The Piaggio MP3 500 is a motorcycle model produced from 2008 to 2009, featuring a four-stroke, single cylinder Piaggio MASTER engine with a capacity of 492cc. The engine is liquid-cooled and has an 11.0:1 compression ratio, with electronic fuel injection and ignition. The motorcycle has a CVT transmission and twist-and-go system. Its twin cradle frame is made of high-tensile steel and is supported by a parallelogram composed of four aluminum arms. The motorcycle has a front suspension that supports two steering tubes cantilevers and has a travel of 85mm while the rear suspension is composed of two dual-effect hydraulic shock absorbers with adjustable spring pre-load and a travel of 110mm. The brake system includes two 240mm discs with 2 piston calipers at the front, and a single 240mm disc with a 2 piston caliper at the rear. The front tire size is 2x 120/70 -12, and the rear tire size is 130/70 -14, with a wheelbase of 1549mm and a seat height of 790mm. The dry weight of the motorcycle is 244 kg, and it has a fuel capacity of 12 liters.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Piaggio MP3 500
| Year | 2008 – 09 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve Piaggio MASTER, catalysed |
| Capacity | 492 cc / 30 cub in. |
| Bore x Stroke | 71 x 94mm |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel System | EFI |
| Ignition | Electronic inductive discharge, integrated variable timing |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 29.8 kW / 40 hp @ 7250 rpm |
| Transmission | CVT, Twist and go |
| Frame | Twin Cradle: tubes in high tensile steel |
| Front Suspension | Parallelogram composed of four aluminium arms supporting two steering tubes cantilevers. |
| Front Wheel Travel | 85 mm / 3.35 in. |
| Rear Suspension | Two dual effect hydraulic shock absorbers and adjustable spring pre-load, |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 110 mm . 4.3 in. |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 240mm discs, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single 240 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 2x 120/70 -12 |
| Rear Tyre | 130/70 -14 |
| Wheelbase | 1549 mm / 61.0 in |
| Seat Height | 790 mm / 30.9 in |
| Dry Weight | 244 kg / 537.9 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 12 Litres / 3.2 gals |
