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Piaggio MP3 400cc
Scooter’s three for all
Three is the magic number for Piaggio! By adding a wheel to its conventional twist-and-go scooter to create the MP3, the maker appealed to safety-conscious drivers looking to swap from four wheels and beat the jams.
Increase in power makes MP3 much more flexible
By James Baggott
22nd January 2008
From launch, the groundbreaking model was offered with 125cc and 250cc powerplants. And now, a bigger, 34bhp 400cc version has joined the range.
The four-stroke engine provides enough pace to keep up with traffic at motorway speeds – handy if your commute includes faster roads. It has a top speed of around 85mph, although Piaggio says the extra grunt is available lower in the revs, too, for nippy performance in town.
The MP3’s clever tilt mechanism allows the two front wheels to lean, as on a normal scooter, to boost grip and stability. There’s under-seat storage for a helmet, while the fairing protects riders from the weather. And it comes with a two-year warranty and 12-month recovery package.
The four-stroke engine provides enough pace to keep up with traffic at motorway speeds – handy if your commute includes faster roads. It has a top speed of around 85mph, although Piaggio says the extra grunt is available lower in the revs, too, for nippy performance in town.
The MP3’s clever tilt mechanism allows the two front wheels to lean, as on a normal scooter, to boost grip and stability. There’s under-seat storage for a helmet, while the fairing protects riders from the weather. And it comes with a two-year warranty and 12-month recovery package.
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In detail
Piaggio MP3 400ie scooter
Price: £4,999
Contact: 00800 818 29800, www.uk.piaggio.com
Maker’s claim: “Our revolutionary scooter, with superb performance and safety, now has more power.”
Piaggio MP3 400ie scooter
Price: £4,999
Contact: 00800 818 29800, www.uk.piaggio.com
Maker’s claim: “Our revolutionary scooter, with superb performance and safety, now has more power.”
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