Positioned in Piaggio's scooter motorcycle lineup, the 2012 Piaggio MP3 Touring LT 400 features a 399 cc (24.4 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 34 HP (24.8 kW) while maximum torque reaches 37 Nm (27.3 lb-ft) at 5,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 85.2 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
The 12.11-liter (3.2 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 4.06 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 298 km (185 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 142 km/h (88 mph).
Specific Output
85.2 HP/L
Theoretical Range
~298 km (185 mi)
Engine
Displacement399.0 ccm (24.35 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power34.0 HP (24.8 kW))
Torque37.0 Nm (3.8 kgf-m or 27.3 ft.lbs) @ 5000 RPM
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
GearboxAutomatic
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
ClutchAutomatic dry centrifuge with damper buffers
DrivelineCVT
Performance
Top Speed141.6 km/h (88.0 mph)
Fuel Consumption4.06 litres/100 km (24.6 km/l or 57.94 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases94.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Frame TypeTwin cradle made of high-strength steel tubes
Front SuspensionParallelogram supporting two steering tubes
Rear SuspensionTwin hydraulic shock absorbers with pre-load adjuster
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 Ø240 mm (9.4 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Overall Length2159 mm (85.0 inches)
Overall Width744 mm (29.3 inches)
Fuel Capacity12.11 litres (3.20 US gallons)
Oil Capacity0.90 litres (0.95 US quarts)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsBlue, Silver
Notes
Two front wheels. Car driver license in some countries.
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