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45/100Balanced
Power
40 HP
Top Speed
145 km/h
Torque
47 Nm
Engine
493 ccm
Technical Overview
2012 Piaggio MP3 Business 500 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Built around Piaggio's scooter motorcycle platform, the 2012 Piaggio MP3 Business 500 features a 492.7 cc (30.1 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 40 HP (29.2 kW) at 7,250 rpm while maximum torque reaches 46.5 Nm (34.3 lb-ft) at 5,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 81.2 HP per liter and a 1,750 rpm working window between peak torque (5,500 rpm) and peak power (7,250 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 Business 500 measures 244 kg (538 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.16 HP/kg (6.1 kg per horsepower). 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. The 12-liter (3.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 145 km/h (90 mph).
Specific Output
81.2 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.16 HP/kg (6.1 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
5,500–7,250 rpm
Standover Height
785 mm (30.9 in)
Engine
Displacement492.7 ccm (30.06 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsPiaggio Master engine
Power40.0 HP (29.2 kW)) @ 7250 RPM
Torque46.5 Nm (4.7 kgf-m or 34.3 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM
Compression11.0:1
Bore x Stroke94.0 x 71.0 mm (3.7 x 2.8 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
IgnitionElectronic inductive discharge
LubricationWet sump
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
GearboxAutomatic
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
ClutchAutomatic dry centrifugal
DrivelineCVT
Performance
Top Speed145.0 km/h (90.1 mph)
Emission DetailsClosed loop injection system with an oxygen sensor and a three-way catalytic converter.
Chassis
Frame TypeDouble cradle trellis made if high-strength steel tubes
Front SuspensionTilting parallelogram with 4 arms supporting 2 steering tubes.
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Power
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Seat Height
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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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