2005
Piaggio NRG MC3 DD - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 507459 |
|---|---|
| Category | Scooter |
| Make | Piaggio |
| Model | NRG MC3 DD |
| Year | 2005 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Single tube frame, pressed high strenght steel |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Single disc |
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 220 mm (8.7 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | Upside down telescopic hydraulic fork |
| Fronttyre | 130/60-13 |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 175 mm (6.9 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | Hydraulic Shock Absorber |
| Reartyre | 130/60-13 |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 40.0 x 39.3 mm (1.6 x 1.5 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | “Twist and Go” automatic dry centrifugal type |
| Compression | 10.3:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Liquid |
| Displacement | 49.40 ccm (3.01 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Ignition | Electronic CDI |
| Lubricationsystem | Separate automatic |
Other Specifications
| Starter | Electric & kick |
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Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 76.0 kg (167.6 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 6.50 litres (1.72 gallons) |
| Overalllength | 1,870 mm (73.6 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 700 mm (27.6 inches) |
| Seatheight | 750 mm (29.5 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.