At the heart of the 2010 Piaggio MP3 500 scooter motorcycle, Piaggio relies on a 492.7 cc (30.1 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, maximum torque reaches 42.2 Nm (31.1 lb-ft) at 5,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox and belt final drive.
On the scales, the MP3 500 measures 244 kg (538 lbs) wet (curb). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 785 mm (30.9 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,550 mm (61 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability.
Within MotoLibrary's Piaggio archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 2010 to 2013, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Standover Height
785 mm (30.9 in)
Engine
Displacement492.7 ccm (30.06 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Torque42.2 Nm (4.3 kgf-m or 31.1 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
GearboxAutomatic
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
Performance
ExhaustEuro 3
Chassis
Front SuspensionParallelogram, cantilever
Front Travel85 mm (3.3 inches)
Rear SuspensionTwin hydraulic shock absorbers with pre-load adjuster
Rear Travel110 mm (4.3 inches)
Wheelbase1550 mm (61.0 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-12
Rear Tyre140/70-14
Front BrakesDouble disc
Front Brake Ø240 mm (9.4 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø280 mm (11.0 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.244.0 kg (537.9 pounds)
Seat Height785 mm (30.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Torque
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Seat Height
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Brakes
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Suspension
Suspension details can matter for comfort, road feel and long-distance riding.
Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
