Piaggio MP3 Sport 500 vs Gilera Fuoco Centenario (2012)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Piaggio MP3 Sport 500stacks up against the Gilera Fuoco Centenario. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Piaggio MP3 Sport 500 | Gilera Fuoco Centenario |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2012 | 2009 |
| Price | — | $7,547 |
| Engine | 493 cc | 493 cc |
| Horsepower | 40 hp | — |
| Torque | 44 Nm | — |
| Weight | 229 kg | — |
| Seat height | 31 mm | — |
| Fuel capacity | 3.2 L | — |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Twin piston | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Twin piston | Single disc |
| Tires | 120/70-R12 / 140/70-R14 | — |
Piaggio MP3 Sport 500 vs Gilera Fuoco Centenario — which should you buy?
Picking between the Piaggio MP3 Sport 500 and the Gilera Fuoco Centenario usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Piaggio MP3 Sport 500 brings 40 hp in a 229 kg package, while the Gilera Fuoco Centenario counters with its own power figure.
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: