2007 Other Makes Piaggio MP3

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I have added a review below to help you make an informed decision. SpecificationsIn most of my scooter reviews, this is where the "comparison chart" would normally be. For the Piaggio MP3, it would be a "chart of one" so I'll just run through the specs.The MSRP is $6,999. The standard warranty is one year and includes roadside assistance. There is an extended factory warranty available. The engine is a 244cc single-cylinder four-stroke with liquid cooling and fuel injection. Transmission is an automatic CVT. The front suspension was covered above and the rear suspension is a dual shock set-up with adjustment for spring preload. Brakes are disc all around (two in front, one in the back). The front tires are tubeless 120/70-12 and the rear is 130/70-12. Wheelbase is 58.6 inches, seat height is 30.7 inches and dry weight is 440 pounds. The fuel tank holds 3.2 gallons.FeaturesThe control layout of the Piaggio MP3 is a little different than other scooters because it includes a front end lock. On the right side control there is a button to lock the front end when at a stop. The mechanism only engages at very low speeds (near to stopping) and when the butterfly valve is closed and the engine is running below 3000 RPMs. With the mechanism engaged, one can sit at a stop with out having one's feet on the ground. The mechanism can be disengaged with the switch OR it will automatically disengage once the scooter is moving at low speeds. The factory specifications say that the auto-disengage kicks in at 9 MPH, but it seemed to me to happen at even lower speeds.Beyond the VERY sweet front end, the Piaggio MP3 has some other nice features. The seat is comfortable and has good passenger accommodations. There is a parking brake (highly recommended - one tends to forget about rolling on a hill with the front end locked) and luggage hook located in the front/center below the dash. The fuel filler is on the floorboard and there is a nice rain cover "built in" under the seat.Storage space is quite good. There is a truck that "passes through" to the underseat storage area. As you can see in the picture, my XXL 3/4 helmet fit EITHER in the trunk or under the seat with ease. There is a bit of a back-rest for the passenger and even comfortable grab rails. Any passenger with likely need these grab rails as it's virtually impossible to NOT enjoy some twisty, leaning turns on this scooter.Sorry about the poor quality dash pictures, I just couldn't find a spot that was free from reflection. The smallish windscreen provides limited protection but is adequate. The speedometer is on the left and the tachometer on the right with a nice multi-function digital display in the center along with a myriad of warning lights. These warning lights include a front-end lock indicator.