After a hiatus in , the MP3 Sport returns to the U. Trikes are nothing new under the sun, but they have always been regarded and rightfully so as a vehicle with a niche purpose; delivery vehicles, meter-maids rides, and as an alternative to two-wheels for riders unable to hold up a bike. Suddenly, trikes corner as if they are on rails, and the genre has broken out of its traditional customer base.
The MP3 profile looks much like any other scooter, albeit with an exceptionally beefy front end. This perception changes rapidly with your perspective as you move around to look at it head-on. This setup grants the MP3 an uncommon combination of attributes; stable enough to be self-supporting without using the centerstand, yet capable of an astounding degree lean angle in the corners.
Much of the rest of this ride is fairly typical at a glance. The step-through frame, running boards, under-seat storage and swing-mount motor are pretty standard fare for the scooter sector, and most of the really nifty stuff is hidden under the hood, as it were.
One design feature I really like is the stadium-style pillion pad that places the passenger in a position to see over the riders head, or at least around it.
Though the factory made some adjustments to the frame to increase torsional rigidity, and tweaked the steering rake out one-quarter degree, the real showpiece of the chassis and suspension is the front end.
A parallelogram-type rack allows the front wheels, as well as the rest of the scooter, to bank into the turns a la two-wheeler style. To put it bluntly; you would have to try real hard to pull a lowsider on this thing!
Suspension travel is sufficient for a scooter even one that weighs in just under pounds wet with 3. Dual, mm front brake discs and a single mm rear disc control vehicle speed under the management of the ABS system — a feature that boosts the already-impressive traction and control afforded by the dual front wheels. Front and rear brakes are controlled primarily through hand levers on the bars, but the MP3 comes with a third option; a brake pedal that combines both front and rear under one control.
This is important for our European brothers and sisters in the wind, because the combined brake not only opens up the MP3 to riders without a proper motorcycle license in some areas , but it also serves to help new riders crossing over from cages whose first instinct is to stomp a pedal when things get dicey up ahead.
Testing the lock mechanism again at my destination, I pulled up the hand brake, got off the scooter and listened to it grumble as it ticked over. Walking around it you notice the main features, obviously the two front wheels and the stunning engineering that has gone into it, the fact that from the front, it actually doesn't look that big! But as you walk round it, you see it's size! From the back it looks like a big motorcycle, and from the side it looks like any other Maxi Scooter on the market.
It only has a 12 litre tank, which for me is a bit of a negative, but saying that, you can easily travel miles to one tank, which for a cc scooter, is respectable. The big seat is like your favourite armchair. It's wide, not too firm and the seat for the pillion isn't bad either. The riding position isn't the best for the taller rider, being 6ft 4 I would like a bit more room, but I always want more room. The screen offers decent protection too, there are three screen height settings and I found I'm best protected at the top setting as the wind did bounce off the screen straight into my eyes before I adjusted it!
It's a cc trike all in all, so travelling long distance shouldn't be a problem, the only downside being the tank size. Riding two up might be a different story, if you and your pillion are over 6ft and 16 stone, you may not enjoy the ride, but if not - you'll be comfortable the whole time, not to mention you'll be able to cruise at 70 no matter what your size! I've put another miles on the clock since I wrote this review, and now I've fully worked out the front wheel lock thingy - especially useful when you're parked in a space at a slight slope.
Reversing this beast is easy when rolling downhill with steering lock on, just turn the handlebar and you find yourself turning round. Piaggio MP3 Hybrid. To view more. How tall seat height is a Piaggio MP3 Business ?
The Piaggio MP3 Business seat …. They have a cc engine, regenerative braking system, and has a top speed of 20 MPH. Which is perfect if you are living in a city. Just one of the many standout functions that makes the MP3 Sport Advanced even easier to ride and more practical is the reverse gear, enabling you to use less physical force and delivering greater manoeuvrability even in the tightest situations.
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It's 1pm on an absolutely beautiful Friday afternoon, perhaps the only day of sunshine we've had all month and I'm sat on a brand new Piaggio MP3 LT, the latest from a reputable list of MP3 's, this one being the most powerful Piaggio have released as yet. The BV received a new generation of Piaggio motor. This engine is a generous cc and cranks a strong See Also : Free Converter Show details.
Piaggio claims kmh as the top speed , which equates to It has an all new engine, up from cc to cc and gains dry-sump lubrication. The smaller of the two MP3s makes a claimed With power of It is available in 1 colors in the Indonesia. Parking is easier than ever, requiring less physical exertion even in the narrowest spots or awkward situations. Just Now The result is a smooth, high-performance engine, very torquey at low and medium range rpm, that takes the Piaggio MP3 to a top speed of nearly miles-per-hour while fully respecting U.
Blow those sluggish factory settings away with this Magnum Piaggio MP3 engine management chip. Even on souped-up bikes, our Piaggio MP3 fuel management chip adds serious horsepower to your daily- or race riding. To be fair though, this is how most MP3s are ridden day to day. Piaggio claims kmh as the top speed, which equates to Its dimensions, ABS that comes as standard , the advanced technology instrument panel and outstanding performance make the MP3 HPE Sport a truly sporty scooter, perfect for any town or city.
After a hiatus in , the MP3 Sport returns to the U. The front wheels measure 12 inch, while the rear one is slightly bigger measuring 14 inch. The only reason I asked is on the freeway the other day I was just keeping up with the flow of traffic and I glanced down Show more See Also : Mp3 Converter Show details. Riding Impression: Piaggio MP3 Cycle World 7 hours ago We sampled the butch member of the trio, the MP3 with its four-valve, liquid-cooled, cc Single for power, a claimed 40 hp.
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Gif converter. Tiff converter. Webp converter. Ico converter. See our review of the Piaggio MP3 Read more Piaggio news. The dual contact patches up front give it uncommon tracking in the corners, a feature that endeared earlier versions to the hearts of riders who live in cities old enough to have cobblestone streets. Frame: Double cradle in high strength tubular steel Front suspension: Articulated quadrilateral - Stroke: 3. Electro-hydraulic suspension blocking system Rear suspension: Double hydraulic shock absorber with four-position spring pre-load adjustment double gas shock with continuous spring pre-load adjustment on the Sport and Sport Advanced versions - Stroke: 4.
With a percent increase in performance over the previous gen, it opens up the Sport as a viable commuter, no matter where you drive in the urban jungle. Closed loop system with Lambda probe for the exhaust. Electronic immobilizer, block of injection pump when the vehicle is tilted.
Twin spark ignition. In a scooter first, the Advanced comes standard with a reverse feature that makes maneuvering around the parking lot a breeze. TJ Hinton. J got an early start from his father and other family members who owned and rode motorcycles, and by helping with various mechanical repairs throughout childhood.
That planted a seed that grew into a well-rounded appreciation of all things mechanical, and eventually, into a formal education of same. Though primarily a Harley rider, he has an appreciation for all sorts of bikes and doesn't discriminate against any particular brand or region of origin. He currently holds an Associate's degree in applied mechanical science from his time at the M.
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