Piaggio Mp3 500 vs Kymco Cv3
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Piaggio Mp3 500 vs Kymco Cv3. Piaggio Mp3 500: 40 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 271 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 160 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Piaggio Mp3 500
Kymco Cv3
Horsepower (hp)
40 hp
60 hp
Torque (Nm)
46 Nm
55 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
160 km/h
180 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
271 kg
280 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
40 hp @ 7,500 rpm
~60 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated based on 550cc parallel-twin; official specs not fully released)
Torque
46 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
~55 Nm @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; official specs not fully released)
Top Speed
160 km/h
~180 km/h (estimated; official figure not confirmed for production)
Weight
271 kg (wet/curb weight)
~280 kg (estimated wet/curb weight; official figure not confirmed)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L typical real-world average)
~5.0 L/100km (estimated, based on engine class; official figures not published for production model)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
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
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
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