Piaggio B500: history, specs, pictures
| Manufacturer | Piaggio |
|---|---|
| Also called | B 500 |
| Production | 2005 |
| Engine | single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 92.0mm x 69.0mm |
| Top speed | 99 mph (160 km/h) |
| Horse Power | 38.22 HP (28.5 KW) @ 7500RPM |
| Torque | 31.72 ft/lbs (43.0 Nm) @ 5500RPM |
| Ignition type | electronic inductive discharge ignition integrated with fuel injection |
| Battery | 10.5:1 |
| Transmission | Gear box: automatic Clutch: centrifugal |
| Suspension | Front: telescopic hydraulic fork, stem ø 41 mm Rear: engine unit acts as swinging arm, with two dual-effect hydraulic dampers, helical springs adjustable to four positions of pre-load |
| Brakes | Front: double disc Rear: single disc |
| Front Tire | 110/70-16 |
| Rear Tire | 150/70-14 |
| Wheelbase | 60.63 inches (1540 mm) |
| Dimensions | L 87.2 inches (2215 mm) W 27.56 inches (700 mm) |
| Seat height | 30.71 inches (780 mm) |
| Weight | 416.67 pounds (189.0 Kg) (dry), 213.0 kg (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.49 Gallon (13.20 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
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The Piaggio B500 was a single cylinder, four-stroke standard produced by Piaggio in 2005. It could reach a top speed of 99 mph (160 km/h). Max torque was 31.72 ft/lbs (43.0 Nm) @ 5500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 38.22 HP (28.5 KW) @ 7500 RPM.
Engine
The engine was a liquid cooled single cylinder, four-stroke. A 92.0mm bore x 69.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 460.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a single overhead cams (sohc).
Drive
The bike has a automatic transmission. Power was moderated via the centrifugal.
Chassis
It came with a 110/70-16 front tire and a 150/70-14 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via double disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic hydraulic fork, stem ø 41 mm while the rear was equipped with a engine unit acts as swinging arm, with two dual-effect hydraulic dampers, helical springs adjustable to four positions of pre-load. The B500 was fitted with a 3.49 Gallon (13.20 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 416.67 pounds (189.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 60.63 inches (1540 mm) long.