Piaggio MP3 Business LT 500 vs Peugeot Geopolis 500 Premium (2012)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Piaggio MP3 Business LT 500stacks up against the Peugeot Geopolis 500 Premium. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecPiaggio MP3 Business LT 500Peugeot Geopolis 500 Premium
Model year20122008
Price$8,650
Engine493 cc493 cc
Horsepower40 hp
Torque44 Nm
Weight202 kg
Seat height31 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity3.2 L3.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesDouble disc. Twin pistonSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Twin pistonSingle disc
Tires120/70-12 / 140/70-14 110/70-16 / 150/70-14

Piaggio MP3 Business LT 500 vs Peugeot Geopolis 500 Premium — which should you buy?

Picking between the Piaggio MP3 Business LT 500 and the Peugeot Geopolis 500 Premium usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Piaggio MP3 Business LT 500 brings 40 hp, while the Peugeot Geopolis 500 Premium counters with its own power figure at 202 kg.

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: