Piaggio MP3 500 (2013)

The Piaggio MP3 500 motorcycle was released in 2013 and is equipped with a four-stroke, single-cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve Piaggio MASTER engine that is catalysed, with a capacity of 492.7 cc / 30.0 cubic inches. It has a liquid cooling system, a compression ratio of 11.0:1, and lubrication from a wet sump. The bike features electronic injection system induction, electronic inductive discharge ignition with an integrated variable timing starting mechanism. It achieves a maximum power output of 29.4 kW / 40.1 hp @ 7250 rpm and torque of 42.2 Nm / 31.2 lb-ft @ 5550 rpm. The automatic centrifugal dry clutch operates with a transmission made from twin cradle tubes in high tensile steel. The final drive uses a belt, and the frame consists of a double cradle made from high-strength steel tubes. The front suspension is a parallelogram composed of four aluminum arms supporting two steering tubes cantilevers, with 2x 240mm discs and one disc brake per wheel, featuring a two-piston caliper. The rear suspension features dual-effect hydraulic shock absorbers and adjustable spring pre-load, with a single 240mm disc in the rear brakes. The front and rear tyres are dual 120/70-12 and 140/70-14 respectively. The bike’s dimensions are height 1350 mm / 53.1 in, length 2160 mm / 85.0 in, and width 775 mm / 30.5 in, with a wheelbase of 1549 mm / 61.0 in and seat height of 790 mm / 30.9 in. The dry weight is 244 kg / 537.9 lbs, and fuel capacity is 12 Litres / 3.2 US gal.

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Make Model: Piaggio MP3 500