Piaggio, the company that
revolutionized personal transport with the launch
of the first Vespa model in 1946, continues its
streak of innovation with the introduction of the
three-wheel scooter, the PIAGGIO MP3. The PIAGGIO
MP3 provides safety, road grip and stability levels
that no two-wheeler can match. Its power, performance
and ease of use make for a very entertaining ride.
The two independent, tilting
front wheels of the PIAGGIO MP3 re-define the very
concept of ride stability to provide an unprecedented
riding experience. Take on wet or patchy asphalt,
cobblestone streets, train tracks and other tough
riding conditions with more confidence and ease
than a traditional two-wheeler.
With its compact super-scooter
size and exceptional manoeuvrability, the PIAGGIO
MP3 is at home in town traffic. It’s a cinch
to park: an electro-hydraulic suspension locking
system means there is no need to put the vehicle
on its stand. The PIAGGIO MP3 is equally comfortable
when heading out of town. Its road grip, cornering
safety and tilt angle are unprecedented for a scooter,
adding to the pleasure of riding different road
surfaces at high speed.
| Engine: |
Single-cylinder QUASAR, 4-stroke,
4 valves, electronic
injection, catalysed |
| Cylinder
capacity: |
398.9cc |
Bore /
Stroke:
|
85.8 mm / 69 mm |
| Compression
ratio: |
10.5 : 1 |
| Max. power
output: |
22.5 bhp (25 kW) at 7500 rpm |
| Max. torque: |
37 Nm at 5000 rpm |
| Cooling: |
Liquid |
| Transmission: |
CVT automatic transmission with centrifugal
clutch |
Ignition:
|
Inductive ignition controlled by ECU with
3D mapping. |
| Carburetation: |
Indirect, single point, closed loop fuel
injection system with Lambda sensor and 3 way
catalitic converter |
| Starter: |
Electric with torque limiter and automatic
decompressor |
Chasis:
|
High-strength tubular steel twin cradle |
| Front
suspension: |
Parallelogram consisting of four aluminium
arms supporting two steering tubes, cantilever
suspension system - Travel: 85mm |
| Rear suspension: |
Two double-acting hydraulic shocks and adjustable
spring
preload - Travel: 110mm |
| Front
brake: |
Two 240mm stainless steel discs and floating
calliper
with two pistons - 30mm |
| Rear brake: |
240mm stainless steel disc and calliper
with 30mm
opposed pistons |
| Front
wheel: |
rim Die cast aluminium alloy 12" x 3.00 |
| Rear wheel: |
rim Die cast aluminium alloy 14" x 3.50 |
| Front
Tires: |
Tubeless 120/70-12" 51P |
| Rear Tire: |
Tubeless 130/70-12" 62P |
| Length
/ width: |
2190mm / 745mm |
| Height: |
1490mm |
| Seat height: |
790mm |
| Dry weight: |
238kg |
| Fuel capacity: |
12 litres (including 1.8 litre reserve) |
| Max Speed: |
148 km/h - 92 mph |
