Editing Piaggio MP3500 Sport Touring

{{Infobox Motorcycle
|name             = [[Piaggio]] MP3500 Sport Touring
|image            = [[File:Piaggio-MP3-500--1.jpg|frameless|Piaggio MP3500 Sport Touring]]
|aka              = 
|manufacturer     = Piaggio
|parent_company   =
|production       = 2012 - 13
|model_year       =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|class            =
|engine           = Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 [[valve]] Piaggio MASTER, catalysedFour stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve Piaggio MASTER, catalysed
|bore_stroke      =
|compression      = 11.0:1
|top_speed        =
|power            =
|torque           =
|fuel_system      =
|ignition         = Electronic inductive discharge, integrated variable timing
|spark_plug       =
|battery          =
|transmission     = Twin Cradle: tubes in high tensile steel
|frame            = Double cradle in high strength steel tubes
|suspension       =Front: Parallelogram composed of four aluminum arms supporting two steering tubes cantilevers. <br>
Rear: Dual effect [[hydraulic]] shock absorbers and adjustable spring pre-load,
|brakes           =Front: 2x 240mm discs, One [[disc brake]] per wheel, c 2 [[piston]] [[caliper]] <br>Rear: Single 240 mm disc
|front_tire       = {{tire|Dual 120/70 -12}} 
|rear_tire   	  = {{tire|140/70 -14}} 
|rake_trail       =
|wheelbase        = 1549 mm / 61.0 in
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|width            =
|height           =
|seat_height      = 790 mm / 30.9 in
|dry_weight       = 244 kg / 537.9 lbs
|wet_weight       =
|fuel_capacity    = 12 Litres / 3.2 US gal
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==Engine==
The engine was a Liquid cooled cooled Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve Piaggio MASTER, catalysedFour stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve Piaggio MASTER, catalysed. The engine featured a 11.0:1 [[compression ratio]].  

==Drive==
Power was moderated via the Automatic centrifugal dry.  

==Chassis==
It came with a Dual 120/70 -12 front [[tire]] and a 140/70 -14 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x 240mm discs, One disc [[brake]] per wheel, c 2 piston caliper in the front and a Single 240 mm disc in the rear. The front suspension was a  Parallelogram composed of four aluminum arms supporting two steering tubes cantilevers. while the rear was equipped with a Dual effect hydraulic shock absorbers and adjustable spring pre-load,. The MP3500 Sport Touring was fitted with a 12 Litres / 3.2 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 244 kg / 537.9 lbs. The wheelbase was 1549 mm / 61.0 in long.  
== Photos ==
[[File:Piaggio-MP3-500--1.jpg|600px|Piaggio MP3500 Sport Touring]]
[[File:Piaggio-MP3-500--11.jpg|600px|Piaggio MP3500 Sport Touring]]
[[File:Piaggio-MP3-500--11--1.jpg|600px|Piaggio MP3500 Sport Touring]]
[[File:Piaggio-MP3-500--11--2.jpg|600px|Piaggio MP3500 Sport Touring]]
[[File:Piaggio-Mp3-LT-500-I.E-12--3.jpg|600px|Piaggio MP3500 Sport Touring]]

== Overview ==
Piaggio MP3 500 Sport Touring



















Levels of safety and roadholding that would be
impossible with a two-wheeler, matched with power and verve delivering pure fun
and maximum riding enjoyment: these are the unbeatable characteristics that have
made the Mp3 such a brilliant success.
The arrival of the Mp3 Touring brings completely
revised looks and functionality to the most "classic" version of Piaggio's
three-wheeler, while broadening its appeal with the addition of an all new 500cc
variant offered in "Sport" and "Business" spec levels.
The new Mp3 Touring is also available as the LT
version, which may be ridden by holders of a normal passenger car license.
The technically revolutionary three-wheel layout
with two front wheels is the basis of the extraordinary success of the Mp3, a
scooter unlike anything else in the world which, with its innovative design with
two independently sprung and tilting wheels redefined the very concept of
dynamic stability.
This winning formula - as proven by over 100,000
Mp3 scooters sold worldwide - has, over the years, spawned a multitude of
different versions and spec levels to cater for the needs of every possible
user. These include the Mp3 Hybrid, the world's first scooter with parallel
hybrid drive and plug-in technology, and the Mp3 Yourban, which offers the
exceptional stability and safety of the Mp3 in a vehicle conceived for urban use
and simplicity.
The Mp3 Touring brings completely revised looks
and functionality to the most "classic" version of Mp3 while retaining the
exceptional comfort, space and load capacity that have made the scooter a firm
favourite for thousands of users all over the world.
There is also a new and more extensive choice of
engines: the new Mp3 Touring is available with the classic 125, 300 and 400
engine sizes, which are now joined by an all-new 500cc version offered in
"Sport" and "Business" spec levels.
Piaggio Mp3 Touring 500 I.E. Model Highlights
Design
The evolved styling of the new Mp3 Touring is
immediately evident at first glance. While retaining a distinct resemblance with
the rest of the Mp3 family, the new Touring boasts a new honeycomb front grille
and a satin-finish centre moulding in the front shield.
The design of the windscreen is also completely
new and offers even more protection than before. The new windscreen is
adjustable, with three different settings: the gap between the top fairing and
the windscreen splits the air flow into two parts, directed over and under the
windscreen itself to eliminate turbulence at mid and high speeds.

