Aprilia SportCity 250 vs Piaggio MP3 250 (2013)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Aprilia SportCity 250stacks up against the Piaggio MP3 250. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Aprilia SportCity 250 | Piaggio MP3 250 |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2013 | 2013 |
| Price | — | $7,199 |
| Engine | 244 cc | 244 cc |
| Horsepower | 22 hp | 23 hp |
| Torque | 21 Nm | 21 Nm |
| Weight | 148 kg | 236 kg |
| Seat height | 32 mm | — |
| Fuel capacity | 2.4 L | 3.2 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Floating discs. Two-piston calipers. | Double disc. Two front wheels. One disc brake per wheel. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Tires | 120/70-15 / 130/80-15 | 120/70-12 / 140/70-14 |
Aprilia SportCity 250 vs Piaggio MP3 250 — which should you buy?
Picking between the Aprilia SportCity 250 and the Piaggio MP3 250 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Aprilia SportCity 250 brings 22 hp in a 148 kg package, while the Piaggio MP3 250 counters with 23 hp at 236 kg.
Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: