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
| Spec | Gilera Fuoco 500ie | Piaggio MP3 500 HPE Sport Advanced |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2021 | 2020 |
| Price | — | — |
| Engine | 493 cc | 493 cc |
| Horsepower | 40 hp | 43 hp |
| Torque | 43 Nm | 48 Nm |
| Weight | 244 kg | — |
| Seat height | 31 mm | 31 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 3.2 L | 3.5 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | Automatic | — |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Two-piston caliper | Double disc. ABS |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Two-piston caliper | Single disc. ABS |
| Tires | 120/70-12 / 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:

