For years, the global bike scene has treated scooters sorta like non-playable characters, or NPCs. You know, those characters in video games that serve little purpose other than adding some spice to the plot? They're always just there, buzzing around cities, carrying commuters, groceries, and everything in between.
But eventually riders realized scooters might actually be the most practical things on two wheels. They're light, easy to ride, cheap to run, and honestly fun. That growing awareness built the foundation for the midsize scooter segment (also known as the maxi-scooter segment in Europe and Asia), where bikes ride and handle more like compact motorcycles while keeping all the convenience that makes riders choose scooters in the first place.
Piaggio helped shape that shift. The Italian brand has been building scooters for generations, and the company has always been good at mixing style and practicality. When the first Beverly hit the market in 2001, it did something different. It looked sharper, handled better, and had a chassis that stayed planted at higher speeds. Riders immediately felt the difference, and the Beverly ended up redefining what a midsize scooter could be.
Today, that story continues with the Beverly 25th Anniversary BV 400 S. And the thing that really stands out is the Grigio 25th Anniversary color. It is a deep matte metallic grey that completely changes the bike’s presence. A lighter grey stripe runs from the rear panels to the front mudguard and mirrors the early Beverly graphics from the early 2000s. It ties the whole tribute together without feeling dated, and it gives the bike a surprisingly upscale vibe for something meant to be a daily commuter.
Once that paint grabs your attention, the details start stacking up. The smoked flyscreen feels like a direct callback to the original model. The glossy black finish on the grab handle and headlight frame adds a clean, modern touch. Gold accents highlight the graphics, the central grille trim, and the Beverly badge. Even the wheels follow the theme, with glossy black spokes and gold and grey highlights around the rim.
The seat also fits the visual story. It uses two materials, a perforated texture, and double stitching in black, grey, and gold. On the inner leg shield, a 25th Anniversary badge sits above a small tricolor to underline the scooter’s Italian roots.
Power comes from Piaggio’s familiar HPE engines. US buyers get the 400 HPE, which works well for a mix of urban and weekend riding, and isn't too bad of a deal starting at $7,549 USD. It has enough punch for cruising around 60 to 70 miles per hour without feeling strained, and it stays responsive off the line. Some regions will also get the smaller 310 HPE, but the BV 400 S remains the main draw for North America.
Piaggio is already thinking ahead too. For 2026, the Beverly S family will pick up a new Blu Lapis color option, joining Verde Jungle, Grigio Mercurio, and Nero Meteora.
Scooters keep winning because they solve everyday problems without fuss. The Beverly just happens to wrap those solutions in a package with real history behind it. 25 years in, it still shows why the midsize scooter segment became such a force for city riders everywhere.
Source: Piaggio Group
