Piaggio MP3 500 (2016-17)

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The Piaggio MP3 500 Sport ABS motorcycle was produced in 2016-17 and features a 492.7cc four-stroke single-cylinder engine, capable of producing 29.4 kW of power and 42.2 Nm of torque. The bike has a liquid cooling system and a compression ratio of 11.0:1, with an electronic injection system and electronic inductive discharge for ignition. The automatic centrifugal dry clutch and belt final drive are housed within a double cradle in high-strength steel tubes.

The front suspension consists of an articulated quadrilateral with four aluminum arms and two steering tubes, with a leading arm suspension geometry that has an offset wheel axle. The rear suspension has dual-effect hydraulic shock absorbers and adjustable spring pre-load. The bike has a front brake system with two 258 mm stainless steel discs and a single 240 mm rear brake disc with ABS braking that is controlled by a pedal.

The dimensions of the motorcycle are as follows: length 2160mm, width 775mm, and height 1350mm, with a wheelbase of 1549mm and a seat height of 790mm. The bike has a dry weight of 261 kg and is capable of holding 12 litres of fuel.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Piaggio MP3 500 Sport ABS

Year: 2016 – 17


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: Articulated quadrilateral consisting of four aluminum arms sustaining two steering tubes, and leading arm suspension geometry with offset wheel axle. Stroke: 95mm. Electro-hydraulic suspension locking system.
Front Wheel Travel: 95 mm / 3.7 in
Rear Suspension: Dual effect hydraulic shock absorbers and adjustable spring pre-load.
Rear Wheel Travel: 108 mm / 4.2 in
Front Brakes: 2x 258mm stainless steel discs, One disc brake per wheel, c 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes: Single 240mm disc
ABS: ABS with braking integrated with the pedal
Front Tyre: 2x 120/70 -13
Rear Tyre: 140/70 -14
Dimensions: Length 2160 mm / 85.0 in Width 775 mm / 30.5 in Height 1350 mm / 53.1 in
Wheelbase: 1549 mm / 61.0 in
Seat Height: 790 mm / 30.9 in
Dry Weight: 261 kg / 577 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 12 Litres / 3.2 US gal

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