Engineered by Piaggio for the scooter motorcycle segment, the 2011 Piaggio Beverly Cruiser 500 pairs a 493 cc (30.1 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 38.9 HP (28.4 kW) at 7,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 44 Nm (32.5 lb-ft) at 5,250 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox. With a specific output of 78.9 HP per liter and a 2,250 rpm working window between peak torque (5,250 rpm) and peak power (7,500 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the Beverly Cruiser 500 measures 209 kg (461 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.19 HP/kg (5.37 kg per horsepower). The 13-liter (3.4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
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
78.9 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.19 HP/kg (5.37 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
5,250–7,500 rpm
Engine
Displacement493.0 ccm (30.08 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power38.9 HP (28.4 kW)) @ 7500 RPM
Torque44.0 Nm (4.5 kgf-m or 32.5 ft.lbs) @ 5250 RPM
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Torque
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Transmission
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