Scooters

2013Piaggio MP3 Sport LT 500

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The 2013 Piaggio MP3 Sport LT 500 is a practical scooter designed for commuters and urban riders seeking reliable performance and versatility. Its 493cc single-cylinder engine delivers 40 horsepower and 46.5 Nm of torque, enabling a top speed of 142 km/h. The MP3 Sport is best known for combining everyday usability with spirited handling and dependable engineering.

Capacity: 493.0 ccm
Engine: Single, four-stroke
Gearbox: Not on record
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Wet weight: 244.0 kg
Seat height: 780 mm
Power: 40.1 HP (29.5 kW) @ 7250 RPM

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What’s new for the 2013 Piaggio MP3 Sport LT 500

vs the 2012

Spec	2012	2013
Torque	46.5 Nm (4.7 kgf-m or 34.3 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM	46.5 Nm (4.7 kgf-m or 34.3 ft.lbs) @ 5250 RPM
Top speed	145.0 km/h (90.1 mph)	142.0 km/h (88.2 mph)
Rear suspension	2 double acting hydraulic shock absorbers, swing arm.	2 double acting hydraulic shock absorbers

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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail5%

Cornering70%

City riding88%

Daily riding82%

Touring60%

Two-up65%

Track10%

Best for: Built primarily as a stable, all-weather urban commuter that also copes well with occasional longer rides.
Built for: A practical, reassuring machine that prioritizes stability and grip over outright speed or sportiness, distinguished by its twin front-wheel tilting design.
Not ideal for: Not suited to riders seeking off-road capability, track-day thrills, or lightweight agility for tight, technical maneuvering.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

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Units

At 780mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2013 Piaggio MP3 Sport LT 500, with a moderate knee angle of around 110 degrees and a slightly forward riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 493.0 ccm
Power: 40.1 HP (29.5 kW) @ 7250 RPM
CO2 Emissions: 2 CO2 g/km
Torque: 46.5 Nm (4.7 kgf-m) @ 5250 RPM
Engine type: Single, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.1643 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: 142.0 km/h (88.2 mph)

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1550 mm
Overall length: 2160 mm
Overall width: 760 mm
Overall height: 1350 mm
Seat height: 780 mm
Wet weight: 244.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 12.00 litres
Reserve fuel capacity: 1.80 litres
Dry weight: Not on record - add it

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Twin cradle 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
Front wheel travel: 85 mm
Rear wheel travel: 110 mm