2019 Piaggio MP3 500 Sport HPE

2019 Piaggio MP3 500 Sport HPE pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
MSRP
$9,199
Type
Touring Scooter
Insurance
Compare with the 2016 Piaggio Fly 50 4V 2016 Piaggio Fly 50 4V
Model Type
Touring Scooter
MSRP
$9,199
Dealers
Warranty
24
Insurance
Finance
Generic Type (Primary)
Touring Scooter
Manufacturer Country
Italy
Introduction Year
2008
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Parent Company
Piaggio & C. SpA
Display Name
MP3 500 Sport HPE
Photo Gallery
Standard
Year
2019
Make
Piaggio
Engine Type
Single-Cylinder
Cylinders
1
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Horsepower (bhp/kW)
38.8 / 28.5
Horsepower RPM
7250
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
33.6 / 45.5
Torque RPM
5000
Cooling
Liquid
Valves
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Bore (mm/in)
94 / 3.7
Stroke (mm/in)
71 / 2.8
Displacement (cc/ci)
493 / 30.1
Starter
Electric
Fuel Requirements
Premium
US Miles Per Gallon (Combined)
55
CAN Liters Per Kilometer (Combined)
4.3
Fuel Type
Gas
Turbocharged
No
Supercharged
No
Fuel Injector
Yes
Carburetor
No
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Transmission Type
Continuously Variable (CVT)
Primary Drive (Engine / Transmission)
Belt
Reverse
No
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Front Wheel Width (in)
3
Rear Wheel Width (in)
4.5
Chromed
No
Front Tire Width
110
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Front Wheel Diameter
13
Rear Tire Width
140
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Rear Wheel Diameter
14
Front Tire (Full Spec)
Dual 110/70 - 13
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
140/70 - 14
Front Brake Type
Dual Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
10.2 / 258
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
9.4 / 240
Anti-Lock Brakes
Standard
Linked Brake System Front to Rear
Standard
Front Suspension Type
Two Wheel Independent Tilting
Front Travel (in/mm)
3.3 / 95
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Front Suspension Brand Name
Kabaya
Steering Damper
No
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)
4.3 / 108
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
2
Rear Suspension Brand Name
Kabaya
Rear Suspension Material
Steel
Air Adjustable
No
Steering Control
Handlebar
Length (ft)
7.3
Width (in/mm)
31.5 / 800
Wheelbase (in/mm)
60.6 / 1540
Length (ft/ft)
7
Length (ft/in)
3.6
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
575 / 261
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
3.1 / 12
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
0.5 / 1.8
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
0.86
Seat Type
One-Piece
Adjustable
No
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Height (in/mm)
31.1 / 790
Number Of Seats
2
Backrest Logo Plate
No
Backrest Type
Fixed
Backrest Location
Driver and Passenger
Lumbar Adjustment
No
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Frame
Steel
Body Material
Plastic
Floor Board Location
Driver
Hand Grips
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Passenger
Adjustable
No
Chain Guard
No
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Fork Guards
No
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Tank Guard
No
Hand Guards
No
Brush Guard
No
Heel Guards
No
Exhaust Guard
Yes
Light Guard
No
Side Cover
Yes
Fuel Tank Cover
Yes
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Lower Fairing
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Upper Fairing
Standard
License Plate
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Computer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
Gauge
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Warranty (Months/Condition)
24 / Limited
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Windshield Mounts
Standard
Metallic
No
Folding
Yes
Windshield Lowers
No
Height Adjustable
Yes
Tinted
Yes
Height
Mid
Underseat Storage
Standard
Lockable Storage
Standard
Rear Rack
Standard
Helmet Storage
Standard
Glove Box / Dash Storage
Standard
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Power Outlet
Standard
User Reviews
1 review
  • Refined, practical super scooter
    By  (I am an Owner) on Oct 30, 2020

    First of all, understand I have been a sportsbike or naked cafe racer owner my entire adult life. But bikes designed for purists like me, let's admit it, are super fun for a spin and even for a weekend adventure if you pack light - but they are not very practical in day to day life. You want to go ...

    Enter the MP3 500. Super stable so you'll feel you can do what everybody in Europe does on scooters - you dress normally, at least around town. Sure you wear a helmet and so on - all can be conveniently stored under the seat as you arrive at tour destination. People will think you got there in a cab or your car. Super convenient. That was the main attraction to me.

    I was also very pleasantly surprised by its dynamic behavior: decent pickup and acceleration (nowhere remotely near a sportsbike of course, it's heavy and 50HP or so), but I'll leave most cars behind at stop lights. but the best of course is its super stable, super confidence inspiring front end. You will push things and laugh silly at the lean angles you can pull off with complete confidence - what a stroke of genius. It's early fall as I write this and I rode downhill on a road with tons of leaves on it. No problem, never felt so confident on any bike in those conditions.

    It *is* a heavy mother when moving and maneuvering it around at very low speeds, but you'll get used to it very quickly. On my R1100S Beemer there are conditions where I am super careful putting it on the center stand, or parking it on a steep street... with this thing... no problem, but it does require you to respect its heft. But the front wheel lock makes it easy *once* you really learn to use it. I recommend you adjust to the bike's dynamics as if is a regular bike before you get into the front wheel lock stuff.

    Bravo Piaggio. For as long as I live, I'll always have one of these, along with a sports bike for weekend splurges and -for now- a car for when you gotta use it.

    I love this thing.

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