At the heart of the 2012 Piaggio MP3 Hybrid scooter motorcycle, Piaggio 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 18.2 HP (13.3 kW) at 7,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 27.5 Nm (20.3 lb-ft) at 3,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox. With a specific output of 65.5 HP per liter and a 4,000 rpm working window between peak torque (3,500 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 Hybrid measures 257 kg (567 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.07 HP/kg (14.12 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 780 mm (30.7 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance. 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
65.5 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.07 HP/kg (14.12 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
3,500–7,500 rpm
Standover Height
780 mm (30.7 in)
Engine
Displacement278.0 ccm (16.96 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsAdditional synchronous brushless permanent magnet electric motor
Power18.2 HP (13.3 kW)) @ 7500 RPM
Torque27.5 Nm (2.8 kgf-m or 20.3 ft.lbs) @ 3500 RPM
Bore x Stroke75.0 x 63.0 mm (3.0 x 2.5 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. EFI
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
IgnitionInductive discharge digital electronic
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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