Gilera Fuoco 500 vs Piaggio MP3 Sport 500 HPE (2022)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Gilera Fuoco 500stacks up against the Piaggio MP3 Sport 500 HPE. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecGilera Fuoco 500Piaggio MP3 Sport 500 HPE
Model year20222019
Price
Engine493 cc493 cc
Horsepower40 hp39 hp
Torque47 Nm46 Nm
Weight244 kg
Seat height31 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity3.2 L3.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesDouble disc. Two-piston caliperDouble disc. ABS. Hydraulic.
Rear brakesSingle disc. Two-piston caliperSingle disc. ABS. Hydraulic.
Tires120/70-12 / 140/70-14 110/70-13 / 140/70-14

Gilera Fuoco 500 vs Piaggio MP3 Sport 500 HPE — which should you buy?

Picking between the Gilera Fuoco 500 and the Piaggio MP3 Sport 500 HPE usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Gilera Fuoco 500 brings 40 hp in a 244 kg package, while the Piaggio MP3 Sport 500 HPE counters with 39 hp.

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: