2008
Piaggio Mp3 HyS - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 595193 |
|---|---|
| Category | Scooter |
| Make | Piaggio |
| Model | Mp3 HyS |
| Year | 2008 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frontbrakes | Single disc |
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| Rearbrakes | Single disc |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 72.0 x 60.0 mm (2.8 x 2.4 inches) |
|---|---|
| Coolingsystem | Liquid |
| Displacement | 244.00 ccm (14.89 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Fuelconsumption | 1.38 litres/100 km (72.5 km/l or 170.45 mpg) |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor |
| Gearbox | Automatic |
| Greenhousegases | 32.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Topspeed | 160.0 km/h (99.4 mph) |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Belt |
Other Specifications
| Comments | Hybrid scooter with an additional electric engine. Both engines can be used at the same time. Approx. battery only range is 20 km. Two front wheels. |
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| Starter | Electric |
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.