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{{Motorcycle
[[Image:Bv500 lrg.jpg|left|thumb|2008 Piaggio BV500]]<br style="clear: left"/>
|name            = Piaggio BV500
 
|photo= Bv500 lrg.jpg
Ideal for navigating-and escaping-city streets. A scooter agile enough for the city with added power for "touring" capabilities. Perfect for long distance rides as well as getting in and around town with power and style. The BV 500 will give you the freedom to move in total comfort wherever you want to go.
 
Highlights:
* Environmentally friendly four-stroke, four-valve Piaggio MASTER engine
* Ergonomic driving position suitable for "touring"
* High wheels (front 16") for stability and safety
* Exclusive Piaggio integral braking system
* Halogen headlamp that provides excellent visibility
* Compact waterproof seat cover
* Glove and cell phone compartment
* Anti-theft steering column lock
* Immobilizer system
* Anti-theft ring on chassis
* Side stand with starter enabling device
 
Accessories:
* Windscreen
* Top case
* Side cases
* Leg cover 
* Electronic alarm
* Vehicle cover
 
[[Category:2000s scooters]]
[[Category:Piaggio scooters]]
 
{{Infobox Motorcycle
|name            = '''Piaggio BV500'''
|image            =
|aka              = BV Tourer 500
|aka              = BV Tourer 500
|manufacturer    = Piaggio
|manufacturer    = [[Piaggio]]
|parent_company  =
|parent_company  =
|production      = 2009 - 2012
|production      = 2009 - 2012
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|predecessor      =
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|successor        =
|successor        =
|class            = Scooter
|class            = [[Scooter]]
|engine          = single cylinder, four-stroke
|engine          = single cylinder, four-stroke
|bore_stroke      = 92.0mm x 69.0mm
|bore_stroke      = 92.0mm x 69.0mm
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|turning_radius  =
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|related          =
|related          =
|competition      = [[Aprilia Scarabeo 500]]
|competition      =
}}
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The '''[[Piaggio]] BV Tourer 500''' was a single cylinder, [[four-stroke]] scooter produced by [[Piaggio]] between 2009 and 2012. It could reach a top speed of 99 mph (159 km/h). Max [[torque]] was 31.72 ft/lbs (43.0 Nm) @ 5500 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 38.09 HP (28.4 KW) @ 7500 RPM.   
The '''[[Piaggio]] BV Tourer 500''' was a single cylinder, [[four-stroke]] scooter produced by [[Piaggio]] between 2009 and 2012. It could reach a top speed of 99 mph (159 km/h). Max [[torque]] was 31.72 ft/lbs (43.0 Nm) @ 5500 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 38.09 HP (28.4 KW) @ 7500 RPM.   


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==Chassis==
==Chassis==
It came with a 110/70-16 front [[tire]] and a 140/70-14 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 forks, 41 mm while the rear was equipped with a two dual effect hydraulic dampers. The BV Tourer 500 was fitted with a 3.46 Gallon (13.10 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 61.02 inches (1550 mm) long.   
It came with a 110/70-16 front [[tire]] and a 140/70-14 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 forks, 41 mm while the rear was equipped with a two dual effect hydraulic dampers. The BV Tourer 500 was fitted with a 3.46 Gallon (13.10 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 61.02 inches (1550 mm) long.   
==2007 Piaggio BV 500==
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
File:piaggio-bv-500-2007-2007-2.jpg|600px|2007 Piaggio BV 500
File:piaggio-bv-500-2007-2007-1.jpg|600px|2007 Piaggio BV 500
File:piaggio-bv-500-2007-2007-0.jpg|600px|2007 Piaggio BV 500
</gallery>
The first generation Fly was first introduced to North America as a 150cc model. It debuted in the USA for 2005 and in Canada the following year. The BV 500 it is a scooter agile enough for the city with added power for touring capabilities, the Piaggio BV 500 is perfect for long distance rides as well as getting in and around town with power and style. The BV 500 is in a fairly unique niche, with the [[Aprilia Scarabeo 500]] being the only other large wheeled scooter of this engine size without getting into scooters with the maxi scooter look.
==2008==
[[Image:Bv500 lrg.jpg|left|thumb|2008 Piaggio BV500]]
<br style="clear: left"/>
Ideal for navigating-and escaping-city streets. A scooter agile enough for the city with added power for "touring" capabilities. Perfect for long distance rides as well as getting in and around town with power and style. The BV 500 will give you the freedom to move in total comfort wherever you want to go.
Highlights:
* Environmentally friendly four-stroke, four-valve Piaggio MASTER engine
* Ergonomic driving position suitable for "touring"
* High wheels (front 16") for stability and safety
* Exclusive Piaggio integral braking system
* Halogen headlamp that provides excellent visibility
* Compact waterproof seat cover
* Glove and cell phone compartment
* Anti-theft steering column lock
* Immobilizer system
* Anti-theft ring on chassis
* Side stand with starter enabling device
Accessories:
* Windscreen
* Top case
* Side cases
* Leg cover 
* Electronic alarm
* Vehicle cover


==2009 Piaggio BV Tourer 500==
==2009 Piaggio BV Tourer 500==
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[[Category:Scooters]]
[[Category:Scooters]]
[[Category:Piaggio scooters|BV500]]
[[Category:Piaggio scooters]]
[[Category:2000s scooters]]
[[Category:2000s scooters]]
[[Category:2010s scooters]]
[[Category:2010s scooters]]
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