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Especially in Paris, where every third scooter feels like an MP3. Whereby, and it should be said, the success of the Italians was virtually attributed to them.

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The helmet compartment, which holds two full-face helmets or a briefcase, is only accessible via the electrically unlocked bench seat.

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People with a similar disposition will be more pleased with the bench that has been extended from 63 to 79 centimeters and the larger windshield.

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The three-channel ABS serve to ensure that the stew, which has also been revised in the sense of more smooth running and less consumption, does not cause the rear wheel to spin.

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The bench was 16 centimeters longer.

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The new body looks much more elegant, especially from the rear.

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Most noticeable are the front wheels, which now measure 13 inches instead of twelve.

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The cockpit provides extensive information and offers a storage compartment and a USB port.

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For people who want to know exactly, there is the free PMP app for smartphones (Android and iPhone). However, the Bluetooth adapter and the bracket (approx. 150 euros) are chargeable..

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The front light of the Piaggio MP3 Sport 500 I.E.

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The front window of the Piaggio MP3 Sport 500 I.E. offers enough wind protection.

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Sensible, such as a three-channel ABS from Continental and an anti-slip regulation, which must be paid for separately, however.

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In addition, there was a lot of new electronics with the MP3.

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Even if the new MP3, which was consequently presented in the French capital, is completely the old one at first glance, more than 80 percent of all components are new.

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The enormous customer potential did not go undiscovered, and since 2009 the MP3 has been available ex works in the “car” version on request. By the way, recognizable by the indicators, which are mounted on the outriggers instead of in the
Body are integrated.

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With 9790 euros for the ABS version, Piaggio is rewarded princely for entry into scooter fun for car driver license holders.

Piaggio MP3 Sport 500 I.E. in the driving report

More than a niche vehicle

Who would have thought that? When Piaggio presented the MP3 three-wheeler in 2006, nobody would have seriously believed that this concept would become more than a niche vehicle.

Today, eight years and over 150,000 copies sold worldwide, is the Piaggio MP3 is a familiar sight on the streets. Especially in Paris, where every third scooter feels like an MP3. Whereby, and it should be said, the success of the Italians was virtually attributed to them. Because it was a resourceful hobbyist who found a way to convert the MP3 so that it can be driven at least in Germany with the old class 3 driver’s license, i.e. car license. Other countries have different customs in this regard.

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Piaggio MP3 Sport 500 I.E. in the driving report
More than a niche vehicle

Navi function, route tracking, operating instructions

The nice, but not absolutely necessary electronics include two mappings, whereby no differences could be determined at the first contact, as well as an informative cockpit. For people who want to know exactly, there is the free PMP app for smartphones (Android and iPhone). On the other hand, the Bluetooth adapter and the bracket (approx. 150 euros) are chargeable. PMP stands for Piaggio Multimedia Platform and, in addition to a navigation function, route tracking, operating instructions, dealer directory and the like, offers a variety of information from the inner workings of the scooter. Among other things, longitudinal and lateral accelerations, currently required power and torque, inclined position and so on can be called up …

People with a more analogue disposition will be more pleased with the new Piaggio MP3 Sport 500 I.E’s seat, which has been extended from 63 to 79 centimeters, and the larger windshield. The helmet compartment, which holds two full-face helmets or a briefcase, is only accessible via the electrically unlocked bench seat.

Both groups should enjoy the more pleasing appearance due to the tighter lines. And about the driving behavior. Because apart from the concept-related inertia when turning, the Piaggio MP3 Sport 500 I.E drives like a conventional scooter. With 9790 euros for the ABS version, Piaggio is getting a princely reward for entry into scooter fun for car driver license holders.

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Data Piaggio MP3 Sport 500 I.E

Piaggio

At first glance, he’s just the same. The 13-inch wheels are new.

engine
Single-cylinder four-stroke engine, an overhead, chain-driven camshaft, four valves per cylinder, injection, centrifugal clutch and variator, traction control.
Bore x stroke: 94.0 x 71.0 mm
Displacement: 493 cm³
Rated output: 29.5 kW (40 hp) at 7250 rpm
Max. Torque: 45.5 Nm at 5250 rpm

landing gear
Tubular steel frame, parallelogram with aluminum wishbones and two pushed short swing arms at the front, drive unit swing arm, two spring struts, two disc brakes at the front, Ø 258 mm, disc brakes at the rear, Ø 240 mm, integral brake, optional ABS. Cast aluminum wheels: 3.00 x 13; 4.50 x 14
Tire: 110 / 70-13; 140 / 70-14

mass and weight
Wheelbase 1550 mm, seat height 790 mm, weight with a full tank approx. 280 kg, load approx. 180 kg, tank capacity
twelve liters.
Guarantee: two years
Colors: blue, black, white
Price including ancillary costs: 9390 euros / 9790 euros (with ABS)

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