2012
Piaggio MP3 Hybrid - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 209588 |
|---|---|
| Category | Scooter |
| Make | Piaggio |
| Model | MP3 Hybrid |
| Price | US$ 7995. Euro 9800. Prices depend on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Year | 2012 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| 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 |
| Wheels | Die-cast aluminium alloy |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 75.0 x 63.0 mm (3.0 x 2.5 inches) |
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| Coolingsystem | Liquid |
| Displacement | 278.00 ccm (16.96 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Enginetype | Additional synchronous brushless permanent magnet electric motor |
| Fuelsystem | Injection. EFI |
| Gearbox | Automatic |
| Ignition | Inductive discharge digital electronic |
| Power | 18.20 HP (13.3 kW)) @ 7500 RPM |
| Topspeed | 125.0 km/h (77.7 mph) |
| Torque | 27.50 Nm (2.8 kgf-m or 20.3 ft.lbs) @ 3500 RPM |
| Valvespercylinder | 4 |
Other Specifications
| Comments | Two front wheels. The electric motor supplements the combustion engine to provide a 30% increase in power. Lithium ion batteries. |
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| Light | Two front lights |
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 257.0 kg (566.6 pounds) |
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| 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 | 0.0708 HP/kg |
| 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.