The new design of the top fairing has also freed
up space for a practical storage pocket with three compartments under the
windscreen.
Other new features are the hand grips, with
improved grip and ergonomics, the silver color finish of the wheels, and the
saddle, which is now upholstered with new materials and enhanced with relief
stitching. The Touring retains the same class-beating features of the Mp3 in
terms of comfort and functionality, such as the large, ergonomic rear grab
handle with integrated backrest, and the luggage compartment, accessible from
under the saddle and from the rear hatch, with a record-breaking 65 Litres

of
load capacity and the ability to accommodate objects up to 1 metre in length!
Touring 500ie: Mp3 to the Nth power
Mp3 Touring 500ie has been created to cater for
the user looking for a vehicle offering superlative performance without
sacrificing the elegance, comfort and unparalleled standards of active safety
typical of the Mp3.
Powered by a high-performance 500ie engine with
twin-spark ignition, the Mp3 500 delivers class-beating performance and is
offered in two different spec levels: "Sport" and "Business".
Mp3 Touring 500ie "Sport" offers all the new
technological and functional features of the Touring range, but enhanced with a
number of race-inspired details, such as aluminum footpegs, silver saddle
stitching and sleeker, more aerodynamic rear view mirrors which, together with
the dedicated Matt Grey color scheme and the aggressive black finish of the
wheels, the grab handle, the exhaust heat shield and the headlight tub,
emphasise the sporty character of this variant.
For those looking for performance but with more
restrained, elegant looks, there is the Mp3 Touring 500 in the exclusive
"Business" spec level, offered in the dedicated Perla White, Perseo Bronze and
Orione Grey color schemes - which come with a brown saddle and matching trim
for the passenger grab handle, and with a chrome finish for the exhaust heat
shield - or in sophisticated Cosmo Black with a black saddle. This variant also
boasts all the new features of the Touring family.
Engines
The Mp3 Touring 500 boasts a 492 cc liquid cooled
4-stroke powerplant with twin-spark ignition, 4 valves and electronic fuel
injection, producing 40 hp at 7,250 rpm and a maximum torque of 44 Nm at 5,500
rpm. The introduction of a twin spark plug system optimises combustion in the
cylinder, reducing both noise and exhaust emissions. The result is a flexible,
high performance engine with plenty of low and mid range torque, giving the Mp3
Touring 500ie a top speed approaching 145 Km/h, with total respect for the
environment ensured by the advanced "closed loop" injection system with an
oxygen sensor and a three-way catalytic converter.
Technology
Riding the Piaggio MP3 is an experience that
revolutionises the very concept of mobility, with the dual wheeled front
suspension system ensuring levels of stability in curves far superior to any
normal scooter. At speed, and even when riding behind other vehicles, the
Piaggio MP3 Touring stays glued to the road and always delivers maximum
performance in total safety. The benefits of the three wheel revolution can be
felt particularly on wet roads and in other riding conditions that are critical
for conventional two-wheelers.
On city and urban streets, Piaggio MP3 is unrivalled in terms of safety:
cobblestones, poor surfaces, tramlines and manhole covers are dispatched with
previously unattainable ease and stability.

