Piaggio Mp3 500 vs Piaggio Mp3 400
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Piaggio Mp3 500 vs Piaggio Mp3 400. 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 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
Piaggio Mp3 500
Piaggio Mp3 400
Horsepower (hp)
40 hp
35 hp
Torque (Nm)
46 Nm
38 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
160 km/h
155 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
271 kg
275 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
40 hp @ 7,500 rpm
35 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
46 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
38 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
Top Speed
160 km/h
155 km/h
Weight
271 kg (wet/curb weight)
275 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L) — estimated real-world average
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 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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