Built around Piaggio's scooter motorcycle platform, the 2016 Piaggio BV 350 ABS utilizes a 330 cc (20.1 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 32.8 HP (23.9 kW) at 8,250 rpm while maximum torque reaches 32.3 Nm (23.8 lb-ft) at 6,250 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 99.4 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (6,250 rpm) and peak power (8,250 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the BV 350 ABS measures 176.9 kg (390 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.19 HP/kg (5.39 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 787 mm (31 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,560 mm (61.4 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 13-liter (3.4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Specific Output
99.4 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.19 HP/kg (5.39 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,250–8,250 rpm
Standover Height
787 mm (31 in)
Engine
Displacement330.0 ccm (20.14 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsQuasar engine
Power32.8 HP (23.9 kW)) @ 8250 RPM
Torque32.3 Nm (3.3 kgf-m or 23.8 ft.lbs) @ 6250 RPM
Bore x Stroke78.0 x 69.0 mm (3.1 x 2.7 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
LubricationDry sump
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
GearboxAutomatic
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
ClutchMulti-disc centrifuge in oil bath
DrivelineCVT with torque server
Chassis
Frame TypeTwin cradle tubes in high tensile steel
Front SuspensionTelescopic hydraulic fork with 35-mm stanchions
Rear SuspensionDouble shock absorbers
Wheelbase1560 mm (61.4 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre110/70-16
Rear Tyre150/70-14
Front BrakesSingle disc. ABS. Three piston floating calliper
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