Piaggio BV350 review & rain test.

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8 жыл бұрын

Comparing piaggio BV350 (beverly) to Honda sh300i. I've owned both & ridden many motorcycles & scooters.
I commute all year round in all weather. If you have any questions about this scooter or any other bike, I might be able to answer it.
The beverly 350 is only10% slower then the tmax 500 also.

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@gapper3 4 жыл бұрын

I've had one of those for about 7 years (I live in Greece) and it's a fantastic urban ride. Reliable, plenty fast, good brakes, great handling, can park anywhere, and capable of easily hauling a week's worth of groceries. I've even taken it on 150kms + mini road trips on highways and it's fine. I've recently bought a Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber Sport and kept the Beverly for zipping around town. I'm 55 years old and, truly, it's probably the most useful and versatile commuter I've ever owned.

@mariosnikolaou5212 3 жыл бұрын

Reliability issues so far? How many km ?? Greek too.

@gapper3 3 жыл бұрын

@@mariosnikolaou5212 The headlight burned out once, but other than that, it's been rock solid. I do all the maintenance at a Piaggio mechanic, and bring it in for a check-up every year. I have about 28k kms on it. Put it this way. If I were to buy another mid-size scooter today, I'd buy another Beverly.

@taki384 4 жыл бұрын

Good video I have had my BV. for about 5 months and couldn't be happier : ] they are defiantly excellent and reliable, fast and handle well in the rain.

@fazer12779 4 жыл бұрын

taki384 Definitely good, The problem is thieves think so also.

@RRRRefuelRideRace 8 ай бұрын

They are capable machines. Can check my test tide of the 2023 400cc model. :) Just drop by.

@samuroadventure1227 7 жыл бұрын

I just bought one And I love it!

@seanandersonbey3768 2 жыл бұрын

All round great review and needed.. my medley I think is 10/10 for a 125cc but its all about the BV.. 💯

@giovannisolano3247 5 жыл бұрын

Excelente video! Very illustrative.

@giovannisolano3247 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your clear answer.

@jasonalcide8478 6 жыл бұрын

u r a braaave lad ,bro ,, was kinda on edge seeing u pushing on that wet road ..

@fazer12779 6 жыл бұрын

jason alcide It may seem worse than it actually is on video. I’m a very experienced rider & have had very powerful motorcycles in the past. You can push your tyres more than you’d think in the wet (when tyres are up to temp) also smooth riding is the key. You can usually generally feel how much grip you have. 😃👍🏽

@balkicroatia 2 жыл бұрын

Some tests told that you have on clean wet road around 60% of "original" dry grip.

@dutchbiker7874 7 жыл бұрын

Good video about a beautyful motor!!

@fazer12779 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks :)

@nickomg1251 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Daniel, Sorry to hear about your ride. Hope you'll get it back soon in good shape! Just a quick question. I like the BV and the SH, leaning towards the SH because of the flat floor. Do you lose a lot of luggage capacity with the BV? Cannot bring any grocery bags.. Thanks!

@fazer12779 7 жыл бұрын

Nick Omg The BV has much more under seat storage than the SH. Also the BV has a bag hook on the front like the SH. If you want to carry two bags the SH is fine, if you want to carry three bags the BV is better. Also if you get top box then you'll be fine with either.

@nickomg1251 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Guess I'll go for the BV then..Any news on yours?

@RideTheLightning999 5 жыл бұрын

Hi there, really nice vid! You are crazy to go that fast under the rain hahah. So, I’m deciding between an SH 300i and the Bev 350 but I can’t find decent reviews, what I care the most is the grip (rain, wet road), handling and how much I can bend, can you help about which is the most sporty and safe one? Thanks in advance

@fazer12779 5 жыл бұрын

Simone Napoli Hello, the grip is dependent on the tyres you use. (Get michelin) The suspension is better on the Beverly & it has traction control. They both are really good & you can’t go wrong. If I had to decide, I’d get the Beverly every time. Definitely get a tracker fitted & used two top quality locks combined with a cover.

@RideTheLightning999 5 жыл бұрын

@@fazer12779 thanks so much, I thought the Pirelli Diablo would be the best, that's surprising. I'm doing the switch from my 2009 Sh 125i this November so I still have some time to decide. Cheers!

@samuroadventure1227 7 жыл бұрын

Yeah the city grip tyre do great on the wet road. The BV is the best scooter out there!

