Yamaha Tricity 125 vs Piaggio Mp3 300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Tricity 125 vs Piaggio Mp3 300. Yamaha Tricity 125: 11.2 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 170 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 95 km/h, Motoryk rating 6.5/10. 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
Yamaha Tricity 125
Piaggio Mp3 300
Horsepower (hp)
11.2 hp
22 hp
Torque (Nm)
9.6 Nm
24 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
95 km/h
135 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
170 kg
230 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
11.2 hp @ 9,500 rpm
22 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
9.6 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
24 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
Top Speed
95 km/h
135 km/h
Weight
170 kg (wet/curb weight)
230 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.5 L/100km or approx. 40 km/L (typical real-world average)
3.8 L/100km (approx. 26 km/L, real-world estimate)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Tricity 125
6.5/10
"Niche but genuinely clever urban commuter for cautious or newer riders."
Pros
+Exceptional wet-weather stability
+Outstanding fuel economy
+Low running costs
Cons
−Gutless above 50mph
−Tiny underseat storage
−Leaning mechanism inspection essential
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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