Scooters
2012Piaggio MP3 Business LT 500
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The 2012 Piaggio MP3 Business LT 500 is a practical three-wheeled scooter designed for commuters and business users seeking stability and reliability. Its 492cc single-cylinder engine delivers 40 horsepower with responsive handling, making it ideal for urban and suburban riding. Known for its distinctive tilting front-end design and comfortable seating, this model combines safety features with everyday usability.
- Capacity
- 492.7 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Wet weight
- 245.0 kg
- Seat height
- 785 mm
- Power
- 40.0 HP (29.4 kW)
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built as a stable, all-weather commuter and light-touring machine that leans into its three-wheel design for extra grip and confidence rather than outright performance.
- Built for
- A reassuring, planted, and practical machine that prioritizes traction and braking confidence over sportiness or excitement.
- Not ideal for
- Not for riders seeking sharp cornering thrills, off-road capability, or a lightweight, flickable ride.
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
- 492.7 ccm
- Power
- 40.0 HP (29.4 kW)
- Torque
- 44.0 Nm (4.5 kgf-m) @ 5500 RPM
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.1633 HP/kg (wet)
- Bore x stroke
- 94.0 x 71.0 mm
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- Electronic inductive discharge
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
- Lubrication system
- Wet sump
Transmission
- Transmission type
- Automatic
- Final drive
- Belt
- Clutch
- Automatic dry centrifugal
Performance
- Top speed
- 145.0 km/h (90.1 mph)
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1549 mm
- Overall length
- 2160 mm
- Overall width
- 775 mm
- Overall height
- 1350 mm
- Seat height
- 785 mm
- Wet weight
- 245.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 12.10 litres
- Dry weight
- Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Double cradle trellis 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, swing arm.
- Front wheel travel
- 110 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 110 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Double disc. Twin piston
- Front brakes diameter
- 240 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. Twin piston
- Rear brakes diameter
- 260 mm
- Front tyre
- 120/70-12
- Rear tyre
- 140/70-14
Other
- Color options
- White, black, silver, bronze
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Piaggio MP3 Business LT 500?
The 2012 Piaggio MP3 Business LT 500 has a Capacity of 492.7 ccm (30.07 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Piaggio MP3 Business LT 500 have?
The 2012 Piaggio MP3 Business LT 500 has a Power of 40.0 HP (29.4 kW).
What is the torque of the Piaggio MP3 Business LT 500?
The 2012 Piaggio MP3 Business LT 500 has a Torque of 44.0 Nm (4.5 kgf-m or 32.5 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM.
How much does the Piaggio MP3 Business LT 500 weigh?
The 2012 Piaggio MP3 Business LT 500 has a Wet weight of 245.0 kg (540.1 pounds).
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