The Piaggio MP3 500 (2018) is a three-wheeled motorcycle with a 492.7cc, four-stroke, SOHC, single-cylinder engine. It has a liquid cooling system, electronic injection system, and electronic ignition. The maximum power of the engine is rated at 29.4 kW / 40.1 hp at 7250 rpm, with a torque of 42.2 Nm / 31.2 lb-ft at 5550 rpm. The motorcycle has an automatic centrifugal clutch and a twin cradle frame made of high-tensile steel tubes. The front suspension is an articulated quadrilateral with four aluminum arms, while the rear suspension has dual-effect hydraulic shock absorbers and adjustable spring pre-load. The motorcycle has front and rear brakes, with ABS braking integrated with the pedal. The front and rear wheels are respectively fitted with 120/70-13 and 140/70-14 tires. The dimensions of the motorcycle are 2160 mm x 775 mm x 1350 mm (L x W x H), with a wheelbase of 1549 mm and a seat height of 790 mm. It has a dry weight of 261 kg and a fuel capacity of 12 liters.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Piaggio MP3 500 Sport LT / 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 |
