The Piaggio Beverly is an open motorcycle produced by the Italian vehicle manufacturer
Piaggio
Piaggio & C. SpA (Piaggio ) is an Italian motor vehicle manufacturer, which produces a range of two-wheeled motor vehicles and compact commercial vehicles under seven brands: Piaggio, Vespa, Gilera, Aprilia, Moto Guzzi, Derbi, and Scarabeo. Its ...
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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 cm³ and 500 cm³ displacement were also presented and the engine range was subsequently expanded to 300 cm³, 350 cm³ and 400 cm³ 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 for 2004 and again for 2009. The Beverly is now available as a Tourer or Cruiser.
It also uses
LED
A light-emitting diode (LED) is a semiconductor Electronics, device that Light#Light sources, emits light when Electric current, current flows through it. Electrons in the semiconductor recombine with electron holes, releasing energy i ...
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
In automotive engineering, the master cylinder is a control device that converts force (commonly from a driver's foot) into hydraulic pressure. This device controls slave cylinders located at the other end of the hydraulic brake system.
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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 for pollution from the use of new land surface vehicles sold in the European Union and EEA member states and the UK, and ships in EU waters. The standards are defined in a seri ...
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 used LED technology.
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