Peugeot Metropolis RX-R vs Piaggio MP3 Touring LT 400 (2019)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Peugeot Metropolis RX-Rstacks up against the Piaggio MP3 Touring LT 400. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecPeugeot Metropolis RX-RPiaggio MP3 Touring LT 400
Model year20192012
Price$9,599$8,699
Engine399 cc399 cc
Horsepower35 hp34 hp
Torque38 Nm37 Nm
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity3.6 L3.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesDouble disc. ABSDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABSSingle disc
Tires110/70-13 / 140/70-14 120/70-12 / 140/70-14

Peugeot Metropolis RX-R vs Piaggio MP3 Touring LT 400 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Peugeot Metropolis RX-R and the Piaggio MP3 Touring LT 400 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Peugeot Metropolis RX-R brings 35 hp, while the Piaggio MP3 Touring LT 400 counters with 34 hp. On price, the Piaggio MP3 Touring LT 400 has the lower MSRP.

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: