Piaggio MP3 500 (2018)

The Piaggio MP3 500 HPE Business model was released in 2018 with a four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve Piaggio MASTER engine. It has a capacity of 492.7 cc with a bore x stroke of 94 x 71 mm. The motorcycle uses a liquid cooling system and has a compression ratio of 11.0:1. It also has an electronic injection system and an electronic inductive discharge ignition. The motorcycle has a maximum power of 29.4 kW or 40.1 hp at 7250 rpm and a maximum torque of 42.2 Nm or 31.2 lb-ft at 5550 rpm. The mode of starting is electric. The motorcycle has a twin cradle made of high tensile steel and the final drive is a belt. The frame is made of double cradle in high strength steel tubes. It has articulated quadrilateral front suspension and dual effect hydraulic shock absorbers and adjustable spring pre-load rear suspension. The brakes consist of a 2x 258mm stainless steel discs in the front, and a single 240mm disc in the rear with ABS. The Piaggio MP3 500 HPE Business model has a length of 2160 mm, a width of 775 mm, and a height of 1350 mm with a wheelbase of 1549 mm. The seat height is 790 mm and the dry weight is 261 kg with a fuel capacity of 12 litres. Overall, the Piaggio MP3 500 efficiently provides riders with stability and speed through its design features such as its double cradle and articulated quadrilateral front suspension.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Piaggio MP3 500 HPE Business

Year: 2018

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