Piaggio MP3 Touring 300 I.E.: review, history, specs
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| Piaggio MP3 Touring 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 |
The Piaggio MP3 Touring 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.
Engine[edit | edit source]
A 76.2mm bore x 76.2mm stroke result in a displacement of just 278.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a CVT transmission. Power was moderated via the dry, centrifugal, automatic.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
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 300 I.E.[edit | edit source]
The 2012 MY Piaggio MP3 Touring 300 I.E. sports a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 278cc, single cylinder engine paired to a continuously variable transmission and can produce 22 horsepower and 23 Nm of torque. It features a ride-by-wire technology, which makes for a smooth power delivery, as well as enhanced rider comfort. In addition, it comes with a spacious dual seat, with lumbar support for the rider, as well as pillion backrest and grabrails, which, combined with the standard windshield, it ensures the long haul capabilities of this machine.