Scooters
2012Piaggio BV Tourer 500
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The 2012 Piaggio BV Tourer 500 is a practical maxi-scooter designed for commuters and touring riders seeking comfort and reliability on longer journeys. Powered by a liquid-cooled 492cc four-stroke engine, it delivers smooth performance with automatic transmission and excellent fuel efficiency. Known for its spacious seating, storage capacity, and stable highway capabilities, it suits riders prioritizing convenience and real-world usability over sportiness.
- Capacity
- 492.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Wet weight
- 189.0 kg
- Seat height
- 775 mm
- Power
- 38.9 HP (28.6 kW) @ 7500 RPM
What’s new for the 2012 Piaggio BV Tourer 500
vs the 2011| Spec | 2011 | 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 129.0 km/h (80.2 mph) | 159.3 km/h (99.0 mph) |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Double disc |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built as a comfortable maxi-scooter for commuting and light touring rather than outright performance.
- Built for
- A relaxed, practical machine that favors ease of use, weather protection, and smooth automatic power delivery over sportiness.
- Not ideal for
- Not a good fit for riders seeking sharp cornering performance, high top-speed thrills, 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.
Will it fit you?
Worked out in your browser - nothing is sent to usRange and running costs
Worked out in your browser - nothing is sent to usBased on the maker's published fuel consumption and tank size. Real-world figures depend on how and where you ride, and the last litres of a tank are reserve. Prices shown greyed are examples - type your own.
Engine
- Capacity
- 492.0 ccm
- Power
- 38.9 HP (28.6 kW) @ 7500 RPM
- Torque
- 43.0 Nm (4.4 kgf-m) @ 5500 RPM
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Fuel consumption
- 4.10 litres/100 km (24.4 km/l)
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.2058 HP/kg (wet)
- Bore x stroke
- 92.0 x 69.0 mm
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
Transmission
- Transmission type
- Automatic
Performance
- Top speed
- 159.3 km/h (99.0 mph)
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1550 mm
- Overall length
- 2115 mm
- Overall width
- 770 mm
- Seat height
- 775 mm
- Wet weight
- 189.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 13.10 litres
- Dry weight
- Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Double cradle in high-tensile steel tubes
- Front suspension
- Telescopic hydraulic forks, 41 mm
- Rear suspension
- Two dual effect hydraulic dampers
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Double disc
- Front brakes diameter
- 260 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes diameter
- 240 mm
- Front tyre
- 110/70-16
- Rear tyre
- 140/70-14
Other
- Color options
- White
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 | 2011 | 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 492 cc | 492 cc |
| Seat height | 775 mm | 775 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 13.1 L | 13.1 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 BV Tourer 500?
The 2012 Piaggio BV Tourer 500 has a Capacity of 492.0 ccm (30.02 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Piaggio BV Tourer 500 have?
The 2012 Piaggio BV Tourer 500 has a Power of 38.9 HP (28.6 kW) @ 7500 RPM.
What is the torque of the Piaggio BV Tourer 500?
The 2012 Piaggio BV Tourer 500 has a Torque of 43.0 Nm (4.4 kgf-m or 31.7 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM.
How much does the Piaggio BV Tourer 500 weigh?
The 2012 Piaggio BV Tourer 500 has a Wet weight of 189.0 kg (416.7 pounds).
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