Yamaha Tricity 300 vs Piaggio Mp3 400
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Tricity 300 vs Piaggio Mp3 400. Yamaha Tricity 300: 28 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 271 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h (estimated, note: Yamaha does not officially publish top speed), 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
Yamaha Tricity 300
Piaggio Mp3 400
Horsepower (hp)
28 hp
35 hp
Torque (Nm)
29 Nm
38 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
155 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
271 kg
275 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
28 hp @ 7,750 rpm
35 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
29 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
38 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
Top Speed
145 km/h (estimated, note: Yamaha does not officially publish top speed)
155 km/h
Weight
271 kg (wet/curb weight)
275 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.7 L/100km (approx. 27 km/L, typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L) — estimated real-world average
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 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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