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| {{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}}: review, history, specs}}
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| {{Motorcycle
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| |name = Piaggio BV250
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| |photo= Bv large.jpg
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| |aka = BV Tourer 250
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| |manufacturer = Piaggio
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| |parent_company =
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| |production = 2009 - 2011
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| |predecessor =
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| |class = Scooter
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| |engine = liquid-cooled, single cylinder, [[four-stroke]] catalytic [[Piaggio]] QUASAR
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| |bore_stroke = 71.1mm x 71.1mm
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| |compression =
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| |top_speed = 80 mph (129 km/h)
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| |power = 21.99 HP (16.4 KW) @ 8250RPM
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| |torque = 14.75 ft/lbs (20.0 Nm) @ 6500RPM
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| |fuel_system = injection
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| |ignition =
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| |battery =
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| |transmission = Gear box: CVT <br>
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| Clutch: dry, centrifugal, automatic <br>
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| |frame =
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| |suspension =Front: 35mm telescopic fork <br>
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| Rear: dual [[hydraulic]] shock absorber, four-position spring pre-load
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| |brakes =Front: 260 mm disc, 2-piston floating [[caliper]] <br>Rear: 260 mm disc
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| |front_tire = {{tire|110/70, 16in}}
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| |rear_tire = {{tire|140/70, 16in}}
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| |rake_trail =
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| |wheelbase = 57.91 inches (1471 mm)
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| |length = 83.11 inches (2111 mm)
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| |width = 29.88 inches (759 mm)
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| |height = 51.97 inches (1320 mm)
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| |seat_height = 30.91 inches (785 mm)
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| |dry_weight =
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| |wet_weight = 149.0 kg
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| |fuel_capacity = 2.56 Gallon (9.70 Liters)
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| The '''[[Piaggio]] BV Tourer 250''' was a liquid-cooled, single cylinder, four-stroke catalytic Piaggio QUASAR scooter produced by [[Piaggio]] between 2009 and 2011. It could reach a top speed of 80 mph (129 km/h). Max [[torque]] was 14.75 ft/lbs (20.0 Nm) @ 6500 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 21.99 HP (16.4 KW) @ 8250 RPM.
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| ==Engine==
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| The engine was a [[liquid cooled]] liquid-cooled, single cylinder, four-stroke catalytic Piaggio QUASAR. A 71.1mm [[bore]] x 71.1mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 244.0 cubic centimeters.
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| ==Drive==
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| The bike has a CVT transmission. Power was moderated via the dry, centrifugal, automatic.
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| ==Chassis==
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| It came with a 110/70, 16in front [[tire]] and a 140/70, 16in rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 260 mm disc, 2-piston floating caliper in the front and a 260 mm disc in the rear. The front suspension was a 35mm telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a dual hydraulic shock absorber, four-position spring pre-load. The BV Tourer 250 was fitted with a 2.56 Gallon (9.70 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 57.91 inches (1471 mm) long.
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| [[Image:Bv large.jpg|left|thumb|2008 Piaggio VB250]]<br style="clear: left"/> | | [[Image:Bv large.jpg|left|thumb|2008 Piaggio VB250]]<br style="clear: left"/> |
| Before you get in your car on Monday morning, ask yourself this: Are you looking forward to your commute? Get yourself a BV and you will. Twist the throttle and traffic disappears behind you. Powered by a Piaggio single cylinder, four-stroke engine with an automatic transmission, the BV is the ideal vehicle for stop-and-go situations. | | Before you get in your car on Monday morning, ask yourself this: Are you looking forward to your commute? Get yourself a BV and you will. Twist the throttle and traffic disappears behind you. Powered by a Piaggio single cylinder, four-stroke engine with an automatic transmission, the BV is the ideal vehicle for stop-and-go situations. |
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| * 4-stroke, 4-valve, liquid cooled engine
| | • 4-stroke, 4-valve, liquid cooled engine |
| * Top speed 75mph+
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| * Large 16" wheels
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| * Electronic anti-theft immobilizer
| | • Electronic anti-theft immobilizer |
| * Fold-away waterproof seat cover
| | • Fold-away waterproof seat cover |
| * Optional top case and side compartments
| | • Optional top case and side compartments |
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| ==2009 Piaggio BV Tourer 250==
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| [[File:piaggio-bv250-2009-2009-4.jpg|600px|2009 Piaggio BV Tourer 250]]
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| The 2009 MY Piaggio BV Tourer 250 sport a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 244cc, single cylinder Piaggio Quasar lump mated to a continuously variable transmission, that can produce 22 horsepower and 20 Nm of torque. It addresses scooter fans who want a machine capable of going the extra mile, both solo and two-up. It comes standard with a large, front windshield, a dual hydraulic shock absorber with four-position spring pre-load, as well as a two-up seat with pillion grab rails and an under-seat and front storage compartments. This makes for a comfortable, maneuverable and fairly powerful scooter, which also allows the rider to spend more time in the saddle.
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| ==2010 Piaggio BV Tourer 250==
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| [[File:piaggio-bv250-2010-2010-4.jpg|600px|2010 Piaggio BV Tourer 250]]
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| [[File:piaggio-bv250-2010-2010-3.jpg|600px|2010 Piaggio BV Tourer 250]]
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| [[File:piaggio-bv250-2010-2010-2.jpg|600px|2010 Piaggio BV Tourer 250]]
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| [[File:piaggio-bv250-2010-2010-1.jpg|600px|2010 Piaggio BV Tourer 250]]
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| For scooter fans who want a lightweight, agile, and yet, gritty two-wheeler capable of going the extra mile, the Italian engineers from Piaggio have lauched the 2010 MY Piaggio BV Tourer 250. At its heart lies a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 250cc, single cylinder Quasar powerhouse mated to a continuously variable transmission (CVT), and can produce 22 horsepower and 23 Nm of torque. Also, it comes standard with a two-up seat, passenger grab rails, a windscreen, for enhanced protection against the elements, and big (in the scooter world), 16" wheels, which not only increase maneuverability, but also make for a more fast scooter.
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| ==2011 Piaggio BV Tourer 250==
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| [[File:piaggio-bv250-2011-2011-4.jpg|600px|2011 Piaggio BV Tourer 250]]
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| [[File:piaggio-bv250-2011-2011-3.jpg|600px|2011 Piaggio BV Tourer 250]]
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| [[File:piaggio-bv250-2011-2011-2.jpg|600px|2011 Piaggio BV Tourer 250]]
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| [[File:piaggio-bv250-2011-2011-1.jpg|600px|2011 Piaggio BV Tourer 250]]
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| [[File:piaggio-bv250-2011-2011-0.jpg|600px|2011 Piaggio BV Tourer 250]]
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| The 2011 MY Piaggio BV Tourer 250 addresses scooter fans who want a gritty machine capable of longer trips, solo or two-up, but which still are nimble and lightweight enough to give that unmistakable scooter feel. At its heart lies a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 250cc, single cylinder Quasar lump paired to a continuously variable transmission (CVT), and can produce 22 horsepower and 23 Nm of torque. In addition, it comes with a large, front windshield, dual hydraulic, rear shock absorbers with a four position spring pre-load, as well as beefy 16" front and rear alloy wheels, which increase its agility and stability, at the same time.
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| [[Category:Scooters]]
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| [[Category:Piaggio scooters]]
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| [[Category:2000s scooters]]
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| [[Category:2010s scooters]]
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