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2015 Piaggio MP3 500 3-Wheeled Scooter Is Here

We’ve got fresh photos of the 2015 iteration of Piaggio’s successful MP3 3-wheeled scooter. The MP3 machines sold in decent numbers since their introduction back in 2006, with media reporting that Piaggio moved more than 150,000 units. It’s time to introduce the 2015 Piaggio MP3 500, a modern scoot loaded with pretty much all the nifty technologies one expects from a futuristic bike.
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For starters, the engine of the MP3 500 got serious revisions, with a new CVT and upgraded settings promising lower fuel consumption. A ride-by-wire throttle system was installed for more precise, effortless rides in the urban clutter. The 2015 MP3 500 engine is good for 40 hp and 45Nm (33.1 lb-ft) of torque, which should be pretty much enough for both city rides and fast hauls on the highways circling the urban areas.

Besides anti-locking brakes, the 2015 Piaggio MP3 500 also received traction control, one feature which is rather rare in the scooter segment, save for the premium, bigger-displacement ones. These combined with the tilting front wheels architecture should make riding the new MP3 500 a lot faster even on wet roads and under hard braking.

The 2015 Piaggio MP3 500 was also revised on the aesthetic side, with new bodywork accents, a better two-up seat, LED daytime running lights and an updated digital dash cluster. A height-adjustable windscreen enhances rider comfort, while the underseat storage was increased, and it can now hold 2 full-face helmets. The 2015 Piaggio MP3 500 is available in the Sport and Business versions. The previous model year had a €8,850 ($12,090) price tag on the Business version, so we can expect the 2015 MP3 500 to come with a base price a little north of this area.

Below is a generic presentation of the MP3 500.
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