Measuring no more than a maxi scooter and
boasting incredible agility, the Piaggio MP3 Touring is completely at home in
the city centre. It is also remarkably easy to park, as the electrohydraulic
front suspension hold system keeps the vehicle upright without using the stand.
The revolutionary Piaggio MP3 boasts incredibly
short braking distances unmatched by anything else in the scooter world: the
powerful triple disc brake system and the incredible grip of the front end
ensure stopping distances 20% shorter than the best performing scooter in
critical grip conditions.
When the road leaves the town behind, the Piaggio
MP3 really shows what it is made of. Road holding, cornering safety and lean
angle unattainable for conventional scooters guarantee immense riding
satisfaction on fast country roads.
LT: The MP3 for everyone
All engine variants of the Piaggio Mp3 Touring
above 125 cc are also available as LT versions. These versions comply with
requisites for a specific type approval class, making the Mp3 the world's only
scooter which may be ridden by holders of a standard passenger car license.
The Mp3 Touring LT differs from other variants in
a number of modifications necessary for specific type approval, such as a front
track widened to 465 mm, motorcycle-type turn indicators, a daylight running
light integrated in the lower part of the leg shield and integral braking,
allowing both the front and rear brakes to be applied simultaneously on the Mp3
Touring LT from an additional brake pedal on the footrest.



Review

A few weeks ago I packed up the now-legendary and
"soon to be applying for antique vehicle status" MO van with the Benelli youll
be reading about in an upcoming shootout. I was bound for the secret Piaggio
lair to pick up a new scoot. This is where the Fonz gets wet between the knees.

Waiting for me in the wings was a true oddball, and
I was itchin to take it back to the 23-arce Motorcycle.com Moto-estate on the
Malibu coast. Maybe you hadnt heard of the place yet, but its pretty awesome,
and all mine. Okay, so I was huffing some exhaust fumes in the rickety van when
I dreamed up our fantasy office; nothing unusual there.

The machine Im hauling is the Piaggio MP3 500i.e. 
nothing like your grandmas scooter, to say the least. Ive long wanted to ride
this three-wheeled machine, ever since its introduction. After being briefed on
the MP3 I signed the paperwork, loaded it up and hit the road.

The Piaggio MP3 500s styling is a cross between a
grasshopper and a Transformer.
Theres a bit of a learning curve to getting the MP3 down the road.

The tilt/steering lock switch on the right thumb
allows the front wheel(s) assembly to swing or tilt. You can disengage it
manually or itll automatically do so upon take off at about 2000 rpm. Another
trick little feature is the rider sensor in the saddle. Like the one in your car
that beeps when you or your passenger arent wearing the required seatbelts.
This mechanical wizardry keeps the throttle from engaging the drivetrain to
prevent accidental roll-offs while you might be standing next to the bike. Even
at full throttle, it just gurgles without accelerating away if youre not in the
saddle. But sit back in that cushy saddle, punch it, and away you go.

I can just assume this to be one of those features
that came about the hard way. Giuseppe came home tired as a dog from the old
spaghetti factory and, while unloading his groceries from beneath the saddle, he
hung his jacket  or his bag of baguettes  on the throttle before killing the
motor and  zoom!  away it went, straight into the canal. Such a combination
seems impossible, but stranger things have happened in this world. Thus the
saddle sensor was born.

Not your typical little scooter.
Whats that? A banana in the roadway? Not a worry on Fonzies face.
The front end consists of an aluminum parallelogram with four arms supporting
two steering tubes and cantilevered suspension with 3.3 inches of wheel travel.




The front end consists of an aluminum parallelogram
with four arms supporting two steering tubes and cantilevered suspension with
3.3 inches of wheel travel.

Theres also a centerstand attached to the steel-tube framework, but it doesnt
need one, having that third leg er, um wheel. The MP3 can be brought to a stop
and parked upright like a car, yet can share a parking space (as well as a lane
here in California) like any two-wheeled motorbike. For the interested buyers
out there, when you take delivery of your MP3, tack on a second ramp for any
potential moving days. The standard 18 wide one you have now isnt wide enough
to handle the two wheel tracks youll now own.

If Darth Vader Had a Scooter
When I finally got the MP3 out of the van and got to test riding it, I learned a
lot, fast. A man gets hungry with all the rigorous testing we do; deserving a
fine chicken wing every now and then. So there I sat in the takeout lobby of my
local restaurant, questioning stuff about the machine, Googling Piaggio on my
iPhone. I found out Piaggio is based in Pontedera, Italy, and produces seven
brands of scooters and motorcycles, including Moto Guzzi, Aprilia and Vespa. As
the fourth-largest producer of scooters and motorcycles in the world, the
company pumps outs more than 600,000 vehicles annually, with five R&D centers,
more than 6,700 employees and operations in over 50 countries. This 493cc MP3 is
the largest of three in Piaggios lineup of three-wheeled scoots.

