Piaggio MP3 Touring LT 300 I.E.: review, history, specs
The Piaggio MP3 Touring LT 300 I.E. was a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, single cylinder Trike motorcycle produced by Piaggio in 2012. Max torque was 16.96 ft/lbs (23.0 Nm) @ 6500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 21.99 HP (16.4 KW) @ 7500 RPM.
Piaggio MP3 Touring LT 300 I.E. | |
Manufacturer | |
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Production | 2012 |
Class | Trike |
Engine | liquid-cooled, four-stroke, single cylinder |
Bore / Stroke | 76.2mm x 76.2mm |
Horsepower | 21.99 HP (16.4 KW) @ 7500RPM |
Torque | 16.96 ft/lbs (23.0 Nm) @ 6500RPM |
Fuel System | EFI |
Transmission | Gear box: CVT Clutch: dry, centrifugal, automatic |
Suspension | Front: articulated quadrilateral consisting of four aluminum arms sustaining two steering tubes, and pull rod suspension geometry with offset wheel axle Rear: double dual action hydraulic shock absorber with adjustable spring preload |
Brakes | Front: dual 240 mm discs Rear: single 240 mm disc |
Front Tire | 120/70-12in |
Rear Tire | 140/60-14in |
Wheelbase | 58.7 inches (1491 mm) |
Length | 83.9 inches (2131 mm) |
Width | 29.29 inches (744 mm) |
Seat Height | 30.71 inches (780 mm) |
Weight | |
Manuals | Service Manual |
EngineEdit
A 76.2mm bore x 76.2mm stroke result in a displacement of just 278.0 cubic centimeters.
DriveEdit
The bike has a CVT transmission. Power was moderated via the dry, centrifugal, automatic.
ChassisEdit
It came with a 120/70-12in front tire and a 140/60-14in rear tire. Stopping was achieved via dual 240 mm discs in the front and a single 240 mm disc in the rear. The front suspension was a articulated quadrilateral consisting of four aluminum arms sustaining two steering tubes, and pull rod suspension geometry with offset wheel axle while the rear was equipped with a double dual action hydraulic shock absorber with adjustable spring preload. The wheelbase was 58.7 inches (1491 mm) long.
2012 Piaggio MP3 Touring LT 300 I.E.Edit
The 2012 MY Piaggio MP3 Touring LT 300 I.E. sports a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 278cc, single cylinder lump paired to a continuously variable transmission (CVT), and can produce 22 horsepower and 23 Nm of torque. Unlike the base 300 I.E., the LT version has had a number of modifications so one can ride it with a standard passenger car licence, such as an integral braking, through an additional brake pedal on the footrest, daylight running light integrated in the lower part of the leg shield, motorcycle-type turn indicators, as well as a widened, 465 mm, front track.