@fazer12779 7 жыл бұрын

Vijiando Beyond The only thing is, people love to steal them because they are fast. Great scooter though. :)

@akamikeg 7 жыл бұрын

That's interesting that you both like the Michelin tyres because I rode a friend's BV and I dunno if the tyres just didn't heat up enough (it was this winter..yet in England that would also apply i.e. wet and cold) but they really didn't inspire any confidence. I've seen another review of the BV on YT and the guy also complains about the City Grips. So that makes it 50/50 of people liking the tyres and not liking them! Curious to know if Michelin just had a bad batch of the tyres

@fazer12779 7 жыл бұрын

akamikeg It's all about the tread pattern and the amount of sipes that they have. I am currently using Bridgestone as they came with my current scooter, but you would need to test the tyres side by side. Also enough heat in the tyres does make a difference. also the tyre compound and your riding style affects performance. Pick the tyre that gives you confidence.

@wildnfrantic1015 7 жыл бұрын

Having owned both the SH and BV would you still choose the BV after having owned it for a while - any build or reliability issues?

@fazer12779 7 жыл бұрын

I'd get a BV every time over the SH. The BV has much more under seat storage plus I think it looks better & it's faster top end for sure. The SH is a very good scooter also if you like the look of the front end. The SH starts immediately where as the BV takes two seconds. (A lame reason I know in favour of the SH) The ignition barrel on the BV isn't as positive as in the SH if i'm being fussy. Also the SH eats through clutch plates & costed me £500 to replace through my local garage. The BV has traction control also where the SH doesn't. They are both great scooters but having owned both I'd go for the BV personally. You wouldn't go wrong with either. People say honda build quality is great but I really don't think it is.

@wildnfrantic1015 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that - and I had the Honda clutch plate issue too and was fuming.

@hughneek12 7 жыл бұрын

DanieI Joseph Is this the same scooter as used by the NYC police, known as the BV in the US?

@fazer12779 7 жыл бұрын

Hugh Neek BV200 I think they use in NYC from a quick search that I did. We don't get the BV200'S over here as far as I know. We can get BV500's from what I've seen but they're rare. :)

@dias17se 5 жыл бұрын

@@fazer12779 which has the better suspension ?

@bingofruitcake9643 3 жыл бұрын

Is the acceleration much better than the SH 300? I tried an SH and was underwhelmed at its acceleration but Im thinking of getting a BV 350

@fazer12779 3 жыл бұрын

I’d say it’s about 10% faster off the lights, quite a bit faster top end. The SH does about 85mph & the BV 105mph. If you want more performance then a Yamaha T-Max 530 is the way to go but the price is steeper. The SH & BV offer good traffic manoeuvrability. I feel if you like speed generally then 500cc minimum is where you’ll need to look.

@giovannisolano3247 5 жыл бұрын

What about its suspensión? Scooters are mainly for good pavement. What about its response to bad pavement?

@fazer12779 5 жыл бұрын

Giovanni Solano The suspension is decent & fairly comfortable on bad roads. Scooter suspension is never going to be as good as a decent motorbikes, but it’s good enough. The suspension on my Honda sh wasn’t very good though on my one.

@simone9945 3 жыл бұрын

Very bad suspensions if you ride on bad roads. This scooter has a very stiff chassis and suspensions which make it stable and safe with high speed but on bad roads you'll struggle.

@under90seconds 7 жыл бұрын

I heard that BV350 is tad slower than T-Max it is unbelievable. Are they any good in cornering compared to T-Max or X-Max?

@fazer12779 7 жыл бұрын

under90seconds I've raced a Tmax 500 off the lights to 100mph & there isn't that much in it. Overall the BV is better through traffic & handling as it's more agile & lighter. The max is slightly faster in a straight line but not by much & it's not £5,000 faster. The Tmax is a good maxi scooter but is overpriced for what it is when you compare it to a Beverly plus it costs more on servicing etc. The best fast commuter scooters are the BV350 & the Honda SH300i. I've owned both.

@under90seconds 7 жыл бұрын

I've just spoke with guy who own BV350, he says same thing as you. Thanks for rply

@andyfranklin2921 5 жыл бұрын

I’ve got a Vespa GTS 125 at the mo. Going to take parts 1 & 2 A licence. I’ve dabbled with an MP3 so I’m familiar with a 300 engine. So you don’t think after I pass test I’d be disappointed with a 350 cc machine despite having access to bigger machines. I’m a scooter fan in general really so bikes leave me cold.

@fazer12779 5 жыл бұрын

Andy Franklin Hello, I think MP3’s are too bulky for traffic filtering. Honda NC750X with DCT (semi automatic) is a good compromise as it has the chassis-performance & feel of a bike but the ease & practicality of a scooter. A Piaggio Beverly 350 is actually faster than a Piaggio 500cc mp3 as I’ve raced them off the lights plenty of times. You can live with a 300cc scooter & not feel short changed performance wise, but the suspension on a proper bike is night & day better especially on rough city streets. The 300cc GTS is a great fast little scooter. If I could only have one big cc scooter I’d have the TMAX 530 or the bmw C650 sport as they do everything well apart from tight filtering.

@andyfranklin2921 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah quite like the idea of a T max. Out of price range though. There’s always the KYMCO 400?

