Piaggio MP3 400 LT
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Description
The Piaggio MP3 (an acronym of Moto Piaggio a 3 ruote, Italian for "Piaggio motorcycle with 3 wheels") is a tilting three-wheeled scooter from the Italian manufacturer Piaggio. It was first brought to market in 2006.
Two wheels are in the front and one in the rear part of the scooter.
Because of its unique three-wheel mechanism, it can be brought to a stop and parked like a car, without using a traditional kickstand or centre stand. The front suspension is similar to the single-sided trailing arm of Vespa-style suspensions, linked by an alloy parallelogram and a central steering arm. Care must be taken[citation needed] when increasing the throttle from a stop, since the front suspension locking device disengages after the engine is brought to 1,400 RPM above idle. When moving at slow speeds or stopped, the rider must maintain balance through forward motion or with feet on the ground. The front suspension locks or unlocks with the flick of a switch, located just below the throttle on the right handlebar. The suspension lock can be activated only manually, and only at low speeds or at a stop. A parking brake is used in conjunction with the locking mechanism to park the bike. A traditional center stand also is provided, useful in situations where the suspension cannot be locked, such as with a dead battery.
Specifications
- Name
- Piaggio MP3 400 LT
- Category
- Scooter
- Engine Type
- Single cylinder
- Capacity
- 398 cc
- Power
- 34 ch (25 kW)
- Maximum torque
- 3,8 mkg
- Weight
- 240 kg (529 lb)
- Price
- 7 999 €
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