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Piaggio MP3 Hybrid - 2012 Specifications and Reviews
The 2012 Piaggio MP3 Hybrid is a fuel-efficient scooter designed for urban commuters seeking eco-friendly transportation without sacrificing practicality. Its innovative hybrid powertrain combines a 278cc four-stroke engine with an electric motor, delivering smooth acceleration and reduced emissions. Best known for pioneering hybrid technology in the scooter segment, it appeals to environmentally conscious riders prioritizing economy and city maneuverability.
2012
General information | |
| Category | Scooter |
| Year | 2012 |
| Model | Piaggio MP3 Hybrid |
Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Gearbox | Automatic |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Ignition | Inductive discharge digital electronic |
| Fuel control | SOHC |
| Fuel system | Injection. EFI |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Bore x stroke | 75.0 x 63.0 mm (3.0 x 2.5 inches) |
| Top speed | 125.0 km/h (77.7 mph) |
| Torque | 27.50 Nm (2.8 kgf-m or 20.3 ft.lbs) @ 3500 |
| Power | 18.20 |
| Engine details | Additional synchronous brushless permanent magnet electric motor |
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Capacity: | 278.00 ccm (16.96 cubic inches) |
Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels | |
| Wheels | Die-cast aluminium alloy |
| Rear brakes diameter | 240 mm (9.4 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front brakes diameter | 240 mm (9.4 inches) |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Two front wheels. One disc brake per wheel. |
| Rear tyre dimensions | 140/70-14 |
| Front tyre dimensions | 120/70-12 |
| Rear suspension | 2 double acting hydraulic shock absorbers |
| Front suspension | Tilting parallelogram with 4 arms supporting 2 steering tubes. |
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Physical measures and capacities | |
| Fuel capacity | 12.00 litres (3.17 gallons) |
| Overall width | 760 mm (29.9 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,160 mm (85.0 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,350 mm (53.1 inches) |
| Seat height | 780 mm (30.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.0708 HP/kg |
| Dry weight | 257.0 kg (566.6 pounds) |
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Other specs | |
| Comments | Italian brand. |
| Factory warranty | 3 years |
| Instruments | Electronic/analogical rev counter and speedometer with multifunctional LCD display |
| Color options | Black/red, black/silver |
| Reserve fuel capacity | 4.50 litres (1.19 gallons) |
| Wheelbase | 1,470 mm (57.9 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 162 mm (6.4 inches) |
| Rear tyre | 180/55-R17 |
| Front tyre | 120/70-R17 |
| Rear wheel travel | 150 mm (5.9 inches) |
| Rear Suspension | Oval steel tube swin arm. Single lateral shock absorber with fully adjustable pibby tank |
| Front wheel travel | 150 mm (5.9 inches) |
| Front Suspension | Marzocchi upside-down fork |
| Trail | 100 mm (3.9 inches) |
| Rake (fork angle) | 24.5° |
| Frame type | Verlicchi high strength steel tube tellis frame |
| Exhaust system | 3-way catalytic converter with oxygen sensor. |
| Emission details | Euro 3. |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain |
| Lubrication system | Forced with trochoidal pump |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Bore x Stroke | 107.0 x 66.0 mm (4.2 x 2.6 inches) |
| Torque | 102.00 Nm (10.4 kgf-m or 75.2 ft.lbs) @ 6700 Revolutions">RPM |
| Capacity: | 1187.00 ccm (72.43 cubic inches) |
| Model | Moto Morini 9 1-2 |
| Light | Two front lights |
| Starter | Electric |
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