2012 Piaggio MP3 Sport LT 500. Image credits - Piaggio.
General information
Model
Piaggio MP3 Sport LT 500
Model year
2012
Category
Scooter
Rating
3.7 View the detailed rating of value for money, design and look, reliability, etc. Compare with any other bike.
Engine and transmission
Displacement
492.7 ccm (30.06 cubic inches)
Engine type
Single cylinder, four-stroke
Power output
40.0 HP (29.2 kW )) @ 7250 RPM
Torque
46.5 Nm (4.7 kgf-m or 34.3 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM
Top speed
145.0 km/h (90.1 mph)
Bore x stroke
94.0 x 71.0 mm (3.7 x 2.8 inches)
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel system
Injection
Fuel control
Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Ignition
Electronic inductive discharge
Lubrication system
Wet sump
Cooling system
Liquid
Gearbox
Automatic
Transmission type
Belt (final drive)
Clutch
Automatic dry centrifugal
Emission details
Euro 3
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type
Double cradle trellis made if high-strength steel tubes
Front suspension
Tilting parallelogram with 4 arms supporting 2 steering tubes.
Front wheel travel
110 mm (4.3 inches)
Rear suspension
2 double acting hydraulic shock absorbers, swing arm.
Rear wheel travel
110 mm (4.3 inches)
Front tire
120/70-12
Rear tire
140/70-14
Front brakes
Double disc
Diameter
240 mm (9.4 inches)
Rear brakes
Single disc
Diameter
240 mm (9.4 inches)
Wheels
Aluminium alloy, black
Physical measures and capacities
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc
245.0 kg (540.1 pounds)
Seat height
785 mm (30.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall length
2150 mm (84.6 inches)
Wheelbase
1549 mm (61.0 inches)
Fuel capacity
12.11 litres (3.20 US gallons)
Other specifications
Color options
Cosmo black, matte grey
Starter
Electric
Comments
Two front wheels. For use with a car driver license in some countries. Combined front and rear brakes with pedal. Extended front wheel distance. Additional lights.
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