Built around Piaggio's scooter motorcycle platform, the 2011 Piaggio MP3 300ie pairs a 278 cc (17 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 22.1 HP (16.2 kW) at 7,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 23.5 Nm (17.3 lb-ft) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox. With a specific output of 79.5 HP per liter and a 1,000 rpm working window between peak torque (6,500 rpm) and peak power (7,500 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 MP3 300ie measures 236 kg (520 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.09 HP/kg (10.68 kg per horsepower). The 12-liter (3.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 125 km/h (78 mph).
Specific Output
79.5 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.09 HP/kg (10.68 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,500–7,500 rpm
Engine
Displacement278.0 ccm (16.96 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsQuasar engine
Power22.1 HP (16.2 kW)) @ 7500 RPM
Torque23.5 Nm (2.4 kgf-m or 17.3 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. EFI
IgnitionCDI
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
GearboxAutomatic
Performance
Top Speed125.0 km/h (77.7 mph)
Chassis
Front SuspensionTilting parallelogram with 4 arms supporting 2 steering tubes.
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