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| The MP3 Touring Sport is powered by a 500cc electronically injected engine making it the most powerful MP3 yet. It lives up to its sporty name with its sleek matt black body, chrome detailing and the aggressive looking front grill. |
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General information |
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Model name
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Piaggio MP3 Sport LT 500 |
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Year
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2013 |
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Category
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Scooter |
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Rating
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3.9 View the detailed rating of value for money, design and look, reliability, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
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Engine and transmission |
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Displacement
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493.0 ccm (30.08 cubic inches) |
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Engine type
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Single cylinder, four-stroke |
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Engine details
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Piaggio Master engine |
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Power
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40.1 HP (29.3 kW)) @ 7250 RPM |
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Torque
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46.5 Nm (4.7 kgf-m or 34.3 ft.lbs) @ 5250 RPM |
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Top speed
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142.0 km/h (88.2 mph) |
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Bore x stroke
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94.0 x 71.0 mm (3.7 x 2.8 inches) |
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Valves per cylinder
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4 |
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Fuel system
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Injection |
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Fuel control
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Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
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Lubrication system
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Wet sump |
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Cooling system
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Liquid |
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Gearbox
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Automatic |
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Transmission type
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Belt (final drive) |
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Clutch
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Automatic dry centrifugal |
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Driveline
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Twist-and-go CVT with torque server |
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Emission details
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Euro 2 |
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Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
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Frame type
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Twin cradle made if high-strength steel tubes |
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Front suspension
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Tilting parallelogram with 4 arms supporting 2 steering tubes. |
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Front wheel travel
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85 mm (3.3 inches) |
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Rear suspension
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2 double acting hydraulic shock absorbers |
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Rear wheel travel
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110 mm (4.3 inches) |
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Front tire
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120/70-12 |
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Rear tire
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140/70-14 |
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Front brakes
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Double disc |
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Diameter
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240 mm (9.4 inches) |
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Rear brakes
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Single disc |
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Diameter
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240 mm (9.4 inches) |
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Wheels
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Aluminium alloy |
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Physical measures and capacities |
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Weight incl. oil, gas, etc
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244.0 kg (537.9 pounds) |
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Seat height
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780 mm (30.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
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Overall height
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1350 mm (53.1 inches) |
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Overall length
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2160 mm (85.0 inches) |
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Overall width
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760 mm (29.9 inches) |
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Wheelbase
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1550 mm (61.0 inches) |
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Fuel capacity
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12.00 litres (3.17 US gallons) |
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Reserve fuel capacity
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1.80 litres (0.48 US gallons) |
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Other specifications |
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Color options
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Dark gray, light gray |
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Starter
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Electric |
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Comments
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Two front wheels. |
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