Built around Piaggio's scooter motorcycle platform, the 2012 Piaggio MP3 Sport LT 500 relies on a 492.7 cc (30.1 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. 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 Sport LT 500 measures 245 kg (540 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.16 HP/kg (6.13 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 1,549 mm (61 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 12.11-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).
Within MotoLibrary's Piaggio archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2012 to 2013, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
81.2 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.16 HP/kg (6.13 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 DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power40.0 HP (29.2 kW)) @ 7250 RPM
Torque46.5 Nm (4.7 kgf-m or 34.3 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM
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
Performance
Top Speed145.0 km/h (90.1 mph)
Emission DetailsEuro 3
Chassis
Frame TypeDouble cradle trellis made if high-strength steel tubes
Front SuspensionTilting parallelogram with 4 arms supporting 2 steering tubes.
Seat Height785 mm (30.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Length2150 mm (84.6 inches)
Fuel Capacity12.11 litres (3.20 US gallons)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsCosmo black, matte grey
Notes
Two front wheels. For use with a car driver license in some countries. Combined front and rear brakes with pedal. Extended front wheel distance. Additional lights.
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Power
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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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