| TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION | 
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| Model ID | 
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| Manufacturer (Make) | Piaggio | 
| Model Name | B 500 | 
| Year | 2005 | 
| Category(class) | Scooter | 
| Engine | 
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| Engine Capacity (Displacement) | 460 ccm (28.07 cubic inches) | 
| Engine Type | 1 cylinder | 
| Bore x Stroke | Ø92.0 mm x 69.0 mm (Ø3.62 inches x 2.72 inches) | 
| Bore/Stroke Ratio | 1.33 | 
| Stroke | 4 | 
| Timing System | SOHC | 
| Ignition | Electronic | 
| Starter System | Electric and Kick starter | 
| Cooling System | Liquid | 
| Powertrain | 
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| Gearbox | Auto | 
| Chassis/Suspension/Brakes | 
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| Front Suspension Travel | 90 mm (3.54 inches) | 
| Rear Suspension Travel | 90 mm (3.54 inches) | 
| Front Brakes | Dual disc | 
| Front Brakes Diameter | Ø260 mm (Ø10.24 inches) | 
| Rear Brakes | Single disc | 
| Rear Brakes Diameter | Ø240 mm (Ø9.45 inches) | 
| Front Tire | 110/70-16 | 
| Rear Tire | 150/70-14 | 
| Dimensions | 
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| Overall Length | 2215 mm (87.2 inches) | 
| Overall Width | 700 mm (27.56 inches) | 
| Seat Height | 780 mm (30.71 inches) | 
| Wheelbase | 1540 mm (60.63 inches) | 
| Dry Weight | 189 kg (417 lb) | 
| Curb Weight | 213 kg (470 lb) | 
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 litres (3.49 gallons) | 
| Performance | 
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| Max Power | 39.00 HP (28.5 kW) at 7500 RPM | 
| Max Torque | 43.00 Nm (31.62 ft*lbs) at 5500 RPM | 
| Power/Weight Ratio | 0.18 Hp/Kg | 
| Top Speed | 160.9 km/h (100mph) | 
| Acceleration (dart, speedup) time |  | 
| 0-100 km/h | 7.6 seconds | 
| 0-60 mph | 7.2 seconds | 
| 1/4 mile | - | 
| 60 to 140 km/h, highest gear | - |