Eventually I noticed a padlock-branded button on the
MP3s automobile-like key. Unsure what it was for, I was afraid to push it for
fear of watching the scoot tip over from 20 feet away. So I waited for my spicy
Asian midnight snack (Were hoping the Fonz is talking about food here. Ed.)
before seeing what this button on the key fob would do. I tried it when I was
within catching distance of the trike, unsure if perhaps it unlocked the tilt
mechanism for some emergency failsafe reason.

After pushing the button I hear an audible schlunk but nothing else happens.
Again, click, schlunk. It sounds like car doors unlocking. Without there being a
trunk as with the MP3 400 model, the saddle is the only remaining openable
part, so I pushed the button and grabbed the seat to find that its now
unlocked. Nice. A remote unlock for the saddle is not what I expected to find,
but in went the wings and I rode off.

The saddle can also be opened by rotating the key in
the ignition.
For the experienced rider, the extra contact patch of a second wheel up front is
going to be a fun addition to the grocery getting. The MP3 can be pushed into
deep lean angles without fear of the abrupt step-outs common to single-track
front ends. In the canyons, the two tracks make for increased mental security,
with one wheel perhaps in a grease track and the other cleanly gripping the
road.

For the newbies to motorcycling or scootering, they
may never notice the added weight and roadway feedback from the dual front
wheels. Steering transitions are super smooth and as nimble and accurate as any
regular bike. Despite its pair of wheels up front, the tilting MP3 handles
nothing like the three-wheeled Can-Am Spyder, as the MP3s second front wheel is
barely noticeable to a motorcycle operator.
Like riding a Hayabusa compared to a GSX-R, the steering feels a little heavy
for the first few rides. The scale of the front end  containing all that
steering science  is intimidating only at first but melts away with the first
few gallons of gas, as does the nearly 560 pounds of claimed wet weight.
Although you didnt see me riding the MP3 harder than a CBR up here, it
happened.

The three-wheeled MP3 goes around corners like a
motorcycle thanks to some innovative engineering.
Features we received on our euro-spec test model that you may not see include a
passing light toggle paired to the high-beam switch and a dashboard speedo in
kilometers. The handbag/man purse/grocery bag hook behind the fairing and
between your knees is rather European feeling as well. Nice additions, in our
opinion. Further storage is found beneath the saddle as it is on many other
scooters; enough for only one full-face helmet or two half shells. And stuffed
into the carcass of the saddle is a handy rain cover.

Ergonomics are upright and more like a standard
motorcycle than the cruiser-type foot-forward riding position of my old Honda
Elite or a Suzuki Burgman. Whats stranger than having an extra wheel out front
- saving you from oil spills and bad line choices - is the basic scootering
principles of not downshifting or braking with your feet. Once you get past
that, the twistand-go CVT transmission makes it all fun and games.

'This thing turns heads of the young, old, rich and
impoverished.'
The strange looks from the gathering crowd around you take a little longer to
fade. My neighbor calls it tough looking, while the guys at the camera store
find it funny but not unlikable. Surely the couple riding the Suzuki SV hated
the looks of a scooter passing them on the freeway.

I think the gang at the LA Accordion Festival is
going to love it  I hear theyre big fans of tilting three-wheeled fun. In Los
Angeles, the MP3 makes a great ride for being seen. If youre an actor/waiter
looking for your big break but cant afford the sixty-five grand to drop on aGG
Quadster, consider the MP3 and youre sure to stick out in the growing sea of
scooters. This thing turns heads of the young, old, rich and impoverished. Yes,
I even got a few thumbs up from the hobos in Santa Monica.

All that steering science refers to the
revolutionary parallelogram front end. It uses an automobile-like
double-wishbone aluminum suspension system supporting two independent steering
columns. Suspension travel from the front electro-hydraulic suspension is 3.35
inches. Additional performance-oriented equipment comes in the shape Michelin
Pilot Sport SC tires spooned on to the 12-inch front wheels. The rear swingarm
is sprung with two hydraulic shock absorbers that provide 4.3 inches of travel
to the 14-inch rear wheel. It all adds up to a scooter that can lean and steer
into a corner as a single-track motorcycle does, and remarkably well we might
add.

