The Piaggio Beverly is a
scooter produced by the Italian vehicle manufacturer
Piaggio
Piaggio Group () is an Italian motor vehicle manufacturer, which produces a range of two-wheeled motor vehicles and compact commercial vehicles under five brands: Piaggio, Vespa, Aprilia, Moto Guzzi and Derbi. Its corporate headquarters are ...
.
Model history
Introduced in 2001, the Piaggio Beverly has been produced in engine sizes ranging from 125 to 500
cc. Early models were powered by Piaggio's water-cooled L.E.A.D.E.R. engine.
In 2005 models with 250 cm
3 and 500 cm
3 displacement were also presented and the engine range was subsequently expanded to 300 cm
3, 350 cm
3 and 400 cm
3 displacement.
From 2006, all models have electronic injection (i.e.), no more carburetor. It comes in models Beverly and Beverly S.
The body was redesigned in 2004 and again in 2009. The Beverly is now available either as a Tourer or a Cruiser.
It also uses
LED
A light-emitting diode (LED) is a semiconductor device that emits light when current flows through it. Electrons in the semiconductor recombine with electron holes, releasing energy in the form of photons. The color of the light (corresp ...
lighting and turn signals. The storage compartment underneath the seat holds two open helmets, and higher-powered models come standard with
ABS.
Changing the master cylinder
Since 2013, Piaggio has prescribed the change of the brakes
master cylinder every 15,000 km on the Beverly 350. Due to the higher brake pressures in ABS brakes and the associated increased load on the installed cuffs, it is currently required in this system, these components regularly check, or replace, let, it is argued. The replacement of the master cylinder costs about 500 euros.
With the 2014 model year, the obligatory change of the master cylinder has been omitted.
New Beverly (2021–present)
Twenty years on from its launch, the latest Piaggio Beverly arrives on the scene with plenty of upgrades, but still retains the same sporty no-nonsense attitude and elegant design.
Take a new
Euro 5
The European emission standards are vehicle emission standards that regulate pollution from the use of new land surface vehicles sold in the European Union and European Economic Area member states and the United Kingdom, and ships in European ...
compliant 300 or 400 cc HPE (High Performance Engine). Engine is single cylinder
four-stroke
A four-stroke (also four-cycle) engine is an internal combustion (IC) engine in which the piston completes four separate strokes while turning the crankshaft. A stroke refers to the full travel of the piston along the cylinder, in either directio ...
, 4-valve,
liquid-cooled with electronic injection delivers reduced noise and fuel consumption.
The Piaggio claims that 300 cc HPE, has 23% more power and 16% extra torque over the previous model, and 400 cc HPE 17% more power and 30% extra torque than the previous 350 cc version, that delivers over 35 horsepower and is Euro 5 compliant.
The new “navigation bridge” houses a digital 5.5” LCD instrument panel in the centre, with ergonomically designed commands placed for maximum comfort on each side of the handlebar.
All lights and indicators use LED technology, except for the under seat cargo area lamp.
The trio colour schemes – glossy ''Bianco Luna'' (white), ''Blu Oxygen'' (metallic blue) and ''Grigio Cloud'' (metallic grey) – ooze elegance, pairing beautifully with the metallic finishing details and light grey rims.
Specification
Gallery
File:Piaggio Beverly 200.jpg, Piaggio Beverly 200
File:Paris - Salon de la moto 2011 - Piaggio - Beverly Sport Touring 350 - 004.jpg, 2011 Piaggio Beverly Sport Touring 350
References
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Beverly
Motor scooters
Motorcycles introduced in 2001
Single-cylinder motorcycles