Piaggio MP3 500 Sport

So, at first glance, the new Piaggio MP3 500 Sport might simply appear as a new graphics reserved to the Gilera Fuoco 500: and, instead, instead of two rings of the House of Arcore, Piaggio is now place the logo as well as an aggressive graphics matt, initially thought to take hold on the American public by playing on the strength of the brand Piaggio (made popular by Vespa) even in the States.

492 cc., single-cylinder dual-spark, the engine that drives MP3 Master 500 Sport is capable of delivering 40 hp at 7,250 rpm and maximum torque of over 42 Nm at 5,500 rpm, sufficient to provide benefits “sport” to a vehicle that was created to provide a pilot and one passenger safety standards much higher than that of a traditional scooter: thanks to dual front wheel, in fact, MP3 is able to provide unmatched performance in low grip as well as greater safety in emergency conditions. The price to pay, of course, a slight reduction of agility “When passing” column of cars and a significant increase in the total weight of the vehicle.

As for focus, even for a newcomer in the family has a look MP3 extremely aggressive, embellished details “bad” as the metal handle in plain view or circles blacks ten races. In effect, then, the optical unit to the five elements, with the two major anti-shock protection with off-road junction, and the fairing that provides wind protection along with the fairing of the shield, behind which there is a large platform.

tense, minimalist lines of the tail, a combination of plastic and structures in metal pipes which include the front of the vehicle, going to compose a rear rack, while the wide seat provides – according to the technicians Piaggio – high levels of comfort pilot and passenger.

Unknown list price, although it should not deviate too much from 7920 euros required for the Gilera Fuoco 500.