Scooters
2012Piaggio MP3 250
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The 2012 Piaggio MP3 250 is a practical urban scooter designed for commuters seeking reliable, fuel-efficient transportation. Powered by a liquid-cooled 244cc four-stroke engine producing 22.5 horsepower, it delivers smooth acceleration and a top speed of 124 km/h. The MP3 is best known for its innovative three-wheel design that provides enhanced stability and cornering grip.
- 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
- 22.5 HP (16.5 kW)
What’s new for the 2012 Piaggio MP3 250
vs the 2011| Spec | 2011 | 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 21.2 HP (15.6 kW) | 22.5 HP (16.5 kW) |
| Torque | — | 21.0 Nm (2.1 kgf-m or 15.5 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM |
| Top speed | — | 123.9 km/h (77.0 mph) |
| Front suspension | Parallelogram, cantilever | Tilting parallelogram with 4 arms supporting 2 steering tubes. |
| Rear suspension | Twin hydraulic shock absorbers with pre-load adjuster | 2 double acting hydraulic shock absorbers |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Double disc. Two front wheels. One disc brake per wheel. |
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.
Range and running costs
Worked out in your browser - nothing is sent to usBased on the maker's published fuel consumption and tank size. Real-world figures depend on how and where you ride, and the last litres of a tank are reserve. Prices shown greyed are examples - type your own.
Engine
- Capacity
- 244.3 ccm
- Power
- 22.5 HP (16.5 kW)
- CO2 Emissions
- 87 CO2 g/km
- Torque
- 21.0 Nm (2.1 kgf-m) @ 6500 RPM
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Fuel consumption
- 3.70 litres/100 km (27.0 km/l)
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.1056 HP/kg (dry)
- 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
Performance
- Top speed
- 123.9 km/h (77.0 mph)
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
- Front suspension
- Tilting parallelogram with 4 arms supporting 2 steering tubes.
- Rear suspension
- 2 double acting hydraulic shock absorbers
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Double disc. Two front wheels. One disc brake per wheel.
- 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
- Black, grey
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 2012 Piaggio MP3 250 has a Capacity of 244.3 ccm (14.91 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Piaggio MP3 250 have?
The 2012 Piaggio MP3 250 has a Power of 22.5 HP (16.5 kW).
What is the torque of the Piaggio MP3 250?
The 2012 Piaggio MP3 250 has a Torque of 21.0 Nm (2.1 kgf-m or 15.5 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM.
How much does the Piaggio MP3 250 weigh?
The 2012 Piaggio MP3 250 has a Dry weight of 213.0 kg (469.6 pounds).
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