Scooters
2010Piaggio MP3 500
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The 2010 Piaggio MP3 500 is a three-wheeled scooter designed for urban commuters and riders seeking stability and ease of use. Known for its innovative parallelogram front suspension providing motorcycle-like handling with scooter convenience, it combines a 492cc liquid-cooled engine with automatic transmission and comfortable seating for two.
- Capacity
- 493.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 2-speed
- Wet weight
- 244.0 kg
- Seat height
- 785 mm
- Power
- 39.6 HP (29.5 kW) @ 7250 RPM
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built primarily as a comfortable, stable urban and commuter machine that also copes well with longer paved rides.
- Built for
- A practical, confidence-inspiring machine that leans into corners like a motorcycle but grips like a car thanks to its patented tilting twin front wheel design.
- Not ideal for
- Not suited for off-road use, high-speed track riding, or anyone seeking a lightweight, sporty performance experience.
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
- 39.6 HP (29.5 kW) @ 7250 RPM
- EPA Certificate No.
- APVMC.493M61-011-R02
- EPA CO Emissions
- 1.7 CO g/km
- Torque
- 42.2 Nm (4.3 kgf-m) @ 5500 RPM
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.1623 HP/kg (wet)
- Bore x stroke
- 94.0 x 71.0 mm
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- CDI
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
- Lubrication system
- Wet sump
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 2-speed
- Transmission type
- Automatic
- Final drive
- Belt
- Clutch
- Automatic dry centrifugal
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1550 mm
- Overall length
- 2160 mm
- Overall width
- 775 mm
- Overall height
- 1350 mm
- Seat height
- 785 mm
- Wet weight
- 244.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 12.00 litres
- Dry weight
- Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Double cradle trellis made if high-strength steel tubes
- Front suspension
- Parallelogram, cantilever
- Rear suspension
- Twin hydraulic shock absorbers with pre-load adjuster
- 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
- 280 mm
- Front tyre
- 120/70-12
- Rear tyre
- 140/70-14
Other
- Color options
- Red, black
- Fuel Tank Material
- Plastic
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 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 493 cc | 493 cc | 493 cc | 500 cc |
| Seat height | 785 mm | 785 mm | 785 mm | 785 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 12 L | 12 L | 12.1 L | 12.1 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 500?
The 2010 Piaggio MP3 500 has a Capacity of 493.0 ccm (30.08 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Piaggio MP3 500 have?
The 2010 Piaggio MP3 500 has a Power of 39.6 HP (29.5 kW) @ 7250 RPM.
How many gears does the Piaggio MP3 500 have?
The 2010 Piaggio MP3 500 has a Gearbox of 2-speed.
What is the torque of the Piaggio MP3 500?
The 2010 Piaggio MP3 500 has a Torque of 42.2 Nm (4.3 kgf-m or 31.1 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM.
How much does the Piaggio MP3 500 weigh?
The 2010 Piaggio MP3 500 has a Wet weight of 244.0 kg (537.9 pounds).
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