Piaggio MP3 Hybrid vs Piaggio BV Tourer 300 (2012)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Piaggio MP3 Hybridstacks up against the Piaggio BV Tourer 300. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Piaggio MP3 Hybrid | Piaggio BV Tourer 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2012 | 2012 |
| Price | $7,995 | $4,999 |
| Engine | 278 cc | 278 cc |
| Horsepower | 18 hp | 22 hp |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 22 Nm |
| Weight | 257 kg | — |
| Seat height | 31 mm | 31 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 3.2 L | 2.6 L |
| Fuel type | electric | petrol |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Two front wheels. One disc brake per wheel. | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Tires | 120/70-12 / 140/70-14 | 110/70-16 / 140/70-16 |
Piaggio MP3 Hybrid vs Piaggio BV Tourer 300 — which should you buy?
Picking between the Piaggio MP3 Hybrid and the Piaggio BV Tourer 300 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Piaggio MP3 Hybrid brings 18 hp in a 257 kg package, while the Piaggio BV Tourer 300 counters with 22 hp. On price, the Piaggio BV Tourer 300 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: