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.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Piaggio MP3 500

Year: 2013
Engine: Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve Piaggio MASTER, catalysedFour stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve Piaggio MASTER, catalysed
Capacity: 492.7 cc / 30.0 cub in.
Bore x Stroke: 94 x 71 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 11.0:1
Lubrication: Wet sump
Induction: Electronic injection system
Ignition: Electronic inductive discharge, integrated variable timing
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 29.4 kW / 40.1 hp @ 7250 rpm
Max Toque: 42.2 Nm / 31.2 lb-ft @ 5550 rpm
Clutch: Automatic centrifugal dry
Transmission: Twin Cradle: tubes in high tensile steel
Final Drive: Belt
Frame: Double cradle in high strength steel tubes
Front Suspension: Parallelogram composed of four aluminium arms supporting two steering tubes cantilevers.
Front Wheel Travel: 85 mm / 3.3 in
Rear Suspension: Dual effect hydraulic shock absorbers and adjustable spring pre-load,
Rear Wheel Travel: 110 mm / 4.3 in
Front Brakes: 2x 240mm discs, One disc brake per wheel, c 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes: Single 240 mm disc
Front Tyre: Dual 120/70 -12
Rear Tyre: 140/70 -14
Dimensions: Height 1350 mm / 53.1 in Length 2160 mm / 85.0 in Width: 775 mm / 30.5 in
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 US gal