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Piaggio Beverly 300ie (2011-current)

Detail	Value
New price	£3,949
Engine size	278cc
Power	22bhp
Top speed	80mph
Insurance group

	MCN ratings	Owners' ratings
Overall
Engine
Ride & Handling
Equipment
Quality & Reliability
Value

MCN overall verdict

The 278cc engine gives the Beverly plenty of poke around town and out on the road and the handling inspires confidence. It looks slightly girly in pictures, but in the flesh it's not so bad, especially from the saddle, but it's definitely aimed at stylish city folk. Quite what possesed anybody to name it Beverly is anyone's guess, but Piaggio Brian doesn't quite have the same ring to it.

MCN rating
Owners' rating

The 278cc single cylinder engine in the Beverly is spot on for a commuter. Whereas 125cc scooters struggle to get away fast enough, the Beverly gets up to 30mph much quicker, and is propelled all the way to 80mph+ meaning it's easily practical enough outside of the city, too. 70mpg is just the icing on the cake.

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Owners' rating

The 16 inch front wheel deals with undulations well and makes the bike agile in the corners - easily flicking from left to right. Couple this with the added weight of a 300cc engine and the Beverly feels planted and inspires confidence, even in poor conditions. The huge brown seat feels like a sofa and looks the part too.

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Owners' rating

Underseat storage and a bag hook in the foot well take care or the storage duties. Mirrors are excellent, showing no elbow at all. The dash includes fuel and temp gauge either side of the large speedo. Grab rail and neat fold-away pillion pegs means passengers are well catered for.

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Owners' rating

Piaggio owns Vespa, Derbi, Gilera and Aprilia, so they know a thing or two when it comes to scooters and keeping them going. Scooters generally get abused as all-year round commuters, but look after the Beverly and it'll get you to and from work for a long time.

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Owners' rating

Just short of £4000 is a lot for a scooter, especially when the Piaggio X7 Evo (which uses the same engine) is £350 cheaper. On the other hand the Yamaha X-Max 250 is £4,299, so the Beverly sits firmly in the middle.

Insurance group: n/a

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2011: Model introduced

Specifications

Top speed	80mph
1/4-mile acceleration	secs
Power	22bhp
Torque	23ftlb
Weight	165kg
Seat height	790mm
Fuel capacity	12.5 litres
Average fuel consumption	mpg
Tank range	miles
Insurance group

Engine size	278cc
Engine specification	4 stroke single cylinder
Frame	Double cradle in high strength tubular steel
Front suspension adjustment	Telescopic hydraulic fork
Rear suspension adjustment	Hydraulic shock absorbers
Front brakes	300mm disc brake
Rear brake	240 mm disc brake
Front tyre size	110/70 - 16
Rear tyre size	140/70 - 14