2013
Piaggio MP3 250 - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 495724 |
|---|---|
| Category | Scooter |
| Make | Piaggio |
| Model | MP3 250 |
| Price | US$ 7199. Prices depend on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Year | 2013 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Twin cradle made of high-strength steel tubes |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Double disc. Two front wheels. One disc brake per wheel. |
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 240 mm (9.4 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | Tilting parallelogram with 4 arms supporting 2 steering tubes. |
| Fronttyre | 120/70-12 |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 240 mm (9.4 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | 2 double acting hydraulic shock absorbers |
| Reartyre | 140/70-14 |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 96.5 x 78.7 mm (3.8 x 3.1 inches) |
|---|---|
| Coolingsystem | Liquid |
| Displacement | 244.30 ccm (14.91 cubic inches) |
| Driveline | Twist and go automatic CVT |
| Emissiondetails | EPA and CARB |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Fuelconsumption | 3.73 litres/100 km (26.8 km/l or 63.06 mpg) |
| Fuelsystem | Injection |
| Gearbox | Automatic |
| Greenhousegases | 86.5 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Ignition | Port injected Alfa/n type with closed loop system |
| Lubricationsystem | Wet sump |
| Power | 22.50 HP (16.4 kW)) |
| Topspeed | 123.9 km/h (77.0 mph) |
| Torque | 21.00 Nm (2.1 kgf-m or 15.5 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Belt |
| Valvespercylinder | 4 |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Black, grey |
|---|---|
| Comments | Windscreen. |
| Factorywarranty | 12 month unlimited mileage limited warranty. |
| Light | Two front lights |
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 236.0 kg (520.3 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 12.00 litres (3.17 gallons) |
| Oilcapacity | 1.00 litres (0.07 quarts) |
| Overallheight | 1,350 mm (53.1 inches) |
| Overalllength | 2,160 mm (85.0 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 760 mm (29.9 inches) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.0953 HP/kg |
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.