2008 Piaggio BV 250

2008 Piaggio BV 250 pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
MSRP
$4,899
Type
Scooter
Insurance
Compare with the 2019 Piaggio BV 350 2019 Piaggio BV 350
Model Type
Scooter
MSRP
$4,899
Dealers
Warranty
12
Insurance
Finance
Generic Type (Primary)
Scooter
Manufacturer Country
Italy
Introduction Year
2006
Parent Company
Piaggio
Display Name
BV 250
Year
2008
Make
Piaggio
Engine Type
Single-Cylinder
Cylinders
1
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Horsepower (bhp/kW)
22 / 16.4
Horsepower RPM
8250
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
20.2 / 27.4
Torque RPM
6500
Cooling
Liquid
Valves
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Bore (mm/in)
71.1 / 2.8
Stroke (mm/in)
61 / 2.4
Displacement (cc/ci)
244 / 14.9
Starter
Electric
Fuel Requirements
Premium
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Injector
No
Carburetor
Yes
Number Of Carburetors
1
Carburetion Type
Carburetor
Transmission Type
Continuously Variable (CVT)
Primary Drive (Engine / Transmission)
Belt
Reverse
No
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Front Wheel Width (in)
3
Rear Wheel Width (in)
3.5
Chromed
No
Front Tire Width
110
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Front Wheel Diameter
16
Rear Tire Width
140
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Front Tire (Full Spec)
110/70 R16
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
140/70 R16
Front Brake Type
Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
10.2 / 260
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
10.2 / 260
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.4 / 35
Front Travel (in/mm)
4.1 / 104
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Steering Damper
No
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)
3.5 / 90
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
2
Rear Suspension Material
Steel
Air Adjustable
No
Steering Control
Handlebar
Length (ft)
6.92
Width (in/mm)
29.9 / 760
Wheelbase (in/mm)
57.9 / 1470
Length (ft/ft)
6
Length (ft/in)
11.1
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
328 / 149
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
2.6 / 10
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
0.74
Seat Type
Two-Piece
Adjustable
No
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Height (in/mm)
30.9 / 785
Number Of Seats
2
Backrest Logo Plate
No
Backrest Type
Fixed
Backrest Location
Driver
Lumbar Adjustment
No
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Frame
Steel
Floor Board Location
Driver and Passenger
Hand Grips
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Passenger
Adjustable
No
Chain Guard
No
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Fork Guards
No
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Tank Guard
No
Hand Guards
No
Brush Guard
No
Heel Guards
No
Light Guard
No
Side Cover
Yes
Fuel Tank Cover
Yes
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Stand Type
Center
Handlebars
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
Light
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Warranty (Months/Condition)
12 / Limited
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Windshield Mounts
Standard
Paint
Standard
Folding
Yes
Windshield Lowers
No
Height Adjustable
No
Tinted
Yes
Height
Mid
Underseat Storage
Standard
Lockable Storage
Standard
Rear Rack
Standard
Helmet Storage
Standard
Glove Box / Dash Storage
Standard
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
User Reviews
2 reviews
  • a great scooter
    By  (I am an Owner) on Sep 15, 2008

    i bought the piaggio bv250 based on reviews and articles only. i owned a yamaha vino125 and as much fun as it was, it didn't have the power to do much but get around town. the 250 is more that just twice the engine displacement, it's in a whole other galaxy. it hauls my 200# frame around easily and ...

    my only complaint would be a small one: i wish the seat were an inch or two rearward. i feel a bit scrunched up at times. other than that small thing, the bike is comfortable and quick.

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  • GO FOR THE BV500!!!
    By  (I am an Owner) on Sep 14, 2008

    There's no replacement for displacement. The BV250 has adequate power for *most* commuting purposes, but I wish it topped out at 140 instead of 125 km/h. I ride it to work, sometimes in the rain, and once in awhile from the suburbs to Toronto on the highway. The gas milage is very good - unfortunately ...

    The performance when you're riding solo is good. When you're two up, it feels very very back heavy, (my passenger was only just over 100lbs). When you're in the rain, be careful. The stock tires are very slippery. Taking off from a stop light, I spun the rear tire and almost dumped the scooter on it's side.

    It's very smooth, with very little vibration - surprising considering it's a single cylinder engine. The brakes are firm and progressive enough that you won't accidently lock them up but will bring you to a stop as quickly as can be expected without bending the laws of physics.

    The underseat storage is the only thing that I can properly complain about. It's ridiculously small for this size of a scooter.

    All in all, it does what it's supposed to do with a minimum of fuss and all the flashy Italian style you're probably paying too much for.

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