The MP3 was the world’s first three-wheel scooter, designed to offer the convenience of a large scooter with the extra safety and stability of a patented suspension system that supports a pair of front wheels, and can be ridden with a car licence.
The 350cc motor replaces the existing 300, while the 500 has around a 10% increase in performance. Both bikes have Continental ABS and switchable traction control, with 13” front wheels that independently tilt on aluminium linking arms, and can be locked off when at a standstill, eliminating the need to put the stand down (though there is one). The lock releases when you pull away or press a button on the bars.
Both machines have a new windscreen, saddle and styling, while the Business version of the 500 has a TomTom Vio sat-nav as standard, and the Sport has new rear shocks.
SPECIFICATION: Piaggio MP3 350
Engine |
Single-cylinder 4-stroke |
Displacement |
278 cm3 |
Bore x Stroke |
78 mm x 69 mm |
Power |
n/a |
Torque |
n/a |
Distribution |
Single overhead cam shaft (SOHC) with 4 valves and roller tappets |
Fuel system |
Electronic injection |
Ignition |
Electronic with inductive exhaust and variable advance integrated in the injection CPU. Closed loop system with Lambda probe for the exhaust. Electronic immobilizer, block of injection pump when the vehicle is tilted. Traction control (ASR) |
Cooling |
Liquid |
Lubrication |
Dry sump |
Starter |
Electric with oil-bath free wheel |
Transmission |
CVT with torque server |
Clutch |
Centrifugal multi plate wet clutch |
Frame |
Double cradle in high strength tubular steel |
Front suspension |
Articulated quadrilateral - Stroke: 85 mm. Electro-hydraulic suspension blocking system. |
Rear suspension |
Dual hydraulic shock absorber with pre-adjusted spring in one of 4 positions - Stroke: 106 mm |
Front brakes |
Two 258 mm discs |
Rear brake |
240 mm Ø disc |
Brakes |
ABS with braking integrated with the pedal |
Front wheel |
Aluminium alloy 13" x 3.00 |
Rear wheel |
Aluminium alloy 14" x 3.75 |
Front brakes |
Tubeless 110/70-13” |
Rear brake |
Tubeless 140/60-14'' |
Length/Width |
2,225 mm / 800 mm |
Wheelbase |
1,500 mm |
Saddle height |
790 mm |
Fuel tank |
12 litres (including 1.8 litre reserve) |
Approval |
Euro 4 |
SPECIFICATION: Piaggio MP3 500 hpe Sport and Business
Engine |
MASTER hpe 4-stroke single cylinder |
Displacement |
493 cm3 |
Bore x Stroke |
94 x 71 mm |
Power |
n/a |
Torque |
n/a |
Distribution |
Single overhead cam shaft (SOHC) with 4 valves and roller tappets |
Fuel system |
Electronic injection |
Ignition |
Electronic with inductive exhaust and variable advance integrated in the injection CPU. Closed loop system with Lambda probe for the exhaust. Electronic immobilizer, block of injection pump when the vehicle is tilted. Twin spark ignition. Dual map for throttle valve management (STD and ECO). Traction control (ASR) |
Cooling |
Liquid |
Lubrication |
Wet sump |
Starter |
Electric |
Transmission |
CVT with torque server |
Clutch |
Automatic, centrifugal dry clutch |
Frame |
Double cradle in high strength tubular steel |
Front suspension |
Articulated quadrilateral - Stroke: 85 mm. Electro-hydraulic suspension blocking system. |
Rear suspension |
Dual hydraulic shock absorber with pre-adjusted spring in one of 4 positions - Stroke: 108 mm |
Front brakes |
Two 258 mm discs |
Rear brake |
240 mm Ø disc |
Front wheel |
Aluminium alloy 13" x 3.00 |
Rear wheel |
Aluminium alloy 14" x 4.50 |
Brakes |
ABS with braking integrated with the pedal |
Front tyres |
Tubeless 110/70-13” |
Rear tyre |
Tubeless 140/70-14'' |
Length/Width |
2,225 mm / 800 mm |
Wheelbase |
1,500 mm |
Saddle height |
790 mm |
Fuel tank |
12 litres (including 1.8 litre reserve) |
Approval |
Euro 4 |