Piaggio MP3 500 - 2010 Specifications and Reviews
The 2010 Piaggio MP3 500 is a three-wheeled scooter designed for urban commuters and riders seeking stability and ease of use. Known for its innovative parallelogram front suspension providing motorcycle-like handling with scooter convenience, it combines a 492cc liquid-cooled engine with automatic transmission and comfortable seating for two.
General information | |
| Category | Scooter |
| Year | 2010 |
| Model | Piaggio MP3 500 |
Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Exhaust system | Euro 3 |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt |
| Gearbox | Automatic |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Torque | 42.20 Nm (4.3 kgf-m or 31.1 ft.lbs) @ 5500 |
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Capacity: | 492.70 ccm (30.06 cubic inches) |
Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels | |
| Rear brakes diameter | 280 mm (11.0 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front brakes diameter | 240 mm (9.4 inches) |
| Front brakes | Double disc |
| Rear tyre dimensions | 140/70-14 |
| Front tyre dimensions | 120/70-12 |
| Rear suspension travel | 110 mm (4.3 inches) |
| Rear suspension | Twin hydraulic shock absorbers with pre-load adjuster |
| Front suspension travel | 85 mm (3.3 inches) |
| Front suspension | Parallelogram, cantilever |
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Physical measures and capacities | |
| Wheelbase | 1,550 mm (61.0 inches) |
| Overall width | 775 mm (30.5 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,160 mm (85.0 inches) |
| Seat height | 785 mm (30.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 244.0 kg (537.9 pounds) |
Other specs | |
| Maintenance | Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay |
| Color options | Red, black |
| Starter | Electric |
Performance Profile & Rider Fit
40 hp
Peak Power
9.5s
0-60 mph
Best For
Track10%
City90%
Cornering65%
Daily Riding88%
Touring65%
Passenger70%
Rider Profile
| Best For | Suitable for riders of any license-appropriate experience level, including those newer to two (or three) wheeled vehicles thanks to the added stability of the twin front wheels. |
| Purpose | Built primarily as a comfortable, stable urban and commuter machine that also copes well with longer paved rides. |
| Rider Fit | The low step-through seat height and automatic CVT transmission make it easy to manage for riders of varying size and strength, though its 245 kg weight requires some care at low speed maneuvering. |
| Character | A practical, confidence-inspiring machine that leans into corners like a motorcycle but grips like a car thanks to its patented tilting twin front wheel design. |
| Not Ideal For | Not suited for off-road use, high-speed track riding, or anyone seeking a lightweight, sporty performance experience. |
Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.
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