Piaggio B 500
2005Scooter

Piaggio B 500

Key specifications

Engine
460 cc
Power
39 HP
Torque
43 Nm
Weight
189 kg
Fuel type
petrol
Fuel capacity
3.5 L
Transmission
Automatic
Seat height
31 mm
Front brakes
Double disc
Rear brakes
Single disc

Technical details

Source specification data

Make
Piaggio
Model
B 500
Category
Scooter
Starter
Electric & kick
Power
39.00 HP (28.5 kW)) @ 7500 RPM
Clutch
Centrifugal
Torque
43.00 Nm (4.4 kgf-m or 31.7 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM
Gearbox
Automatic
Ignition
Electronic inductive discharge ignition integrated with fuel injection
Top Speed
160.9 km/h (100.0 mph)
Bore X Stroke
92.0 x 69.0 mm (3.6 x 2.7 inches)
Compression
10.5:1
Displacement
460.00 ccm (28.07 cubic inches)
Cooling System
Liquid
Engine Details
Single cylinder, four-stroke
Lubrication System
Wet sump
Dry Weight
189.0 kg (416.7 pounds)
Seat Height
780 mm (30.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Fuel Capacity
13.20 litres (3.49 gallons)
Overall Width
700 mm (27.6 inches)
Overall Length
2,215 mm (87.2 inches)
Power Weight Ratio
0.2063 HP/kg
Weight Incl Oil Gas Etc
213.0 kg (469.6 pounds)
Rear Tyre
150/70-14
Frame Type
Double cradle, high strength tubular steel lattice
Front Tyre
110/70-16
Rear Brakes
Single disc
Front Brakes
Double disc
Rear Suspension
Engine unit acts as swinging arm, with two dual-effect hydraulic dampers, helical springs adjustable to four positions of pre-load
Front Suspension
Telescopic hydraulic fork, stem Ø 41 mm
Rear Wheel Travel
90 mm (3.5 inches)
Front Wheel Travel
90 mm (3.5 inches)
Rear Brakes Diameter
240 mm (9.4 inches)
Front Brakes Diameter
260 mm (10.2 inches)