Piaggio BV300: review, history, specs
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| Piaggio BV300 | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Also called | BV Tourer 300 |
| Production | 2011 - 2012 |
| Class | Scooter |
| Engine | single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 73.7mm x 63.5mm |
| Top Speed | 80 mph (128 km/h) |
| Horsepower | 21.59 HP (16.1 KW) @ 7250RPM |
| Torque | 16.45 ft/lbs (22.3 Nm) @ 500RPM |
| Fuel System | injection |
| Transmission | Gear box: automatic Clutch: dry, centrifugal, automatic |
| Suspension | Front: telescopik fork, 35 mm shafts Rear: dual hydraulic shock absorber |
| Brakes | Front: single disc Rear: single disc |
| Front Tire | 110/70-16 |
| Rear Tire | 140/70-16 |
| Wheelbase | 60.39 inches (1534 mm) |
| Length | 83.07 inches (2110 mm) |
| Width | 30.31 inches (770 mm) |
| Height | 51.97 inches (1320 mm) |
| Seat Height | 30.98 inches (787 mm) |
| Weight | 148.8 kg (wet) |
| Fuel Capacity | 2.56 Gallon (9.70 Liters) |
| Fuel Consumption | 3.46 liters/100 km (28.9 km/l or 67.98 mpg) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Piaggio BV Tourer 300 was a single cylinder, four-stroke scooter produced by Piaggio between 2011 and 2012. It could reach a top speed of 80 mph (128 km/h). Max torque was 16.45 ft/lbs (22.3 Nm) @ 500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 21.59 HP (16.1 KW) @ 7250 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a liquid cooled single cylinder, four-stroke. A 73.7mm bore x 63.5mm stroke result in a displacement of just 278.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a single overhead cams (sohc).
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a automatic transmission. Power was moderated via the dry, centrifugal, automatic.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 110/70-16 front tire and a 140/70-16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopik fork, 35 mm shafts while the rear was equipped with a dual hydraulic shock absorber. The BV Tourer 300 was fitted with a 2.56 Gallon (9.70 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 60.39 inches (1534 mm) long.
2011 Piaggio BV Tourer 300[edit | edit source]
The 2011 MY Piaggio BV Tourer 300 is the latest addition to the BV family, and has been designed by the Italian engineers as a bridge between the nimble 250 to the bigger-bore 500. At its heart lies a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 278cc, single cylinder engine mated to a continuously variable transmission, and can produce 22 horsepower and 23 Nm of torque. It boasts a new design, with modern finishes and classic touches that is sure to appeal to a wide variety of riders. It comes standard with a spacious two-up seat, with lumbar support for the rider and pillion grab rails, as well as an under-seat storage compartment.