2011
Piaggio MP3 125 Hybrid - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 548353 |
|---|---|
| Category | Scooter |
| Make | Piaggio |
| Model | MP3 125 Hybrid |
| Year | 2011 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Steel tube |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Double disc. Two front wheels, one disk per wheel. |
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 240 mm (9.4 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | Articulated quadrilateral consisting of four aluminium arms sustaining two steering tubes, and pull rod suspension geometry with offset wheel axle. |
| Fronttyre | 120/70-12 |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 240 mm (9.4 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | Two dual action hydraulic shock absorbers with adjustable spring preload. |
| Reartyre | 140/60-14 |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 72.0 x 60.0 mm (2.8 x 2.4 inches) |
|---|---|
| Coolingsystem | Liquid |
| Displacement | 124.00 ccm (7.57 cubic inches) |
| Emissiondetails | Euro 3 |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Enginetype | Hybrid brushless electric 2.6 kW motor and Lithium-ion battery |
| Fuelconsumption | 1.67 litres/100 km (59.9 km/l or 140.85 mpg) |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor |
| Gearbox | Automatic |
| Greenhousegases | 38.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Power | 11.00 HP (8.0 kW)) @ 8500 RPM |
| Topspeed | 160.0 km/h (99.4 mph) |
| Torque | 16.00 Nm (1.6 kgf-m or 11.8 ft.lbs) @ 3500 RPM |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Belt |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | White |
|---|---|
| Comments | Electric motor: Synchronous brushless permanent magnet motor. Power supply voltage: Three-phase alternating current. Electric motor control: Digitally controlled inverter. |
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Fuelcapacity | 12.00 litres (3.17 gallons) |
|---|---|
| Overallheight | 1,490 mm (58.7 inches) |
| Overalllength | 2,140 mm (84.3 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 760 mm (29.9 inches) |
| Reservefuelcapacity | 1.80 litres (0.48 gallons) |
About Piaggio
Country of Origin:
Italy
Founder:
Rinaldo Piaggio (later Vespa by Corradino D’Ascanio’s design)
Best Known For:
Vespa scooters; later umbrella for Aprilia, Moto Guzzi, and more
Company History
Piaggio pivoted from rail and aeronautics to postwar mobility with the Vespa, a steel-bodied icon that made personal transport elegant and gender-neutral. Protective bodywork, step-through ergonomics, and reliable engines turned the scooter into a social transformer across Europe and beyond. Over decades, Piaggio refined two-strokes into clean four-strokes, added modern electronics and ABS, and expanded body styles from classic Primavera to sporty GTS. As a group, Piaggio also stewarded storied marques like Aprilia and Moto Guzzi, leveraging scale while letting brands keep identity. Historically, Piaggio is both a product and a platform: it defined the scooter as a cultural object, then built an industrial network that sustains diverse two-wheel passions under one roof.