Segment: Trike
Production years: 2009, 2010
The 2010 MY Piaggio MP3 250, as its previous embodiments, sports a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 244cc, single cylinder Quasar powerhouse mated to a continuously variable transmission (CVT), and can produce 22 horsepower and 21 Nm of torque. It is suitable for novice riders, who want to experience the trike world, thanks to its user-friendly power delivery, as well as more experienced ones who prefer a lighter, nimbler and fun trike. It features the acclaimed parallelogram front suspension and two hydraulic shock absorbers in the rear, which significantly increase its cornering abilities, as well as make for a plush ride. In addition, a generous two-up seat and passenger grab rails, mean it can be enjoyed solo or two-up, whether on boulevard strolls, or on weekend countryside trips.
engine specs | Type: | liquid-cooled, single-cylinder QUASAR, four-stroke, four-valve | Displacement: | 244 cm3 | Bore X Stroke: | 2.8x2.4 in OR 71 mm | Compression Ratio: | - | Horsepower: | 22/8250 KW(hp)/RPM | Torque: | 15/6750 lb-ft/RPM OR 20/6750 Nm/RPM | Fuel System: | EFI |
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transmission specs | Gearbox: | CVT | Clutch: | - | Primary Drive: | - | Final Drive: | - |
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chassis specs | Frame: | twin cradle, high tensile steel tubes | Front Suspension: | parallelogram composed of four aluminum arms supporting two steering tubes, cantilevered suspension | Rear Suspension: | two dual effect hydraulic shock absorbers and adjustable spring preload | Front Brake: | dual 240 mm steel discs, 2-piston floating calipers | Rear Brake: | single 240 mm steel disc |
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dimension specs | Overall Length: | 85 in OR 2159 mm | Overall Width: | 29.3 in OR 744 mm | Seat Height: | 30.7 in OR 780 mm | Weelbase: | 58.6 in OR 1488 mm | Ground Clearance: | - | Weight: | 450 lbs OR 204 kg | Fuel Capacity: | 3.2 gallons OR 12.1 L |
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tyres specs | Front: | 120 / 70 - 12in | Rear: | 130 / 70 - 12in |
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