2016
Piaggio MP3 500 Sport - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 739961 |
|---|---|
| Category | Scooter |
| Make | Piaggio |
| Model | MP3 500 Sport |
| Price | US$ 8999. Prices depend on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Year | 2016 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Twin cradle made if high-strength steel tubes |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Double disc. ABS |
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 240 mm (9.4 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | Tilting parallelogram with 4 arms supporting 2 steering tubes. |
| Fronttyre | 120/70-13 |
| Frontwheeltravel | 85 mm (3.3 inches) |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc. ABS |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 240 mm (9.4 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | 2 double acting hydraulic shock absorbers |
| Reartyre | 140/70-14 |
| Rearwheeltravel | 110 mm (4.3 inches) |
| Wheels | Aluminium alloy |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 94.0 x 71.0 mm (3.7 x 2.8 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | Automatic dry centrifugal |
| Coolingsystem | Liquid |
| Displacement | 493.00 ccm (30.08 cubic inches) |
| Driveline | Twist-and-go CVT with torque server |
| Emissiondetails | EPA and CARB |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Enginetype | Piaggio Master engine |
| Fuelsystem | Injection |
| Gearbox | Automatic |
| Lubricationsystem | Wet sump |
| Power | 40.10 HP (29.3 kW)) @ 7250 RPM |
| Topspeed | 142.0 km/h (88.2 mph) |
| Torque | 45.50 Nm (4.6 kgf-m or 33.6 ft.lbs) @ 5000 RPM |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Belt |
| Valvespercylinder | 4 |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Black, white |
|---|---|
| Comments | Two front wheels. |
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 261.7 kg (577.0 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 12.00 litres (3.17 gallons) |
| Overallheight | 1,350 mm (53.1 inches) |
| Overalllength | 2,160 mm (85.0 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 760 mm (29.9 inches) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.1532 HP/kg |
| Reservefuelcapacity | 1.80 litres (0.48 gallons) |
| Seatheight | 780 mm (30.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
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.