Piaggio Beverly 400 vs Kymco Downtown 350
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Piaggio Beverly 400 vs Kymco Downtown 350. Piaggio Beverly 400: 35 hp @ 8,250 rpm hp, 204 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 155 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer figures not always officially published for scooters), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Kymco Downtown 350: 28 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated) hp, 208 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h (estimated; note: may vary slightly by market and configuration), Motoryk rating 7.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
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Piaggio Beverly 400
Kymco Downtown 350
Horsepower (hp)
35 hp
28 hp
Torque (Nm)
37.7 Nm
29 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
155 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
204 kg
208 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
35 hp @ 8,250 rpm
28 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated)
Torque
37.7 Nm @ 5,750 rpm
29 Nm @ 6,000 rpm (estimated)
Top Speed
155 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer figures not always officially published for scooters)
145 km/h (estimated; note: may vary slightly by market and configuration)
Weight
204 kg (wet/curb weight)
208 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.8 L/100km (estimated real-world average; note: official figures may vary slightly)
3.5–4.2 L/100km (approximately 24–29 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Piaggio Beverly 400
7.5/10
"A genuinely premium used buy if the history stacks up."
Pros
+Refined parallel-twin engine
+Excellent fuel economy
+Premium suspension setup
Cons
−Gearbox hesitation at mileage
−Sensitive electronics cause issues
−Expensive dealer servicing costs
Kymco Downtown 350
7.0/10
"Solid urban workhorse that knows its limits and respects yours."
Pros
+Reliable, low-maintenance engine
+Comfortable upright riding position
+Generous underseat storage
Cons
−Struggles above 70mph
−Uninspiring plastic quality
−Limited dealer network support
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