Scooters
2013Piaggio MP3 Sport LT 500
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The 2013 Piaggio MP3 Sport LT 500 is a practical scooter designed for commuters and urban riders seeking reliable performance and versatility. Its 493cc single-cylinder engine delivers 40 horsepower and 46.5 Nm of torque, enabling a top speed of 142 km/h. The MP3 Sport is best known for combining everyday usability with spirited handling and dependable engineering.
- Capacity
- 493.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Wet weight
- 244.0 kg
- Seat height
- 780 mm
- Power
- 40.1 HP
What’s new for the 2013 Piaggio MP3 Sport LT 500
vs the 2012| Spec | 2012 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine capacity | 492.70 ccm (30.06 cubic inches) | 493.0 ccm (30.08 cubic inches) |
| Power | 40.00 HP | 40.1 HP |
| Torque | 46.50 Nm (4.7 kgf-m or 34.3 ft.lbs) @ 5500 | 46.5 Nm (4.7 kgf-m or 34.3 ft.lbs) @ 5250 RPM |
| Top speed | 145.0 km/h (90.1 mph) | 142.0 km/h (88.2 mph) |
| Weight | 245.0 kg (540.1 pounds) | 244.0 kg (537.9 pounds) |
| Seat height | 785 mm (30.9 inches) | 780 mm (30.7 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 12.11 litres (3.20 gallons) | 12.00 litres (3.17 US gallons) |
| Gearbox | Automatic | not listed |
| Rear suspension | 2 double acting hydraulic shock absorbers, swing arm. | 2 double acting hydraulic shock absorbers |
| Wheelbase | 1,549 mm (61.0 inches) | 1550 mm (61.0 inches) |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built primarily as a stable, all-weather urban commuter that also copes well with occasional longer rides.
- Built for
- A practical, reassuring machine that prioritizes stability and grip over outright speed or sportiness, distinguished by its twin front-wheel tilting design.
- Not ideal for
- Not suited to riders seeking off-road capability, track-day thrills, or lightweight agility for tight, technical maneuvering.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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- Capacity
- 493.0 ccm
- Power
- 40.1 HP
- CO2 Emissions
- 2 CO2 g/km
- Torque
- 46.5 Nm (4.7 kgf-m) @ 5250 RPM
- Engine type
- Single single, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.1643 HP/kg
- Bore x stroke
- 94.0 x 71.0 mm
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
- Lubrication system
- Wet sump
Transmission
- Transmission type
- Automatic
- Final drive
- Belt
- Clutch
- Automatic dry centrifugal
Performance
- Top speed
- 142.0 km/h (88.2 mph)
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1550 mm
- Overall length
- 2160 mm
- Overall width
- 760 mm
- Overall height
- 1350 mm
- Seat height
- 780 mm
- Wet weight
- 244.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 12.00 litres
- Reserve fuel capacity
- 1.80 litres
- Dry weight
- Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Twin cradle made if high-strength steel tubes
- Front suspension
- Tilting parallelogram with 4 arms supporting 2 steering tubes.
- Rear suspension
- 2 double acting hydraulic shock absorbers
- Front wheel travel
- 85 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 110 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Double disc
- Front brakes diameter
- 240 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes diameter
- 240 mm
- Front tyre
- 120/70-12
- Rear tyre
- 140/70-14
Other
- Color options
- Dark gray, light gray
- Comments
- Two front wheels.
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2012 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 492.70 ccm (30.06 cubic inches) | 493.00 ccm (30.08 cubic inches) |
| Seat height | 785 mm (30.9 inches) | 780 mm (30.7 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 12.11 litres (3.20 gallons) | 12.00 litres (3.17 gallons) |
| Color options | Cosmo black, matte grey | Dark gray, light gray |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Piaggio MP3 Sport LT 500?
The 2013 Piaggio MP3 Sport LT 500 has a Capacity of 493.0 ccm (30.08 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Piaggio MP3 Sport LT 500 have?
The 2013 Piaggio MP3 Sport LT 500 has a Power of 40.1 HP.
What is the torque of the Piaggio MP3 Sport LT 500?
The 2013 Piaggio MP3 Sport LT 500 has a Torque of 46.5 Nm (4.7 kgf-m or 34.3 ft.lbs) @ 5250 RPM.
How much does the Piaggio MP3 Sport LT 500 weigh?
The 2013 Piaggio MP3 Sport LT 500 has a Wet weight of 244.0 kg (537.9 pounds).
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