At the heart of the 2012 Piaggio MP3 250 scooter motorcycle, Piaggio pairs a 244.3 cc (14.9 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 22.5 HP (16.4 kW) while maximum torque reaches 21 Nm (15.5 lb-ft) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox. With a specific output of 92.1 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the MP3 250 measures 236 kg (520 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.1 HP/kg (10.49 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,488 mm (58.6 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 12-liter (3.2 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 3.73 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 322 km (200 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 124 km/h (77 mph).
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.
Specific Output
92.1 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.1 HP/kg (10.49 kg/HP)
Theoretical Range
~322 km (200 mi)
Engine
Displacement244.3 ccm (14.91 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power22.5 HP (16.4 kW))
Torque21.0 Nm (2.1 kgf-m or 15.5 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM
Bore x Stroke72.0 x 60.0 mm (2.8 x 2.4 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection
IgnitionCDI
LubricationWet sump
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
GearboxAutomatic
DrivelineTwist and go automatic CVT
Performance
Top Speed123.9 km/h (77.0 mph)
Fuel Consumption3.73 litres/100 km (26.8 km/l or 63.06 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases86.5 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Emission DetailsEPA and CARB
Chassis
Front SuspensionTilting parallelogram with 4 arms supporting 2 steering tubes.
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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