On the right canyon road, its like skiing through
the trees, holding your line with your outside foot (wheel) instead of your
inside legs ski edge. Back and forth is wicked fun like skiings giant slalom
racing. At booger-picking speeds, like when maneuvering in a parking lot, a
rider feels the added balancing help of the third wheel. The steering feels
heavier than typical scooters, but the impression is one of extra stability.

Looking a bit like the unlikely offspring of a
Hummer and a scooter, the MP3 500 has a butch appearance.
At speed, the MP3 is as stable as any other streetbike out there, never mind the
more flighty feeling of many other scooters. Having a third leg, so to speak,
helps to keep the scooter-average 61-inch wheelbase securely planted with 50%
more front rubber on the road. Boasting a 40-degree lean angle, the MP3 is great
fun on twisty roads outside of city limits, although the centerstand scrapes the
road surface in left-hand turns  youll hear it in the video. It can be a
dangerous hard-part to touch down. Just ask our pal Pete what happens when you
unintentionally unweight the rear wheel in a turn (Pete denies everything.
Ed.) Carving through the turns is much like a cruiser: casual, laidback and
easy on the wrists.

Pete kindly displays the lowest point of the chassis
for us.
If youre quick with your right thumb, you can learn to ride around without ever
putting your feet on the ground. With the aid of the tilt-lock lever on the
right-side hand controls, opposite and similar to a turnsignal switch, you can
manually lock and unlock the scooters leaning ability. Be careful, though, as
the MP3 has the ability to lock at any angle. Thats handy for parking on a hill
in San Francisco but dangerous when you lock yourself into a carving line when
you want to be riding straight after stopping. If youre not fully upright when
you hit the switch, you might be aimed in an undesirable trajectory. Ive found
theres a moment between coming to a full stop and tipping over where you can
balance yourself as if on your BMX bike at the starting gate, floating.

'The MP3 in the 500cc variety is comfortable and
capable on both the local road and the highways.'
Punch that switch and believe in the system. A beep will sound to tell you its
locked, all within milliseconds. With your feet on the boards, you can ride away
by simply twisting the throttle. At 2,000 rpm youre already moving and
balanced, and the system unlocks itself. Magic!

With the MP3s ability to stand upright when the
front wheel mechanism is locked in place, your mind may start to wander at stop
lights now that youre not thinking about the simple act of balancing a
two-wheeled machine. You might start to ponder things like why the classic rock
band Boston choose to name itself after the baked beans, or how much toothpaste
you have left in your travel bags tube of Colgate. Its amazing what a time
waster keeping yourself upright at a stop light can be!

If you choose to keep the tilt mechanism unlocked, youll notice that the tilt
indicator light on the dash blinks at low to no speed so as to remind you that
youre in control of the leaning. Its a good idea to remind us, but once our
attention is on watching the loser in the Nova making a U-turn in the
intersection in front of us, our periphery vision keeps noticing the blinking
light. It makes our left thumbs habitually stab at the turnsignal switch as if
were seeing an uncancelled turnsignal. It wont go away.

This distraction thankfully diminishes with time, as
its kind of unsettling to think Im the choad with the blinker on when I dont
plan to make a turn.
The MP3 in the 500cc variety is comfortable and capable on both the local road
and the highways. It never feels really swift during acceleration, says our
Ed-in-Cheese Kevin Duke, but it easily scampers away from stop lights ahead of
typical automobile acceleration. The CVT blunts the snap of the injected 500cc
Single, but it nonetheless gets up to speed fairly quick.

When riding the MP3, we were amazed at how much fun
we could have with the 40 horsepower claimed at the crankshaft which peaks at
7250 rpm. No need to be afraid of the SoCal freeway traffic, as the MP3 is
actually capable of posting triple-digit figures on its speedo. Its happiest
cruising at 70 mph just over halfway through its rev range at 5500 rpm, right at
the claimed 31 ft-lb peak of its torque curve. A rough idle and some
cold-bloodedness are the engines only real flaws. We averaged 54 mpg during our
heavy-handed time with the MP3, which gives it a usable 150-plus-mile range from
its 3.2-gallon tank.

An engineering marvel deserving of such terrific
sunlight. Our test unit was painted in its Demon Black livery, but its also
available in Passion Red.

