BV 500 Specifications

Price
MSRP	$6,299*
Colors
Midnight Blue, Black Cherry Red, Excalibur Gray and Graphite Black
Chassis
Double cradle in high-tensile steel tubes
Engine
Engine Type	Piaggio MASTER, single cylinder, 4-stroke catalytic

Cylinder Capacity	460cc
Bore x Stroke
Max Power at Shaft	39hp at 7,250 rpm (29.4kW)
Max Torque	42.1 Nm at 6,250rpm
Max Speed	96mph (155 km/h)
Fuel / Tank Capacity	Unleaded minimum 91 octane / 3.49 gallons (13.2 litres)
Gas Mileage	60 mpg^**
Distribution	Single overhead camshaft (SOHC), with 4 valves
Cooling System	Liquid
Lubrication	Gear driven trochoidal pump
Ignition	Electronic with variable spark advance, high energy inductive coil
Gears CVT	CVT automatic ratio variator (twist & go)
Clutch	Centrifugal
Type-Approval	EPA and CARB
Suspension and Brakes
Front Suspension	1.6" (41mm) Telescopic hydraulic forks
Rear Suspension	Engine acts as oscillating fork, two dual effect hydraulic dampers, four position coil spring
Front Brake	Twin stainless steel discs 10.23" (260mm) with fixed twin piston calipers 1.26" - 1.34" (32-34mm) left and right respectively
Rear Brake	Stainless Steel disc 9.45" (240mm) with fixed twin pistons (STET) 1.34" (34mm)
Wheels and Tires
Front Tire	Tubeless 110 / 70, 16"
Rear Tire	Tubeless 150 / 70, 14"
Weight and Dimensions
Length	87.2" (2,215 mm)
Width	30" (770 mm)
Wheelbase	61" (1,550mm)
Seat Height	30.9" (785 mm)
Dry Weight	336.5 lbs (198 kg)
Warranty
One year factory warranty and 24-hour roadside assistance.

*plus destination & pre-delivery inspection