BV Tourer 500

2011 Piaggio BV Tourer 500 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Piaggio's scooter motorcycle platform, the 2011 Piaggio BV Tourer 500 relies on a 492 cc (30 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 38.9 HP (28.4 kW) at 7,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 43 Nm (31.7 lb-ft) at 5,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox. With a specific output of 79.1 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (5,500 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 BV Tourer 500 measures 189 kg (417 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.21 HP/kg (4.86 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 775 mm (30.5 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,550 mm (61 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 13.1-liter (3.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 129 km/h (80 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Piaggio archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2011 to 2012, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.