Scooters
2009Piaggio MP3 250
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The 2009 Piaggio MP3 250 is a three-wheeled scooter with two tilting front wheels for extra stability. Its liquid-cooled 244.3cc single makes 21.2 hp through a belt-drive automatic. At 236 kg wet with a 12-litre tank, it suits commuters who want extra grip on poor roads.
- Capacity
- 244.3 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Dry weight
- 213.0 kg
- Seat height
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Power
- 21.2 HP (15.6 kW)
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built primarily for urban commuting and stable daily transport rather than outright speed or sportiness.
- Built for
- A practical, reassuring, all-weather commuter that trades outright excitement for grip, stability, and rider confidence.
- Not ideal for
- Not suited to riders seeking high-speed touring, off-road capability, or a lightweight, sporty riding experience.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Engine
- Capacity
- 244.3 ccm
- Power
- 21.2 HP (15.6 kW)
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.0995 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 72.0 x 60.0 mm
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- CDI
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
- Lubrication system
- Wet sump
Transmission
- Transmission type
- Automatic
- Final drive
- Belt
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1488 mm
- Overall length
- 2160 mm
- Overall width
- 760 mm
- Overall height
- 1350 mm
- Dry weight
- 213.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 236.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 12.00 litres
- Oil capacity
- 1.00 litres
- Seat height
- Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Twin cradle made of high-strength steel tubes
- Front suspension
- Parallelogram, cantilever
- Rear suspension
- Twin hydraulic shock absorbers with pre-load adjuster
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
- Sky Blue, Excalibur Silver, Black Graphite, Cherry Red
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 | 2008 | 2009 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 244 cc | 244 cc | 244 cc | 244 cc | 250 cc |
| Dry weight | 213 kg | 213 kg | 213 kg | 213 kg | 213 kg |
| Fuel capacity | 12 L | 12 L | 12 L | 12 L | 12 L |
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 250?
The 2009 Piaggio MP3 250 has a Capacity of 244.3 ccm (14.91 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Piaggio MP3 250 have?
The 2009 Piaggio MP3 250 has a Power of 21.2 HP (15.6 kW).
How much does the Piaggio MP3 250 weigh?
The 2009 Piaggio MP3 250 has a Dry weight of 213.0 kg (469.6 pounds).
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