Yamaha Tricity 300 vs Piaggio Mp3 300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Tricity 300
Piaggio Mp3 300
Horsepower (hp)
28 hp
22 hp
Torque (Nm)
29 Nm
24 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
135 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
271 kg
230 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
28 hp @ 7,750 rpm
22 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
29 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
24 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
Top Speed
145 km/h (estimated, note: Yamaha does not officially publish top speed)
135 km/h
Weight
271 kg (wet/curb weight)
230 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.7 L/100km (approx. 27 km/L, typical real-world average)
3.8 L/100km (approx. 26 km/L, real-world estimate)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Tricity 300
7.5/10
"A genuinely clever commuter that rewards patient, urban-focused riders enormously."
Pros
+Exceptional wet-weather front grip
+Smooth, tractable engine delivery
+Outstanding low-speed stability
Cons
−Front linkage maintenance costs hurt
−Storage space genuinely pathetic
−Heavier than it looks
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