Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Piaggio BV Tourer 250, 2009

Piaggio BV Tourer 250, 2009

 


The Powered by a Piaggio signle cylinder, four-stroke engine with an automatic transmission, the BV is the ideal vehicle for stop-and-go situations, while its 16" wheels and dual shock absorbers make for the smoothest ride in scootering.
The BV Tourer in a 250cc and 500cc version, combines high wheels and a motorcycle-style ride with the comfort and practicality of a scooter to ensure a safe and precise ride.
• Modern Piaggio four-valve, liquid cooled, fuel-injected engines
• Large, front windshield
• Dual hydraulic shock absorber, four-position spring pre-load
• 16” front and rear tires (BV Tourer 250) / 16” front and
14” rear tires (BV Tourer 500)
• Underseat and front compartment storage

ENGINE TYPE Single cylinder, four-stroke catalytic Piaggio QUASAR
DISPLACEMENT 244cc
BORE x STROKE 72 mm x 60 mm
MAX POWER AT SHAFT 22 hp at 8,250 rpm
MAX TORQUE 20.2 Nm at 6,500 rpm
MAX SPEED 77 mph (124 km/h)
FUEL / TANK CAPACITY Unleaded 2.6 gallons (9.7 litres)

GAS MILEAGE 65-70 mpg
DISTRIBUTION Single overhead camshaft (SOHC) with four valves
COOLING SYSTEM Liquid
LUBRICATION Wet sump
INGINTION Electronic start
GEARS CVT CVT automatic ratio variator (twist-and-go)
CLUTCH Dry automatic centrifugal type

CHASSIS Twin cradle tubes in high-tensile steel
FRONT SUSPENSION Telescopic fork, 35 mm shafts, 104 mm travel
REAR SUSPENSION Dual hydraulic shock absorber, four-position spring pre-load, 90 mm travel
FRONT BREAK 260 mm disc, floating caliper with two pistons
REAR BREAK 260 mm disc, floating caliper with opposed pistons
FRONT TIRE Tubeless 110/70, 16"
REAR TIRE Tubeless 140/70, 16"

LENGTH 83.1" (2111 mm)
WIDTH 29.9" (760 mm)
WHEELBASE 57.9" (1471 mm)
SEAT HEIGHT 30.9" (785 mm)
DRY WEIGHT 328 lbs (149 kg)