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2008 Piaggio BV 500
Price: $6,299.00   Monthly Payment *: $104.98
 
    
 


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 OVERVIEW for the 2008 Piaggio BV 500
The 2008 Piaggio BV 500 is a Touring Scooter Style Motorcycle equipped with an 460cc, Liquid Cooled, Single-Cylinder, SOHC, 4-Stroke Engine and a -40003--Speed Continuously Variable (CVT) Transmission. It has a Telescopic Fork Front Suspension while the Rear Suspension consists of a Twin Sided Swing Arm. The BV 500 has Front Dual Disc Brakes and Rear Disc Brakes. The BV 500 weighs 436.5 lbs. and has a ground clearance of -50014- inches. The BV 500 was introduced in 2005 and is Carryover for 2008. It includes a 12 month Limited warranty.

 SPECS for the 2008 Piaggio BV 500
Piaggio BV Dimensions
Length (in):  87.2
Width (in):  30.3
Wheelbase (in):  61
Piaggio BV Transmission
Transmission Type:  Continuously Variable (CVT)
Reverse:  No
Piaggio BV Engine
Engine Stroke:  4-Stroke
Starter:  Electric
Horsepower (bhp):  39
Engine Type:  Single-Cylinder
Cylinders:  1
Displacement (cc):  460
Piaggio BV Seat Specifications
Seat Height (in):  30.9
Number Of Seats:  2
Piaggio BV Rear Suspension
Rear Suspension Type:  Twin Sided Swing Arm
Piaggio BV Price
Warranty (Months):  12
MSRP:  $6299
Piaggio BV Brakes
Rear Brake Type:  Disc
Front Brake Type:  Dual Disc
Piaggio BV Capacities
Fuel Capacity (gal):  3.5
Piaggio BV Front Suspension
Front Suspension Type:  Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Size (in):  1.6
Piaggio BV Tires
Front Tire (Full Spec):  110/70 R16 52S
Rear Tire (Full Spec):  150/70 R14 66S
Piaggio BV Weight
Dry Weight (lbs):  436.5

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bv works for me

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Review: I've had my bv 500 for a week and I love it. It's sienna ivory, has a windshield and a top case, and I've already put over 300 miles on it. I've ridden it on lots of New England secondary roads--no interstates--and it does terrific on the curves and hills. It cruises at 60 just fine, and it looks great too. It's simple to drive, the headlight throws plenty of light--important on the back roads at night, and it gets well over 50 miles per gallon.
Features: My motorcycle-riding friends were prepared to call me a sissy when I told them I was opting for a scooter. But the visual impression of the bv belies the name "scooter." It looks more like a fullblown motorcycle, and given the speed and smooth ride, I would say it feels like one too.
Improvements: It ain't cheap. On the other hand, I haven't seen many used ones for sale, and my dealer didn't have a big inventory that he was anxious to sell at cut prices. Overall, I think you get what you pay for, and you pay a premium for Italian styling and craftsmanship. Of course, as a new owner the reliability and maintenance costs are still a question. Stay tuned for updates.
(08/22/2009 by scooter boy)

i can stay up with the big boys

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Review: The dealer does not know the bike. I love the integrated brakes. The left hand brake works the one front and the rear. The rear has a pressure sensor so you do not lock up the rear brake.
Features: Brakes, Style, Speed, smooth ride.
Improvements: Hard to find parts and hard to get someone that knows how to work on them.
(08/02/2009 by becky)

Wow!

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Review: 25 years ago I rode a Yamaha XT 500 and I have 40,000 miles on 2 wheels. I never realized how well a monster scooter could ride! I am 250 lbs and I put it on the highway ( BV 500) and ran it up to 70 and it was so smooth! I now want to find other scooter riders and tour on it. I have heard the Suzuki Burgman 400 was a nice ride but it also has close to 6 less horsepower which is quite a lot of difference if you decide to ride 2 up. You also have a couple of options with the BV as far as weight is concerned. You can drop the weight of the muffler by 10 lbs and taking off the center stand for touring brings the weight down close to 400 lbs. The center of gravity is very low which is a plus. When in the city the Bv is so fast you find yourself pushing limits because it is so fun.
Features: Ease of operation and comfort.
Improvements: Slightly longer leg room 1-2 inches.
(07/24/2008 by Greg H.)

My BV 500

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Review: Victory BMW/Vespa Chandler, AZ Lot of added expense when purchasing..., almost $2000 ( dealer prep, delivery set up tax and license etc.). This represents A high percentage to purchase price...,higher than most cars??? The list on this vehicle is $6299, you do the numbers. No, I didn't pay that, but took my time and haggled the price down to something reasonable. It pays not to be too anxious or in a hurry.
Features: Power and agility of the BV500 are a definite plus, not to mention the ability to achieve highway speeds. Very comfortable ride for one or two. Adjustable rear shocks make this really easy. Big headlight, good rear lighting and directionals.
Improvements: BV500 storage room under the seat is limited and it could use a bit more leg room upfront. I was surprised at how much noisier it was compared to my Vespa GT200, with more noticeable vibration as well. Service seems to be more expensive than other scooters due to complex way it is put together. Almost stupidly so in this respect. It would be nice to have some audio signal when directional lights are being used. I had a break down at 400 miles so am spooked about reliability. We'll see.
(02/17/2009 by Ben T.)


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Hello everyone! The headlight on my 2007 BV 500 often remains on after the ignition is turned off. I can even remove the key and the headlight will remain on! I'm not sure if it's something I have done OR if this is happening because of something mechanical (ex. faulty fuse or ignition switch). Can I avoid this? Is the button on the right-side handle helpful in avoiding this in some way? When this happens now, I fiddle around with the controls for awhile and worry about the battery completely draining down because the headlight won't go out - stressful. Any thoughts appreciated - thanks!!Answer this question
(11/27/2008 by Matt)


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