Illi Scooters
Put some fun between your legs!
A scooter agile enough for the city with added power for touring capabilities, The BV 500 Tourer is perfect for long distance rides as well as getting in and around town with power and style. Underneath the plush, split-level seat is a lockable storage compartment. Add on an optional top case and side compartments and you'll have more than enough storage for urban errand-running or long distance travels.
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| Engine Type | Single cylinder, four-stroke catalytic Piaggio MASTER |
| Displacement | 460cc |
| Bore/Stroke | 92 mm x 69 mm |
| Max Power | 29kW at 7,500 rpm (39 bhp) |
| Max Torque | 43 Nm at 5,500 rpm |
| Max. Speed | 99 mph (159 km/h) |
| Fuel | Unleaded |
| Fuel/Tank Capacity | 3.49 gallons (13.1 litres) |
| MPG | 50-60 mpg |
| Ignition | Electric with variable spark advance, high energy inductive coil |
| Transmission | CVT automatic ratio variator(twist-and-go) |
| Clutch | Centrifugal |
| Distribution | Single overhead camshaft(SOHC) with four valves |
| Cooling System | Liquid |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Front Tire | Tubeless 110/70, 16" |
| Rear Tire | Tubeless 150/70, 14" |
| Front Suspension | 41 mm Telescopic Hydraulic Forks |
| Rear Suspension | Two dual effect hydraulic damper, four-position coil spring |
| Front Brake | Twin stainless steel discs 260 mm with fixed twin piston calipers 32-34 mm left and right respectively |
| Rear Brake | Stainless steel dis 240 mm with fixed opposed piston 34 mm |
| Chassis | Double cradle in high-tensile steel tube |
| Weight | 416.6 lbs (189 kg) |
| Seat Height | 30.9" (785 mm) |
| Width | 30.3" (770 mm) |
| Length | 87.2" (2215 mm) |
| Wheelbase | 61" (1550 mm) |
| Type Approval | EPA and CARB |
| Color | Graphite Black, Siena Ivory |
I purchased my scooter in May of 2006 at Illini Scooter. Since that time I have over 4,500 in town miles on it. The gas mileage is excellent, at 70mpg. The scooter is fully automatic and easy to handle. I am able to keep up with todays traffic. See Dale & Frank and they will put you on one today. Thanks again
Hi, my name is Chuck McArty and I bought my Vespa from the scooter store in Champaign - Illini Scooters. Great people to work with! I have had it a little over a year now and have over 5400 miles on it. Runs great and gets 82 MPG. You just cant beat filling up at the gas pump for under $5.00!! I have three cars and last year my gas bill for them was over $700. So far, I have had two oil changes, one rear tire and added an air horn. Not bad and what a blast to ride!
Illini Scooters sell several different brands of quality scooters and will be able to help you get just the right one for whatever your needs. My money is on riding a scooter!!
Just for the record, I am 71 years old and retired! Yeah!!