Built around Piaggio's scooter motorcycle platform, the 2008 Piaggio Beverly Cruiser 500 features a 492.7 cc (30.1 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 38.9 HP (28.4 kW) at 7,250 rpm while maximum torque reaches 42.2 Nm (31.1 lb-ft) at 5,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox. With a specific output of 79 HP per liter and a 1,750 rpm working window between peak torque (5,500 rpm) and peak power (7,250 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
The 13.5-liter (3.6 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 160 km/h (99 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's Piaggio archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2008 to 2011, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
79 HP/L
Power Band Window
5,500–7,250 rpm
Engine
Displacement492.7 ccm (30.06 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power38.9 HP (28.4 kW)) @ 7250 RPM
Torque42.2 Nm (4.3 kgf-m or 31.1 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM
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Torque
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Transmission
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