25,000 kilometers with the Piaggio Beverly 250 GT

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25,000 kilometers with the Piaggio Beverly 250 GT
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25,000 kilometers with the Piaggio Beverly 250 GT

Roller in the endurance test

When choosing an Italian vehicle, a lot of emotion and passion often play a role, i.e. enthusiasm and passion. That applies to a Ducati, Benelli or Guzzi. But with a scooter? To find out whether a good means of transport in the form of a scooter can also convey these attributes over a long period of time in tough everyday life, the Piaggio Beverly 250 GT took the 25,000-kilometer test distance.

With its 16-inch wheels and stately appearance, it closes the gap between scooter and motorcycle. Thanks to the standard case and topcase as well as a flat but long compartment under the bench seat and a lockable glove compartment in the leg shield, it is not only a master of all flaps, but also at the fore when it comes to transporting luggage. The big wheels let the Beverly run stoically straight ahead and stable around the corner, but there are more agile vehicles for the bustle of the big city. But the Beverly cuts a fine figure out of town and on long journeys. The chassis is tightly sprung, well damped and offers not only good feedback but also reasonable comfort.

The powerful, smooth-running single-cylinder with a peak output of 22 hp masters even longer stretches of motorway or mountain passages quickly. Over the entire distance he was satisfied with around 4.5 liters of super, with deviations of up to 0.9 liters up and down, depending on whether leisurely cruising or a brisk ride was the order of the day. Either way, apart from the somewhat tight footwell, the crew is comfortably accommodated, the larger the size of the driver’s complaints about the handlebar-mounted windshield. Shortening the disc didn’t do much, so it disappeared entirely.

Another problem was the kill switch, which prevented the scooter from starting at irregular intervals and had to be tricked with a paper clip. But that didn’t help either when the control unit quit its service, whereupon the engine remained silent? in contrast to the affected driver. The black box was exchanged under guarantee, as was the jammed indicator switch and the steering head bearing, which was already worn after 13,000 kilometers. The latter seems to be a weak point of the Beverly, because at the end of the test it snaps back into the middle position.

Apart from these rather expensive weaknesses, the Beverly was frugal. A set of tires easily lasts 10,000 kilometers, and the brake pads are still the first, probably due to the high proportion of freeways during the long-distance test. The driving performance determined after 26,000 kilometers suggest a healthy engine. On the other hand, the two winters passed through have not left the Beverly without a trace. In addition to various screw heads, the muffler in particular suffered from road salt. The ample material thickness alone
has prevented holes in the outer shell so far. The damper is still tight and quiet, but it looks terrible.

The frame, however, shows no rust at all. The plastic cover shines like new after thorough cleaning, but the fuel filler flap only pops open after repeated requests. Beverly can serve with emozione, but the passione is put to the test by the shortcomings. The many practical flaps don’t help either.

Cost – Piaggio Beverly 250 GT

Operating costs over 25,000 km

Inspections and
Wear parts 847.80 euros
Tires (including assembly
and disposal) 280.00 euros
Fuel and oil 1244.01 euros
Price test vehicle
(including additional costs) 4529 euros
Residual value 1900 euros
Cost per kilometer
(without depreciation) 9.9 cents / km
Cost per kilometer
(with depreciation) 20.7 cents / km

Test procedure – Piaggio Beverly 250 GT

Defects and incidents mileage

Endurance test will begin in 2037
Input measurement 3627
Switch unit on the right loose 4208
Inspection, costs 131.98 euros 6314
Kill switch has loose contact,
Roller only starts sporadically 8572
Disc shortened, fuel filler flap stuck 10740
Front / rear tires renewed,
Heidenau K 72, costs 130 euros 11405
Inspection, costs 243.04 euros,
Steering head bearing renewed (guarantee) 13454
Speedometer cable defective (guarantee),
Dipped beam replaced (8.00 euros) 15033
Turn signal works when folded out
Side stand not 15490
Turn signal switch does not engage correctly 16960
Inspection, costs 235.20 euros, blinking-
and kill switch renewed (guarantee) 18480
Front / rear tires renewed, Michelin
Goldstar, costs 150 euros 21,940
Control unit defective, scooter does not start
more (guarantee, regular around 100 euros) 22464
Inspection, costs 229.58 euros 24567
Final measurement 26075

Technical data – Piaggio Beverly 250 GT

engine
Water-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke engine, bore x stroke 72.0 x 60.0 mm, displacement 244 cm3, compression ratio 11.0: 1, four valves, carburetor, Ø 33 mm, electric starter, alternator 235 watts, 12 V battery / 12 Ah, U-Kat, secondary air system, Euro 2, centrifugal clutch and variomatic.

rated capacity
16 kW (22 hp) at 8500 rpm
Max. Torque
20.2 Nm at 6750 rpm

landing gear
Steel tube frame, telescopic fork, Ø 35 mm,
Spring travel 104 mm, drive unit swing arm with two spring struts, spring base adjustable in four stages, spring travel 90 mm, front disc brake, Ø 260 mm, double-piston floating caliper, rear disc brake, Ø 260 mm, double-piston floating caliper, front tire size 110 / 70-16 52P, rear 140/70 16 65P.

mass and weight
Wheelbase 1470 mm, seat height 785 mm, weight fully fueled 180 kg, payload 170 kg, turning circle 4.70 m, length / width / height 2110/760/1150 mm.

Two year guarantee

Colors blue, black, silver

Service intervals 6000 km

Price including additional costs 4840 euros

MOTORCYCLE Measurements – Piaggio Beverly 250 GT

with odometer reading 3627 km 26075 km
Top speed
Level km / h 124 121
Incline 8% km / h 99 94
Acceleration level
0 ?? 30 km / h sec 2.2 2.1
0 50 km / h sec 3.7 3.6
0 ?? 70 km / h sec 6.0 6.2
0 100 km / h sec 12.6 14.0
Acceleration incline 8%
0 ?? 30 km / h sec 2.5 2.2
0 50 km / h sec 4.2 4.1
0 ?? 70 km / h sec 7.3 7.6

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