Scooters
2008Piaggio Beverly Cruiser 500
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The 2008 Piaggio Beverly Cruiser 500 is a maxi-scooter designed for riders seeking comfortable, practical urban and suburban commuting with retro styling. Its 492cc liquid-cooled engine delivers smooth power through an automatic transmission, while the commanding riding position and spacious seat appeal to those preferring scooter convenience over traditional motorcycles.
- Capacity
- 492.7 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Dry weight
- 209.0 kg
- Seat height
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Power
- 38.9 HP (28.6 kW)
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Designed primarily for comfortable urban and suburban commuting with occasional longer rides.
- Built for
- A relaxed, cruiser-styled scooter that prioritizes comfort and easy automatic operation over outright performance.
- Not ideal for
- Not for riders seeking sporty handling, high-speed touring, or any off-road capability.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Engine
- Capacity
- 492.7 ccm
- Power
- 38.9 HP (28.6 kW)
- Torque
- 42.2 Nm (4.3 kgf-m)
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.1861 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 94.0 x 71.0 mm
- Compression
- 10.5:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Starting
- Electric
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
Transmission
- Transmission type
- Automatic
Performance
- Top speed
- 160.0 km/h (99.4 mph)
Dimensions & weight
- Overall length
- 2215 mm
- Overall width
- 770 mm
- Overall height
- 1550 mm
- Dry weight
- 209.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 13.50 litres
- Seat height
- Not on record - add it
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Double disc
- Front brakes diameter
- 260 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes diameter
- 240 mm
- Front tyre
- 11/70-16
- Rear tyre
- 150/70-14
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 493 cc | 493 cc | 493 cc | 493 cc |
| Dry weight | 209 kg | 209 kg | 209 kg | 209 kg |
| Fuel capacity | 13.5 L | 13.5 L | 13.5 L | 13 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Piaggio Beverly Cruiser 500?
The 2008 Piaggio Beverly Cruiser 500 has a Capacity of 492.7 ccm (30.07 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Piaggio Beverly Cruiser 500 have?
The 2008 Piaggio Beverly Cruiser 500 has a Power of 38.9 HP (28.6 kW).
What is the torque of the Piaggio Beverly Cruiser 500?
The 2008 Piaggio Beverly Cruiser 500 has a Torque of 42.2 Nm (4.3 kgf-m or 31.1 ft.lbs).
How much does the Piaggio Beverly Cruiser 500 weigh?
The 2008 Piaggio Beverly Cruiser 500 has a Dry weight of 209.0 kg (460.8 pounds).
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