PIaggio BV 250 (2006-10)

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.

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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