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Piaggio MP3 Sport 500 - 2012 Specifications and Reviews
2012
General information | |
| Category | Scooter |
| Year | 2012 |
| Model | Piaggio MP3 Sport 500 |
Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Driveline | Twist-and-go CVT |
| Clutch | Automatic dry centrifugal |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt |
| Gearbox | Automatic |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump |
| Ignition | Digital CDI |
| Fuel control | SOHC |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Bore x stroke | 94.0 x 71.0 mm (3.7 x 2.8 inches) |
| Top speed | 143.2 km/h (89.0 mph) |
| Torque | 44.00 Nm (4.5 kgf-m or 32.5 ft.lbs) @ 5500 |
| Power | 40.00 |
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Capacity: | 492.70 ccm (30.06 cubic inches) |
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Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels | |
| Wheels | Black rims |
| Rear brakes diameter | 240 mm (9.4 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Twin piston |
| Front brakes diameter | 240 mm (9.4 inches) |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Twin piston |
| Rear tyre dimensions | 140/70-R14 |
| Front tyre dimensions | 120/70-R12 |
| Rear suspension travel | 110 mm (4.3 inches) |
| Rear suspension | 2 double acting hydraulic shock absorbers, swing arm. |
| Front suspension travel | 85 mm (3.3 inches) |
| Front suspension | Tilting parallelogram with 4 arms supporting 2 steering tubes. |
| Frame type | Double cradle trellis made if high-strength steel tubes |
Physical measures and capacities | |
| Fuel capacity | 12.11 litres (3.20 gallons) |
| Wheelbase | 1,550 mm (61.0 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,150 mm (84.6 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,350 mm (53.1 inches) |
| Seat height | 785 mm (30.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1747 HP/kg |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 245.0 kg (540.1 pounds) |
| Dry weight | 229.0 kg (504.9 pounds) |
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Other specs | |
| Comments | Italian brand. |
| Instruments | Electronic/analogical rev counter and speedometer with multifunctional LCD display |
| Starter | Electric |
| Reserve fuel capacity | 4.50 litres (1.19 gallons) |
| Wheelbase | 1,470 mm (57.9 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 162 mm (6.4 inches) |
| Overall width | 865 mm (34.1 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° |
| Exhaust system | 3-way catalytic converter with oxygen sensor. |
| Emission details | Euro 3. |
| 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 |
| Engine details | 87 degree V-twin |
| Capacity: | 1187.00 ccm (72.43 cubic inches) |
| Model | Moto Morini 9 1-2 |
| Color options | Matte grey, black |
| Factory warranty | 1 year |
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