Piaggio Mp3 300 vs Yamaha Tmax 560
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Piaggio Mp3 300 vs Yamaha Tmax 560. Piaggio Mp3 300: 22 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 230 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 135 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Yamaha Tmax 560: 47.6 hp @ 6,750 rpm hp, 220 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Piaggio Mp3 300
Yamaha Tmax 560
Horsepower (hp)
22 hp
47.6 hp
Torque (Nm)
24 Nm
55.7 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
135 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
230 kg
220 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
22 hp @ 7,500 rpm
47.6 hp @ 6,750 rpm
Torque
24 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
55.7 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
Top Speed
135 km/h
175 km/h
Weight
230 kg (wet/curb weight)
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.8 L/100km (approx. 26 km/L, real-world estimate)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 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
Yamaha Tmax 560
8.5/10
"The best scooter money can buy, used or new."
Pros
+Genuinely motorcycle-like handling
+Bulletproof 562cc twin
+Huge underseat storage
Cons
−Expensive even used
−CVT belt often neglected
−Heavy at 218kg
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