2012 Piaggio BV 350

2012 Piaggio BV 350 pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
Model Type
Touring Scooter
MSRP
$5,499
Dealers
Warranty
12
Insurance
Finance
Generic Type (Primary)
Touring Scooter
Manufacturer Country
Italy
Introduction Year
2012
Parent Company
Piaggio
Display Name
BV 350
Year
2012
Make
Piaggio
Engine Type
Single-Cylinder
Cylinders
1
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Horsepower (bhp/kW)
32.8 / 24.5
Horsepower RPM
8250
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
23.8 / 32.3
Torque RPM
6250
Cooling
Liquid
Valves
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Bore (mm/in)
78 / 3.07
Stroke (mm/in)
69 / 2.72
Displacement (cc/ci)
330 / 20.1
Starter
Electric
Fuel Requirements
Premium
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Injector
Yes
Carburetor
No
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Transmission Type
Continuously Variable (CVT)
Primary Drive (Engine / Transmission)
Belt
Reverse
No
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Chromed
No
Front Tire Width
110
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Front Wheel Diameter
16
Rear Tire Width
150
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Rear Wheel Diameter
14
Front Tire (Full Spec)
110/70 R16
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
150/70 R14
Front Brake Type
Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
9.5 / 240
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.4 / 35
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 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 / 759.5
Wheelbase (in/mm)
61.4 / 1559.6
Length (ft/ft)
6
Length (ft/in)
11.1
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
390 / 176.9
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
3.4 / 12.9
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
0.85
Seat Type
One-Piece
Adjustable
No
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Height (in/mm)
31 / 787.4
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
Exhaust Guard
Yes
Light Guard
No
Side Cover
Yes
Fuel Tank Cover
No
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Stand Type
Center / Kick
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
Handlebar Lock
Standard
User Reviews
3 reviews
  • Perfect Compromise, but not perfect
    By  (I am an Enthusiast) on Sep 05, 2012

    As of this writing, I have about 700 miles on my BV 350. Please note, this site has it wrong. The American BV 350's are 2013's not 2012's.

    Let me start with a few issues. Low speed throttle sensitivity is a bit tricky, so like an Olympic vaulter that takes a tiny step forward on the ...

    So brush of the speed indication and start using one of your odometers to gage fuel usage and you'll be able to enjoy the great things about this scooter.

    First off, this thing scoots. Oops, capital S on Scoots!!!! The scooter really is a perfect compromise between the nimble 125's and 150's that zip through traffic like a hot knife in butter, and the larger maxi scooters of 400 and 650 cc's. I own a 1300cc motorcycle and a Honda PCX125 and have ridden about 35 years. I can say here that in the smaller category, it's almost impossible to beat the Honda, but I won't get into that here. In this category of smaller maxi scooter, this little Piaggio with 330cc's really fills the sweet spot of being nimble enough to get through tight traffic and large/powerful enough to get on the open road. Let's add that the horsepower to MPG ratio is pretty sweet too. Look for this new engine design to populate the rest of the line of scooters soon. How can it not?

    I've taken the Honda PCX on short hops on the freeway, but despite the top speed being just shy of 60, it's simply to light to make me confident even being there. The BV 350 is more like a motorcycle than a scooter at speed. It's just heavy enough and powerful enough (even with a passenger and I'm about 215lbs) to move gracefully along at a comfortable 70 or 80 mph with power to spare. What more do you really want?

    It's easy to find shortcomings in anything and this Piaggio does have its few faults, but I'm happy to say, the pro's really outweigh the faults by enough of a margin that I don't think I could be happier with anything else on the market.

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  • Best inn class value
    By  (I am an Owner) on Sep 01, 2012

    As of this review, no scooter in this class comes close to the BV 350 in performance, fuel economy or value. It's priced maybe $100 more than the Sym 300, and the Kymco People 300 but is much more bike for the buck. There are two Vespas in this class with smaller wheels and an older engine design ...

    Even on the world market, the BV 350 stands alone, surpassing the highly touted Honda 300i, which is not available in the US.

    If you're interested in a scooter, and you need it to go far and fast, this is the scoot for you.

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  • In a word, AWESOME!
    By  (I am an Owner) on Jul 14, 2012

    I'm still breaking in my BV350, it's got only 75 miles on it now. The ride is beautiful and at the higher speeds it feels like a motorcycle. No problem tearing up a steep hill at 65+, and the engine breaking makes for a nice controlled descent as well. Though I found the engine breaking can make ...

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