Piaggio MP3 Sport 500 vs Piaggio Beverly Cruiser 500 (2012)

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

Spec comparison

SpecPiaggio MP3 Sport 500Piaggio Beverly Cruiser 500
Model year20122011
Price$6,449
Engine493 cc493 cc
Horsepower40 hp39 hp
Torque44 Nm44 Nm
Weight229 kg209 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity3.2 L3.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesDouble disc. Twin pistonDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Twin pistonSingle disc
Tires120/70-R12 / 140/70-R14 110/70-15 / 150/70-14

Piaggio MP3 Sport 500 vs Piaggio Beverly Cruiser 500 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Piaggio MP3 Sport 500 and the Piaggio Beverly Cruiser 500 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 Piaggio Beverly Cruiser 500 counters with 39 hp at 209 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: