Official: New 350cc Piaggio MP3 | EICMA 2017

By John Milbank

Consumer Editor of Bennetts BikeSocial

Posted:

07.11.2017

The MP3 was the world’s first three-wheel scooter, designed to offer the convenience of a large scooter with the extra safety and stability of a patented suspension system that supports a pair of front wheels, and can be ridden with a car licence.

The 350cc motor replaces the existing 300, while the 500 has around a 10% increase in performance. Both bikes have Continental ABS and switchable traction control, with 13” front wheels that independently tilt on aluminium linking arms, and can be locked off when at a standstill, eliminating the need to put the stand down (though there is one). The lock releases when you pull away or press a button on the bars.

Both machines have a new windscreen, saddle and styling, while the Business version of the 500 has a TomTom Vio sat-nav as standard, and the Sport has new rear shocks.

SPECIFICATION: Piaggio MP3 350

Engine	Single-cylinder 4-stroke
Displacement	278 cm3
Bore x Stroke	78 mm x 69 mm
Power	n/a
Torque	n/a
Distribution	Single overhead cam shaft (SOHC) with 4 valves and roller tappets
Fuel system	Electronic injection
Ignition	Electronic with inductive exhaust and variable advance integrated in the injection CPU. Closed loop system with Lambda probe for the exhaust. Electronic immobilizer, block of injection pump when the vehicle is tilted. Traction control (ASR)
Cooling	Liquid
Lubrication	Dry sump
Starter	Electric with oil-bath free wheel
Transmission	CVT with torque server
Clutch	Centrifugal multi plate wet clutch
Frame	Double cradle in high strength tubular steel
Front suspension	Articulated quadrilateral - Stroke: 85 mm. Electro-hydraulic suspension blocking system.
Rear suspension	Dual hydraulic shock absorber with pre-adjusted spring in one of 4 positions - Stroke: 106 mm
Front brakes	Two 258 mm discs
Rear brake	240 mm Ø disc
Brakes	ABS with braking integrated with the pedal
Front wheel	Aluminium alloy 13" x 3.00
Rear wheel	Aluminium alloy 14" x 3.75
Front brakes	Tubeless 110/70-13”
Rear brake	Tubeless 140/60-14''
Length/Width	2,225 mm / 800 mm
Wheelbase	1,500 mm
Saddle height	790 mm
Fuel tank	12 litres (including 1.8 litre reserve)
Approval	Euro 4

SPECIFICATION: Piaggio MP3 500 hpe Sport and Business

Engine	MASTER hpe 4-stroke single cylinder
Displacement	493 cm3
Bore x Stroke	94 x 71 mm
Power	n/a
Torque	n/a
Distribution	Single overhead cam shaft (SOHC) with 4 valves and roller tappets
Fuel system	Electronic injection
Ignition	Electronic with inductive exhaust and variable advance integrated in the injection CPU. Closed loop system with Lambda probe for the exhaust. Electronic immobilizer, block of injection pump when the vehicle is tilted. Twin spark ignition. Dual map for throttle valve management (STD and ECO). Traction control (ASR)
Cooling	Liquid
Lubrication	Wet sump
Starter	Electric
Transmission	CVT with torque server
Clutch	Automatic, centrifugal dry clutch
Frame	Double cradle in high strength tubular steel
Front suspension	Articulated quadrilateral - Stroke: 85 mm. Electro-hydraulic suspension blocking system.
Rear suspension	Dual hydraulic shock absorber with pre-adjusted spring in one of 4 positions - Stroke: 108 mm
Front brakes	Two 258 mm discs
Rear brake	240 mm Ø disc
Front wheel	Aluminium alloy 13" x 3.00
Rear wheel	Aluminium alloy 14" x 4.50
Brakes	ABS with braking integrated with the pedal
Front tyres	Tubeless 110/70-13”
Rear tyre	Tubeless 140/70-14''
Length/Width	2,225 mm / 800 mm
Wheelbase	1,500 mm
Saddle height	790 mm
Fuel tank	12 litres (including 1.8 litre reserve)
Approval	Euro 4

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