@samuroadventure1227 7 жыл бұрын

I Love Mine To!

@leightonlewis4954 5 жыл бұрын

Fair play, It goes like a Rocket mate 😄

@fazer12779 5 жыл бұрын

Leighton Lewis It sure does for a scooter. The Tmax & Beverlys are highly stolen for a reason unfortunately.

@ivanjeremija9180 5 жыл бұрын

omg that song is good what is it? i never even thought about the name till i heard you say it,who cares what's it cold mate! Nice review -like

@fazer12779 5 жыл бұрын

Ivan Jeremija London Grammar 😃

@Mike-er7ym 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been looking for one of these but they all seem to be 300 not 350.? ☹️

@fazer12779 3 жыл бұрын

You’ll probably find one on eBay. There are plenty of other good choices out there also (for a price though) like Bmw C-Evolution ⚡️ electric. Tmax 530 etc

@pujabelgian 4 жыл бұрын

Cool!

@mikefox1298 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mate, why Beverly, not X10?

@fazer12779 7 жыл бұрын

The beverly has a nimble body & is a great all round commuter package for tight squeezes. I didn't really look too much in to the X10 & haven't ridden so can't really judge.

@SU-gg4cb 5 жыл бұрын

Hi mate is this a reliable scooter cause im hesitating with the honda sh300 ?

@fazer12779 5 жыл бұрын

smail 92 Hello, yes my one was very reliable & never skipped a beat. They are very sort after by thieves though so fit a tracker to whatever you buy.

@SU-gg4cb 5 жыл бұрын

@@fazer12779 thanks, did you try the beverly 300? Is there a big difference of power with the 350 ? dont worry for the thiefs, im from paris and here thiefs are not stoling this type of scooter ,they prefer to steal ktm duke, yamaha tmax, kawasaki z series, and also little 50cc like piaggio zip and gilera runner.

@janmunkler3295 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 2021 Piaggio BV 350 touring.It's a good bike! I'm still breaking it in.Hooah!\m/\m/

@fazer12779 3 жыл бұрын

I’m trying out the Honda Integra DE 750 scooter. Decent thus far.

@y.f4616 Жыл бұрын

Would you recommend it for a shorter rider ? I’m about 5’5 and wondering if it’ll be too big for me

@fazer12779 Жыл бұрын

It would fit you better than me I would say. I’m about 6ft & found that the seat hump needed to be further back.

@newlife155 6 ай бұрын

You reduce the bump by removing foam inside.

@tpv59 5 жыл бұрын

I have a BV 350 and it's G8!!! I LOVE it. I have had 'hundreds of bikes', and the BV IS RIGHT UP THERE. It's just G8. Twist n go, so simple and SO MUCH FUN. Yes, FUN. It is FUN to ride, FUN to scoot. So much storage. G8 in traffic. Beats the Honda SH, easily. FUN scooter. ALWAYS puts a smile on my face.

@fazer12779 5 жыл бұрын

It is desirable with thieves also. I would like it if the clocks were in mph or digital so you have the choice. Get a tracker fitted if you haven’t already. 🙂

@tpv59 5 жыл бұрын

@@fazer12779 Thank you for your advice Daniel. I have Never thought of it. Hmmmmmmm.

@nomorebang 4 жыл бұрын

@@fazer12779 you are right the clock should have been digital to choose mph or kmh I really like this bike but none digital gauge come on piaggio.

@RRRRefuelRideRace 8 ай бұрын

Nice video. I recently test rode the 2023 400cc model and I have to say that yours has a lot bigger and also probably better mirrors. Anaways you got my like. Drop by when you can, you may like my content.

@fazer12779 8 ай бұрын

A 400cc Beverly would be decent, but I haven’t ridden one. I would also look at the Yamaha Xmax 400cc

@RRRRefuelRideRace 8 ай бұрын

@@fazer12779 The Xmax 400cc looks nice. Would love to try it. :)

@01phantomx 7 жыл бұрын

I'm looking at the BV, 350...can't call it a Beverly. Also looking at the sh300i. Both similar looking but really like the keyless operation of the sh300i and the new led lights look good as well.

@zamsoniteb8306 7 жыл бұрын

Nice review. Thinking about buying one.. but still considering a streetfighter .. uhhhh that english weather..

@peternielsen7755 5 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍

@frederick864 3 жыл бұрын

Are you still riding Beverly?

@fazer12779 3 жыл бұрын

Hello, no it got stolen a few years ago. Great scooter though. My only gripe that bothered me was the fact that the Speedo is in kilometres. I would prefer a digital speedo that way you can use mph or kph.

@frederick864 3 жыл бұрын

@@fazer12779 that's a shame to hear that. What ya riding now? Do you still prefer Beverly over SH?

@dank9288639 Жыл бұрын

still got it?

