Technical Overview
2008 Piaggio MP3 250 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Engineered by Piaggio for the scooter motorcycle segment, the 2008 Piaggio MP3 250 pairs a 249 cc (15.2 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing.
On the scales, the MP3 250 measures 213 kg (470 lbs) wet (curb).
Within MotoLibrary's Piaggio archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2008 to 2013, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Engine
Displacement 249.0 ccm (15.19 cubic inches)
Engine Type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Engine Details Single cylinder, four-stroke
Fuel System Injection
Cooling Liquid
Transmission
Gearbox Automatic
Chassis
Front Suspension Parallelogram, cantilever
Rear Suspension Twin hydraulic shock absorbers with pre-load adjuster
Wheels & Brakes
Front Brakes Double disc
Front Brake Ø 240 mm (9.4 inches)
Rear Brakes Single disc
Rear Brake Ø 240 mm (9.4 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl. 213.0 kg (469.6 pounds)
Other
Starter Electric
Color Options Sky Blue, Excalibur Silver, Black Graphite, Cherry Red
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