| TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION |
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| Model ID |
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| Manufacturer (Make) | Piaggio |
| Model Name | MP3 500 |
| Year | 2011 |
| Category(class) | Scooter |
| Engine |
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| Engine Capacity (Displacement) | 492 ccm (30.02 cubic inches) |
| Engine Type | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Bore x Stroke | Ø94.0 mm x 71.0 mm (Ø3.7 inches x 2.8 inches) |
| Bore/Stroke Ratio | 1.32 |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 |
| Timing System | SOHC |
| Fuel System(Carburetion) | Injection |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Starter System | Electric |
| Lubrication System | Wet sump |
| Cooling System | Liquid |
| Powertrain |
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| Clutch | Automatic dry centrifugal |
| Transmission (Final Drive) | Belt |
| Chassis/Suspension/Brakes |
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| Frame Type | Double cradle trellis made if high-strength steel tubes |
| Front Suspension | Tilting parallelogram with 4 arms supporting 2 steering tubes. |
| Front Suspension Travel | 110 mm (4.33 inches) |
| Rear Suspension | 2 double acting hydraulic shock absorbers, swing arm. |
| Rear Suspension Travel | 110 mm (4.33 inches) |
| Front Brakes | Double disc. Twin piston |
| Front Brakes Diameter | Ø240 mm (Ø9.45 inches) |
| Rear Brakes | Single disc. Twin piston |
| Rear Brakes Diameter | Ø260 mm (Ø10.24 inches) |
| Front Tire | 120/70-12 |
| Rear Tire | 140/70-14 |
| Dimensions |
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| Overall Length | 2160 mm (85.04 inches) |
| Overall Width | 775 mm (30.51 inches) |
| Overall Height | 1350 mm (53.15 inches) |
| Seat Height | 785 mm (30.91 inches) |
| Curb Weight | 245.0 kg (540 lb) |
| Fuel Capacity | 12.00 litres (3.17 gallons) |
| Performance |
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| Max Power | 40.00 HP (29.2 kW) at 7250 RPM |
| Max Torque | 42.30 Nm (31.1 ft*lbs) at 5500 RPM |
| Power/Weight Ratio | 0.16 Hp/Kg |
| Top Speed | 143.0 km/h (89mph) |
| Acceleration (dart, speedup) time | |
| 0-100 km/h | 9.2 seconds |
| 0-60 mph | 8.7 seconds |
| 1/4 mile | - |
| 60 to 140 km/h, highest gear | - |