@fazer12779 Жыл бұрын

Hello, no it was stolen a few years ago :(

@RRRRefuelRideRace 8 ай бұрын

@@fazer12779 Oh my god. A said thing to hear.

@simone9945 2 жыл бұрын

How tall are you?

@fazer12779 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Simone, I’m 6ft 1” with my gear on.

@simone9945 2 жыл бұрын

@@fazer12779 did you find it comfortable?

@RRRRefuelRideRace 8 ай бұрын

All Beverly models are quite comfortable for taller riders. You can check my Beverly video. It was a 2023 model. :)

@sadrak7 6 жыл бұрын

Con este video me convenci que mi proxima moto sera esta beverly

@fazer12779 6 жыл бұрын

sadrak7 Es un gran scooter muy robado. 🙈

@sadrak7 6 жыл бұрын

DanieI Joseph Porque es muy robado....?

@fazer12779 6 жыл бұрын

Los Beverly 350 en general son muy robados por los ladrones de bicicletas. ¡Mi hijo fue robado unas semanas después de hacer este video!

@sadrak7 6 жыл бұрын

DanieI Joseph Soy de Peru aqui no roban las scooter, pero escuche comentarios que es una excelente scooter la beverly 350... el asr ayuda en clima lluvioso, se ve en tu video que vas mas de 90km y normal la moto...

@fazer12779 6 жыл бұрын

sadrak7 La velocidad maxima es 169kph

@thechief5874 5 жыл бұрын

Always choose the vespa 300 gts over this, would prefer a bev but too many people in london will kill u over this bike

@fazer12779 5 жыл бұрын

The Chief Anything 300cc & above is going to get stolen at some point, gts included.

@thechief5874 5 жыл бұрын

@@fazer12779 tbh my gts got built for me im hoping thieves dont know the cc, its 300cc but reg as 125

@SuperMadmax1970 4 жыл бұрын

The gts is unsteady on high speed.Not good choice for the highway.

@Ismaakou 3 жыл бұрын

1.52 no fuses

@fazer12779 3 жыл бұрын

They are apparently under the seat next to the battery from what I’ve researched. There are also panels in the glovebox that clip out, but I didn’t remove or check them as I never needed to. 👍🏽

@Ismaakou 3 жыл бұрын

If u remove that clip you will see the chassis number mate

@pudseybear9910 6 жыл бұрын

Good walk round, made me consider the bike, but your riding skills, or lack of, need serious attention before you become another statistic, undertaking at speed a white van and a truck are real no no's.

@fazer12779 6 жыл бұрын

Pudsey Bear Thanks for your concern. I’m a very experienced rider (20 years) with over 30 powerful bikes including Kawasaki zx12r - gsxr1000 - gsf1200 etc. I ride every day in central London traffic with no problems. Thanks for watching & have a nice day.

@nikos-giorgos 5 жыл бұрын

@@fazer12779 Yeah, keep thinking that, good for you...

@Noexcusis 2 жыл бұрын

Funny that you hide your face but then your face is in the side mirror 🤦‍♂️

@fazer12779 2 жыл бұрын

It’s not that important, look at my profile picture.

@blauebazille8530 3 жыл бұрын

The worst car ist better than the best bike.

@fazer12779 3 жыл бұрын

What are you talking about? Paying more money to sit in traffic is better?

@AF-yb9pf Жыл бұрын

Wind, Sun, terrible video

@fazer12779 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback & thanks for watching.

@serressnakehunterofgreece5133 7 ай бұрын

HI EVERYBODY HERE IN THIS CHANNEL I ALSO WILL OWN A BV 400 S BY THE END OF JANUARY 2024 I PAID 6300 PLUS SOME EXTRAS 500 EUROS!!! PLUS 180 EUROS FOR 2 YEARS MORE WARRANTY ALL TOGETHER =4 YERAS WARRANTY !!! ..AND IT COST ME 6980 EUROS !!!.. AND I WANT TO SEE THE COMMENTS WHAT THE PEOPLE THINK ABOUT THE PIAGGIO BV 400 S OR ANY OTHER BV !!! GREETINGS FROM CHRISTIAN ORTHODOX GREECE TO ALL OF YOU !!!.....AND AND I AM 58 YEARS OLD PLUS I BOUGHT A BENELLI 185 RCX TOO 4 MOTHS AGO 3150 EUROS !!!....IN GREEK COMMETNTS THEY DON'T SAY SO GOOD THINGS ABOUT THE BV !!! THATS WHY I SEARCH IN OTHER COUNTRIES FOR COMMENTS ABOUT THE PIAGGIO BV THANK YOU AND VERY NICE AND BRAVE VIDEO !!! .....YOU ARE A SPARTAN WARRIOR ON THE ROAD WITH YOUR PIAGGIO BV BRO !!!....