PIAGGIO beverly 500 User Manual

WARNING
WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND NOT TO ADJUST BOTH SHOCK ABSORBERS
WITH DIFFERENT PRELOADING
02_05
Running in (02_05)
WARNING
DURING THE FIRST 1000 KM DO NOT RIDE THE VEHICLE OVER 80% OF ITS
MAXIMUM SPEED. AVOID TWISTING THE THROTTLE GRIP FULLY OR KEEP-
ING A CONSTANT SPEED ALONG LONG SECTIONS OF ROAD. AFTER THE
FIRST 1000 KM, GRADUALLY INCREASE SPEED UNTIL REACHING THE MAX-
IMUM PERFORMANCE.
02_06
Starting up the engine (02_06, 02_07)
The vehicle is equipped with an ignition prevention system controlled by the side
stand.
The engine cannot be started if the side stand is lowered.
If the engine is on, it will turn itself off if the side stand is lowered.
To start the engine it is necessary, before pressing the starter button, to pull and keep
pulled the front or rear brake lever, which activates the appropriate switch allowing
start-up.
1. Rest the vehicle on its centre-stand, ensuring the rear wheel is not touching the
ground.
2. Keep the hand grip accelerator at the minimum.
3. Insert the key into the ignition switch «A» and turn to position «ON».
26
2 Use

PIAGGIO beverly 500 Specifications

General

Engine Type	Single cylinder, 4-stroke
Displacement	493 cc
Fuel System	Electronic fuel injection
Front Tire	110/70 - 16
Length	2, 150 mm
Width	780 mm
Seat Height	790 mm
Maximum Torque	43 Nm @ 5, 500 rpm
Cooling System	Liquid cooled
Transmission	CVT
Front Suspension	Telescopic fork
Front Brake	Single disc
Rear Brake	240 mm disc
ABS	No
Rear Suspension	Dual hydraulic shock absorbers