MotorcycleSpecifications.com

The motorcycle referenceMakes / Models / Technical data

PIaggio Specifications

Piaggio MP3 500 (2010-11)

Entry updated

Piaggio MP3 500 (2010-11)

At a glance

Capacity
492 cc / 30 cub in.
Power
29.8 kW / 40 hp @ 7250 rpm
Seat height
790 mm / 30.9 in

The full picture.

The Piaggio MP3 500 Sport is a motorcycle with a four-stroke single-cylinder engine, with a capacity of 492 cc/30 cubic inches. It has a liquid cooling system and a compression ratio of 11.0:1. The fuel system is EFI and the ignition is electronic inductive discharge with an integrated variable timing mechanism. It has a max power output of 29.8 kW/40 hp at 7250 rpm and is equipped with a CVT transmission that allows for a twist and go experience. The frame is a twin cradle comprised of tubes in high tensile steel, while the front suspension features four aluminum arms that support two steering tubes cantilevers, and the rear suspension has two dual effect hydraulic shock absorbers that are adjustable in terms of spring pre-load. The front and rear brakes are both hydraulic, with the front using dual 240mm discs and a two-piston caliper and the rear using a single 240mm disc and a two-piston caliper. The front and rear tyres are 2×120/70-12 and 130/70-14 respectively and it has a wheelbase of 1549mm/61.0inches. The seat height sits at 790mm/30.9 inches and the dry weight is 244kg/537.9lbs. It has a fuel capacity of 12 litres/3.2 gallons.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Piaggio MP3 500 Sport

Motorcycle technical specifications
Year2010-11
EngineFour stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve Piaggio MASTER, catalysed
Capacity492 cc / 30 cub in.
Bore x Stroke71 x 94mm
Cooling SystemLiquid cooled
Compression Ratio11.0:1
Fuel SystemEFI
IgnitionElectronic inductive discharge, integrated variable timing
StartingElectric
Max Power29.8 kW / 40 hp @ 7250 rpm
TransmissionCVT, Twist and go
FrameTwin Cradle: tubes in high tensile steel
Front SuspensionParallelogram composed of four aluminium arms supporting two steering tubes cantilevers.
Front Wheel Travel85 mm / 3.35 in.
Rear SuspensionTwo dual effect hydraulic shock absorbers and adjustable spring pre-load,
Rear Wheel Travel110 mm . 4.3 in.
Front Brakes2 x 240mm discs, 2 piston caliper
Rear BrakesSingle 240 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre2x 120/70 -12
Rear Tyre130/70 -14
Wheelbase1549 mm / 61.0 in
Seat Height790 mm / 30.9 in
Dry Weight244 kg / 537.9 lbs
Fuel Capacity12 Litres / 3.2 gals