Piaggio: Beverly in attractive new edition
ROLLER WITH CHARME With the Beverly Sport, Piaggio is launching a scooter in March that provides even more riding fun with lots of fresh technology. The first generation Beverly hit the streets twenty years ago. The crossover scooter combines the versatility, dynamic characteristics and riding stability of a large-wheeled vehicle with the comfort and touring qualities of a [...]
The crossover scooter combines the versatility, dynamic characteristics and riding stability of a large-wheeled vehicle with the comfort and touring qualities of a luxury GT scooter.
Sporty design with revised front
In urban centers, it impresses with agility and easy handling, while on medium and longer distances it convinces with perfect stability and a high level of comfort.
Particularly with the new front end, the Beverly has a decidedly sporty look. Viewed from the side, the significantly more muscular shapes are striking, and the rear end has been slimmed down and oriented more upward.
Engines with significantly increased power
Two powerful engines from the HPE family, homologated in accordance with Euro 5, are making their debut in the new model. Both engines are equipped with four-stroke, four-valve technology, liquid cooling and electronically controlled gasoline injection.
The power of the 300 HPE increased by 23 percent to 25.8 hp, and the maximum torque is 26 Nm. The 400 HPE engine variant even delivers 35.4 hp and 37.7 Nm.
Driving characteristics like a motorcycle
Both engines are mounted in an efficient, safe chassis. The double-loop frame made of heavy-duty steel tubes and pressed steel profiles accommodates a new Showa telescopic fork at the front.
Double-acting shock absorbers are used at the rear, which are five-way adjustable. Thanks to this elaborate chassis structure and the large wheels, the Beverly shines with handling characteristics like a motorcycle...,
5.5-inch LCD instrument panel fully digitalized
At the center of the command center is the fully digitized 5.5-inch LCD instrument panel, next to which newly designed control panels are positioned on the handlebars. The equipment also includes the Piaggio Mia connectivity system (standard on the 400 HPE model).
The prices of the Beverly models are not yet known.