Gilera Fuoco 500ie vs Piaggio MP3 500 HPE Sport Advanced (2021)

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

Spec comparison

SpecGilera Fuoco 500iePiaggio MP3 500 HPE Sport Advanced
Model year20212020
Price
Engine493 cc493 cc
Horsepower40 hp43 hp
Torque43 Nm48 Nm
Weight244 kg
Seat height31 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity3.2 L3.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesDouble disc. Two-piston caliperDouble disc. ABS
Rear brakesSingle disc. Two-piston caliperSingle disc. ABS
Tires120/70-12 / 140/70-14

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

Picking between the Gilera Fuoco 500ie and the Piaggio MP3 500 HPE Sport Advanced usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Gilera Fuoco 500ie brings 40 hp in a 244 kg package, while the Piaggio MP3 500 HPE Sport Advanced counters with 43 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: