Piaggio MP3 Hybrid 300ie vs Vespa GTS 300 Super (2017)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Piaggio MP3 Hybrid 300iestacks up against the Vespa GTS 300 Super. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecPiaggio MP3 Hybrid 300ieVespa GTS 300 Super
Model year20172016
Price$6,799
Engine278 cc278 cc
Horsepower25 hp21 hp
Torque28 Nm22 Nm
Weight158 kg
Seat height31 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity3.2 L2.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle disc. Floating discs. Two-piston calipers. Single disc. ABS. Hydraulic.
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. ABS. Hydraulic.
Tires120/70-12 / 140/60-14 120/70-12 / 130/70-12

Piaggio MP3 Hybrid 300ie vs Vespa GTS 300 Super — which should you buy?

Picking between the Piaggio MP3 Hybrid 300ie and the Vespa GTS 300 Super usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Piaggio MP3 Hybrid 300ie brings 25 hp, while the Vespa GTS 300 Super counters with 21 hp at 158 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: