Piaggio Mp3 500 vs Piaggio Mp3 300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Piaggio Mp3 500 vs Piaggio Mp3 300. 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. 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Piaggio Mp3 500
Piaggio Mp3 300
Horsepower (hp)
40 hp
22 hp
Torque (Nm)
46 Nm
24 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
160 km/h
135 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
271 kg
230 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
40 hp @ 7,500 rpm
22 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
46 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
24 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
Top Speed
160 km/h
135 km/h
Weight
271 kg (wet/curb weight)
230 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L typical real-world average)
3.8 L/100km (approx. 26 km/L, real-world estimate)
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
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
Top 10 Accessories
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