Piaggio MP3 LT 400 vs Honda SilverWing 400 (2011)

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

Spec comparison

SpecPiaggio MP3 LT 400Honda SilverWing 400
Model year20112008
Price$8,699$5,990
Engine398 cc398 cc
Horsepower34 hp36 hp
Torque37 Nm37 Nm
Weight228 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity3.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesDouble discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-12 / 140/70-14 120/80-14 / 150/70-13

Piaggio MP3 LT 400 vs Honda SilverWing 400 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Piaggio MP3 LT 400 and the Honda SilverWing 400 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Piaggio MP3 LT 400 brings 34 hp, while the Honda SilverWing 400 counters with 36 hp at 228 kg. On price, the Honda SilverWing 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: