| MODEL | PIAGGIO MP3 250 2006 - 2007 |
| Year | 2006 - 2007 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve |
| Displacement / Capacity | 244 cc / 14.9 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 72 x 60 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 16.5 kW / 22.5 hp @ 8250 rpm |
| Max Torque | 21 Nm / 2.14 kgf-m / 15.5 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm |
| Ignition | — |
| Induction | Electronic fuel injection (EFI), Alfa/n type port injection with closed loop system, lambda sensor and three-way double catalytic converter |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | CVT, twist and go |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | — |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Twin cradle, high tensile steel tubes |
| Front Suspension | Parallelogram of four aluminium arms supporting two steering tubes, cantilever system; 85 mm / 3.3 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Two dual-effect hydraulic shock absorbers, adjustable spring preload; 110 mm / 4.3 in travel |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 240 mm discs, 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 240 mm disc |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 780 mm / 30.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 1488 mm / 58.6 in |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 204 kg / 450 lbs |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 2 x 120/70-12 |
| Rear Tyre | 130/70-12 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 12 Litres / 3.2 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | 120 km/h / 75 mph (claimed) |
The 250 version of the original MP3 used the Quasar single, giving more motorway-capable performance than the 125 while keeping the tilting twin-wheel front end. It was pitched at riders wanting scooter convenience with extra grip and confidence in the wet.
