2014Piaggio MP3 500
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The 2014 Piaggio MP3 500 is a three-wheeled scooter whose two tilting front wheels give extra grip and braking stability. Its 493cc liquid-cooled single drives through a CVT, with a 790 mm seat and a 244 kg dry weight.
- Capacity
- 492.7 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- Not on record
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- 244.0 kg
- Seat height
- 790 mm
- Power
- Not on record
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What’s new for the 2014 Piaggio MP3 500
vs the 2013| Spec | 2013 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine capacity | 500.0 ccm (30.51 cubic inches) | 492.7 ccm (30.07 cubic inches) |
| Power | 40.0 HP (29.2 kW) @ 7250 RPM | not listed |
| Torque | 42.3 Nm (4.3 kgf-m or 31.2 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM | not listed |
| Top speed | 143.2 km/h (89.0 mph) | not listed |
| Wet weight | 245.0 kg (540.1 pounds) | not listed |
| Front suspension | Tilting parallelogram with 4 arms supporting 2 steering tubes. | not listed |
| Rear suspension | 2 double acting hydraulic shock absorbers, swing arm. | not listed |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Twin piston | not listed |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Twin piston | not listed |
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?
Worked out in your browser - nothing is sent to usReliability & safety
Bike Reliability score, safety recalls and owner complaintsBike Reliability
How the score works →The Piaggio MP3 500 passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 88.0% of the time, 5.7 points above expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 75% of models.
This covers every year of the model.
All years of this model.
| # | Model (all years) | Score | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Honda SH300I | 80 Excellent | 883 |
| 2 | Piaggio MP3 500 | 75 Good | 399 |
| 3 | Vespa GTV 300 | 68 Good | 642 |
| 4 | Piaggio MP3 400 | 66 Good | 1,492 |
| 5 | SYM Maxsym 400I ABS | 52 Average | 300 |
| 6 | Kymco Downtown 300I | 51 Average | 1,015 |
Rivals are the most-viewed bikes on MotorcycleDB in the same category and engine size, from within three years of this model.
From British annual roadworthiness tests, 2005-2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA MOT test data, Great Britain). How Bike Reliability works.
Engine
- Capacity
- 492.7 ccm
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Bore x stroke
- 94.0 x 71.0 mm
- Compression
- 11.0:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
Transmission
- Transmission type
- Automatic
- Final drive
- Belt
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1549 mm
- Overall length
- 2160 mm
- Overall height
- 1350 mm
- Seat height
- 790 mm
- Dry weight
- 244.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 12.00 litres
Chassis & suspension
- Front wheel travel
- 85 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 110 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes diameter
- 240 mm
- Rear brakes diameter
- 240 mm
- Rear tyre
- 140/70-14
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 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 493 cc | 493 cc | 500 cc | 493 cc | 493 cc |
| Dry weight | — | — | 244 kg | 244 kg | 244 kg |
| Seat height | 785 mm | 785 mm | 785 mm | 790 mm | 790 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 12 L | 12 L | 12.1 L | 12 L | 12 L |
| Bike Reliability ⓘ | Too few tests | Too few tests | Too few tests | Too few tests | 74 Good |
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 2014 Piaggio MP3 500 has a Capacity of 492.7 ccm (30.07 cubic inches).
How much does the Piaggio MP3 500 weigh?
The 2014 Piaggio MP3 500 has a Dry weight of 244.0 kg (537.9 pounds).
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