Positioned in Piaggio's scooter motorcycle lineup, the 2012 Piaggio BV Tourer 300 relies on a 278 cc (17 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 22 HP (16.1 kW) at 7,250 rpm while maximum torque reaches 22.3 Nm (16.4 lb-ft) at 5,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox. With a specific output of 79.1 HP per liter and a 2,250 rpm working window between peak torque (5,000 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.
On the scales, the BV Tourer 300 measures 148.8 kg (328 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.15 HP/kg (6.76 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. The 9.7-liter (2.6 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 3.46 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 280 km (174 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 129 km/h (80 mph).
Specific Output
79.1 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.15 HP/kg (6.76 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
5,000–7,250 rpm
Theoretical Range
~280 km (174 mi)
Engine
Displacement278.0 ccm (16.96 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power22.0 HP (16.1 kW)) @ 7250 RPM
Torque22.3 Nm (2.3 kgf-m or 16.4 ft.lbs) @ 5000 RPM
Bore x Stroke73.7 x 63.5 mm (2.9 x 2.5 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
GearboxAutomatic
DrivelineCVT automatic ratio variator - Twist and go.
Performance
Top Speed128.8 km/h (80.0 mph)
Fuel Consumption3.46 litres/100 km (28.9 km/l or 67.98 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases80.3 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Emission DetailsEPA and CARB
Chassis
Frame TypeTwin cradle tubes in high tensile steel
Front SuspensionTelescopik fork, 35 mm shafts
Rear SuspensionDual hydraulic shock absorber
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre110/70-16
Rear Tyre140/70-16
Front BrakesSingle disc
Front Brake Ø260 mm (10.2 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø260 mm (10.2 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.148.8 kg (328.0 pounds)
Seat Height787 mm (31.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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