When it comes to stopping, its all hands on deck. Since theres no clutch
mechanism to manage, the MP3 has dual hand levers for individually controlling
your braking prowess. I say prowess because not only do you get 50% more
front-end traction, but you also get 50% more stopping power with the extra
brake set up front. Dual 240mm steel discs work with a pair of two-piston
calipers, while the rear end has a slightly larger rotor, 280mm, with a floating
2-piston caliper. Piaggio says the MP3 requires 20% less braking distance than
best-in-class two-wheel scooters. We can believe it, as the MP3 can be braked
harder than you might expect.

The front suspension dives minimally, says Duke,
And a rider has the confidence that the front tires arent going to
unexpectedly and dramatically slide out, inevitably causing a spill. Quite
impressive.

Despite having rather standard suspension travel for a scooter, the ride still
gets a little rough after a few hours of canyon or freeway riding. The complex
and weighty front end is more difficult to control smoothly, plus the MP3 has
double the opportunity to find road imperfections with its front wheels. Still,
I managed to ride 100 miles before I began thinking about the bumps in the road,
so its not a major issue for a scooter riders typical commuting scenario. The
large frontal area offers lots of wind protection.

Piaggio describes the MP3 as a revolution on three
wheels, and wed have to agree. The added confidence gained in the corners and
during braking are the major benefits of this leaning-trike layout. In addition,
its eye-catching and innovative design is very appealing and turns its rider
into an instant celebrity. Its $8,899 MSRP might scare off a few
budget-conscious scooterists, but its not unreasonable for a cool,
freeway-capable machine that is blessed with the stability offered by an extra
front wheel.

If this wheel slips, I got another right there next
to the first to catch me.

The Perfect Bike For...
Someone who doesnt want a bike but an eye-catching, oddball scooter capable of
embarrassing many two-wheelers in the canyons, then stealing their girlfriends
away with the MP3s charm.


Highs:
* Confidence-inspiring unlike anything on two wheels
* Major attention-getter
* Toughest looking scooter around

Sighs:
* Unscooter-like price
* Heavy weight
* Requires some acclimatization

Source





{|  class="wikitable"
|- 
!Make Model
|Piaggio MP3 500
|- 
!Year
|2012 - 13
|- 
!Engine Type
|Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve Piaggio MASTER, catalysedFour stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve Piaggio MASTER, catalysed
|- 
!Displacement
|492.7 cc / 30.0 cub in.
|- 
!Bore X Stroke
|94 x 71 mm
|- 
!Cooling System
|Liquid cooled
|- 
!Compression
|11.0:1
|- 
!Lubrication
|Wet sump
|- 
!Induction
|Electronic injection system
|- 
!Ignition
|Electronic inductive discharge, integrated variable timing
|- 
!Starting
|Electric
|- 
!Max Power
|29.4 kW / 40.1 hp @ 7250 rpm
|- 
!Max Toque
|42.2 Nm / 31.2 lb-ft @ 5550 rpm
|- 
!Clutch
|Automatic centrifugal dry
|- 
!Transmission
|Twin Cradle: tubes in high tensile steel
|- 
!Final Drive
|Belt
|- 
!Frame
|Double cradle in high strength steel tubes
|- 
!Front Suspension
|Parallelogram composed of four aluminum arms supporting two steering tubes cantilevers.
|- 
!Front Wheel Travel
|85 mm / 3.3 in
|- 
!Rear Suspension
|Dual effect hydraulic shock absorbers and adjustable spring pre-load,
|- 
!Rear Wheel Travel
|110 mm / 4.3 in
|- 
!Front Brakes
|2x 240mm discs, One disc brake per wheel, c 2 piston caliper
|- 
!Rear Brakes
|Single 240 mm disc
|- 
!Front Tire
|Dual 120/70 -12
|- 
!Rear Tire
|140/70 -14
|- 
!Dimensions
|Height 1350 mm / 53.1 in Length 2160 mm / 85.0 in Width: 775 mm / 30.5 in
|- 
!Wheelbase
|1549 mm / 61.0 in
|- 
!Seat Height
|790 mm / 30.9 in
|- 
!Dry Weight
|244 kg / 537.9 lbs
|- 
!Fuel Capacity
|12 Litres / 3.2 US gal

|}
== External Links ==
* http://international-motorsport.blogspot.com/2011/06/piaggio-mp3-500-ie-review.html

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