At the heart of the 2012 Piaggio MP3 400 scooter motorcycle, Piaggio utilizes a 399 cc (24.4 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke layout.
On the scales, the MP3 400 measures 238 kg (525 lbs) wet (curb). The 12.11-liter (3.2 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 4.06 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 298 km (185 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 142 km/h (88 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's Piaggio archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 2008 to 2023, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Theoretical Range
~298 km (185 mi)
Engine
Displacement399.0 ccm (24.35 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
GearboxAutomatic
ClutchAutomatic dry centrifuge with damper buffers
Performance
Top Speed141.6 km/h (88.0 mph)
Fuel Consumption4.06 litres/100 km (24.6 km/l or 57.94 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases94.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
ExhaustEuro 3
Chassis
Frame TypeTwin cradle made of high-strength steel tubes
Front SuspensionParallelogram, cantilever
Rear SuspensionTwin hydraulic shock absorbers with pre-load adjuster
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Fuel Capacity
Fuel capacity helps estimate touring range and how often you may need to stop.
Brakes
Brake setup is worth comparing if you ride in traffic, mountains or with a passenger.
Suspension
Suspension details can matter for comfort, road feel and long-distance riding.
Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
