Piaggio MP3 250 vs Qlink Commuter 250 (2013)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Piaggio MP3 250stacks up against the Qlink Commuter 250. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecPiaggio MP3 250Qlink Commuter 250
Model year20132010
Price$7,199$2,899
Engine244 cc244 cc
Horsepower23 hp18 hp
Torque21 Nm18 Nm
Weight236 kg169 kg
Seat height29 mm
Fuel capacity3.2 L3.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesDouble disc. Two front wheels. One disc brake per wheel.Single disc
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires120/70-12 / 140/70-14 110/70-12 / 120/90-10

Piaggio MP3 250 vs Qlink Commuter 250 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Piaggio MP3 250 and the Qlink Commuter 250 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Piaggio MP3 250 brings 23 hp in a 236 kg package, while the Qlink Commuter 250 counters with 18 hp at 169 kg. On price, the Qlink Commuter 250 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: