The Piaggio BV 250 was a motorcycle produced between 2006 and 2010. It featured a four-stroke, single cylinder, 4-valve, SOHC engine with a capacity of 244cc and a compression ratio of 10.1:1, and was equipped with electronic fuel injection. The bike had a maximum power of 16.4 kW/22 hp and was started by both an electric and kick starter. The transmission was a CVT with a twist and go feature, and the front suspension was a hydraulic telescopic fork with a travel of 102mm/4in, while the rear suspension was dual, preload-adjustable shocks with a travel of 90mm/3.5in. The front and rear brakes were disc brakes with a 260mm, 2-piston caliper, and the bike had alloy rims and spokes with a wheelbase of 1470mm/57.9in. The seat height was 787mm/31in and the dry weight was 149kg/328lbs. The fuel tank capacity was 10L/2.6 US gal, and the bike came in midnight blue or Cortina grey. According to a review by Christine Malazarte in Two-Wheeled Tourist, the Piaggio BV 250 was a motor scooter that was an excellent blend of style, comfort, and performance.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Piaggio BV 250
| Year | 2006 – 10 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, single cylinder, 4-valve, SOHC |
| Capacity | 244 cc / 14.9 cub in. |
| Bore x Stroke | 72 mm / 60 mm |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel System | Electronic fuel injection |
| Starting | Electric / kick |
| Max Power | 16.4 kW / 22 hp |
| Transmission | CVT, twist and go |
| Front Suspension | Hydraulic telescopic fork |
| Front Wheel Travel | 102 mm / 4 in. |
| Rear Suspension | Dual, preload adjustable shocks |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 90 mm / 3.5 in. |
| Front Brakes | Disc, 260 mm, 2-piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Disc, 260 mm, 2-piston caliper |
| Wheels | Alloy rims and spokes |
| Front Tyre | 110/70 – 16 in. |
| Rear Tyre | 140/70 – 16 in. |
| Wheelbase | 1470 mm / 57.9 in. |
| Seat Height | 787 mm / 31 in. |
| Dry Weight | 149 kg / 328 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 10 L / 2.6 US gal |
| Colours | Midnight blue, Cortina grey |
| Review | Motor Scooter Guide, Christine Malazarte in Two Wheeled Tourist |
