2008 Other Makes MP3 400

ZAPM590T685000079

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This bike is in excellent condition and has been fastidiously maintained, serviced and always kept undercover. New tires added. Lightly and carefully ridden, solo passenger only used for local commuting. Fun, safe, dependable and cool scooter/bike with 400cc of power. Great commuter or weekend cruiser. Two passenger capabilities. The technically revolutionary three-wheel layout with two front wheels is the basis of the extraordinary success of the Mp3, a scooter unlike anything else in the world which, with its innovative design with two independently sprung and tilting wheels redefined the very concept of dynamic stability.With the automatic clutch and central stabiliser for greater safety, this is a fantastic maxi scooter for the beginner or advanced rider. The Piaggio MP3 400 i.e. is truly an all-round scooter. On town rides, the Piaggio MP3 400 i.e. handles cobblestones, tram tracks and irregular roads with the greatest of ease and stays stable and safe on wet roads as well. The exceptionally large underseat storage bay (which holds two full-face helmets), the wraparound protection of the wide front shield and excellent cruising speed the new engine offers make this the ideal vehicle for long-distance as well as tougher rides. Impeccable stability when leaning into fast curves or when braking thanks to the longer rear end, increased rear wheel contact surface and outstanding road grip provided by the innovative parallelogram front suspension built to an original Piaggio design. Its tilt mechanism is composed of four cast aluminium arms, with four hinges fixed to the central tube and two guide tubes on either side of the parallelogram, connected to the arms via suspension pins and ball bearings.The high strength tubular steel frame of the Piaggio MP3 400 is the result of a design project based on the latest CAD technology and computerised FEM (Finite Element Method) analysis. All aspects of the frame, including its structural strength and weight were defined and thoroughly tested at the very beginning of the project, and the validity of the solutions adopted were verified at every stage of the process. Bike serviced March 1 2013 .. New battery installed.Extras! 48 litre top box with tilting support for easy access to the MP3’s rear storage compartment. Large Helmet (see pics) Engine and transmissionSwitch unitEngine type:1 cylinders, 4-stroke, SingleDisplacement:398 cc (24.32 cubic inches)Bore × stroke:3.38 inch × 2.72 inch (oversquare - shortstroke)Cooling system:Water cooledPower:33.99 HP (25 kW) @ 7550 rpmTorque:37 Nm (27.29 lb-ft) @ 5000 rpmThrottle:Cable operatedValvesValve train:SOHC, variableValves per cylinder:4Fuel and ignitionSparks per cylinder:1Fuel supply system:Fuel injectionCompression:10.5:1Engine mounting:TransverseLubrication system:Wet sumpGear box:ManualClutch:Wet, cable operatedStarter:ElectricDimensionsPhysical measuresLength:85.8 inchWidth:29.3 inchWheel base:61 inchSeat height:30.9 inchWeightDry weight:537.9 lbsChassis and suspensionFrame type:steel, Trellis frameFrontSuspension:quadlatSuspension travel:3.35 inchBrake:Twin Disk, Ø9.45 inchRearSuspension:twin shock, SwingarmSuspension travel:4.33 inchBrake:Disk, Ø9.45 inchTire:140 / 70 R14OtherABS available:NoFuel capacity:3.17 galsNumber of riders:2 persons