Kymco Cv3 vs Piaggio Mp3 400
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kymco Cv3 vs Piaggio Mp3 400. Kymco Cv3: ~60 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated based on 550cc parallel-twin; official specs not fully released) hp, ~280 kg (estimated wet/curb weight; official figure not confirmed) weight, top speed ~180 km/h (estimated; official figure not confirmed for production), Motoryk rating 6.8/10. Piaggio Mp3 400: 35 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 275 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 155 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kymco Cv3
Piaggio Mp3 400
Horsepower (hp)
60 hp
35 hp
Torque (Nm)
55 Nm
38 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
180 km/h
155 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
280 kg
275 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
~60 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated based on 550cc parallel-twin; official specs not fully released)
35 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
~55 Nm @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; official specs not fully released)
38 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
Top Speed
~180 km/h (estimated; official figure not confirmed for production)
155 km/h
Weight
~280 kg (estimated wet/curb weight; official figure not confirmed)
275 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~5.0 L/100km (estimated, based on engine class; official figures not published for production model)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L) — estimated real-world average
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kymco Cv3
6.8/10
"A clever used bargain if the front suspension checks out clean."
Pros
+Leaning front end genuinely works
+Strong new-price depreciation
+Practical all-weather commuter
Cons
−Thin parts and dealer network
−Front suspension inspection critical
−Styling divides opinion sharply
Piaggio Mp3 400
7.8/10
"The best urban commuter you've never seriously considered buying."
Pros
+Rain confidence is exceptional
+Hydraulic parking lock feature
+Bulletproof engine when serviced
Cons
−Front linkage repairs are costly
−Specialist servicing required
−Breathless above 75mph
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