic |
| Greenhousegases | 94.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Power | 38.89 HP (28.4 kW)) @ 7500 RPM |
| Topspeed | 159.3 km/h (99.0 mph) |
| Torque | 43.00 Nm (4.4 kgf-m or 31.7 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM |
| Valvespercylinder | 4 |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | White |
|---|---|
| Comments | Windscreen. |
| Factorywarranty | . |
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Fuelcapacity | 13.10 litres (3.46 gallons) |
|---|---|
| Overalllength | 2,115 mm (83.3 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 770 mm (30.3 inches) |
| Seatheight | 775 mm (30.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Weightincloilgasetc | 189.0 kg (416.7 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.