Metropolis

2016 Peugeot Metropolis Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Peugeot's scooter motorcycle platform, the 2016 Peugeot Metropolis relies on a 399 cc (24.4 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 37.2 HP (27.2 kW) at 7,250 rpm while maximum torque reaches 38.1 Nm (28.1 lb-ft) at 5,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 93.2 HP per liter and a 1,750 rpm working window between peak torque (5,500 rpm) and peak power (7,250 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the Metropolis measures 256 kg (564 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.15 HP/kg (6.88 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 780 mm (30.7 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,500 mm (59.1 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 13.5-liter (3.6 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Peugeot archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2013 to 2021, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.