Piaggio MP3 Touring 400 I.E.: review, history, specs
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| Piaggio MP3 Touring 400 I.E. | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Production | 2012 |
| Class | Trike |
| Engine | liquid-cooled, single-cylinder MASTER, four-stroke, four-valve |
| Bore / Stroke | 86.4mm x 86.4mm |
| Horsepower | 34.06 HP (25.4 KW) @ 7500RPM |
| Torque | 27.29 ft/lbs (37.0 Nm) @ 5500RPM |
| Fuel System | EFI |
| Transmission | Gear box: CVT Clutch: dry, centrifugal with damper buffers, automatic |
| Suspension | Front: parallelogram composed of four aluminum arms supporting two steering tubes, cantilevered suspension Rear: two dual effect hydraulic shocks, four-position spring preload |
| Brakes | Front: dual 240 mm steel discs, 2-piston floating calipers Rear: single 240 mm steel disc, 2-piston floating caliper |
| Front Tire | 120 / 70 - 12in |
| Rear Tire | 140 / 70 - 14in |
| Wheelbase | 60.98 inches (1549 mm) |
| Length | 85.79 inches (2179 mm) |
| Width | 29.29 inches (744 mm) |
| Seat Height | 30.91 inches (785 mm) |
| Weight | 244.0 kg (wet) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Piaggio MP3 Touring 400 I.E. was a liquid-cooled, single-cylinder MASTER, four-stroke, four-valve Trike motorcycle produced by Piaggio in 2012. Max torque was 27.29 ft/lbs (37.0 Nm) @ 5500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 34.06 HP (25.4 KW) @ 7500 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
A 86.4mm bore x 86.4mm stroke result in a displacement of just 399.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a CVT transmission. Power was moderated via the dry, centrifugal with damper buffers, automatic.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 120 / 70 - 12in front tire and a 140 / 70 - 14in rear tire. Stopping was achieved via dual 240 mm steel discs, 2-piston floating calipers in the front and a single 240 mm steel disc, 2-piston floating caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a parallelogram composed of four aluminum arms supporting two steering tubes, cantilevered suspension while the rear was equipped with a two dual effect hydraulic shocks, four-position spring preload. The wheelbase was 60.98 inches (1549 mm) long.
2012 Piaggio MP3 Touring 400 I.E.[edit | edit source]
The 2012 MY Piaggio MP3 Touring 400 I.E. is a mid-displacement trike that addresses riders who want to spend more time behind the bars, whether solo or two-up. It comes standard with a spacious, two-up seat, with lumbar support for the rider and pillion grab handles, a windshield, for more protection against the elements, and a standard hard trunk, offering one of the best storage capacities in its class.
At its heart lies a liquid-cooled, four-stroke 399cc, single cylinder powerplant mated to a continuously variable transmission (CVT), that produces 34 horsepower and 37 Nm of torque. In addition, it has a parallelogram front suspension system, which give it superior cornering abilities.