Positioned in Piaggio's scooter motorcycle lineup, the 2010 Piaggio MP3 LT 300 utilizes a 278 cc (17 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, maximum torque reaches 23.5 Nm (17.3 lb-ft) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox.
On the scales, the MP3 LT 300 measures 236 kg (520 lbs) wet (curb). 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).
Engine
Displacement278.0 ccm (16.96 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Torque23.5 Nm (2.4 kgf-m or 17.3 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection
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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Torque
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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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