Piaggio Mp3 300 vs Piaggio Mp3 500
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Piaggio Mp3 300
Piaggio Mp3 500
Horsepower (hp)
22 hp
40 hp
Torque (Nm)
24 Nm
46 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
135 km/h
160 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
230 kg
271 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
22 hp @ 7,500 rpm
40 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
24 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
46 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
Top Speed
135 km/h
160 km/h
Weight
230 kg (wet/curb weight)
271 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.8 L/100km (approx. 26 km/L, real-world estimate)
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Piaggio Mp3 300
7.5/10
"The commuter scooter that genuinely earns its strange premium."
Pros
+Exceptional low-speed stability
+Genuinely all-weather capable
+Strong resale value retention
Cons
−Hydraulic lock failures expensive
−Heavy for a scooter
−Neglected service histories common
Piaggio Mp3 500
7.5/10
"Brilliant urban weapon if you budget for its unique maintenance demands."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine, rarely problems
+Remarkable urban filtering confidence
+Genuinely useful onboard storage
Cons
−Front suspension maintenance expensive
−Specialist dealers hard finding
−Heavy, awkward tight parking