Piaggio

PIAGGIO MP3 250 2010 - 2011

PIAGGIO MP3 250 2010 - 2011
PIAGGIO MP3 250 2010 - 2011 · Photo: Reise Reise, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELPIAGGIO MP3 250 2010 - 2011
Year2010 - 2011
Engine TypeFour stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve
Displacement / Capacity244 cc / 14.9 cu in
Bore X Stroke72 x 60 mm
Compression Ratio—
Cooling SystemLiquid cooled
Max Power16.5 kW / 22.5 hp @ 8250 rpm
Max Torque21 Nm / 2.14 kgf-m / 15.5 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm
Ignition—
InductionElectronic fuel injection (EFI), Alfa/n type port injection with closed loop system, lambda sensor and three-way double catalytic converter
Start SystemElectric
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Lubrication—
Gear BoxCVT, twist and go
Clutch—
Final Drive—
CHASSIS SPECS
FrameTwin cradle, high tensile steel tubes
Front SuspensionParallelogram of four aluminium arms supporting two steering tubes, cantilever system; 85 mm / 3.3 in travel
Rear SuspensionTwo dual-effect hydraulic shock absorbers, adjustable spring preload; 110 mm / 4.3 in travel
Front Brakes2 x 240 mm discs, 2 piston calipers
Rear BrakesSingle 240 mm disc
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length2160 mm / 84 in
Overall Width—
Overall Height1350 mm / 53.2 in
Seat Height780 mm / 30.7 in
Wheelbase1488 mm / 58.6 in
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight204 kg / 450 lbs
Wet Weight—
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre2 x 120/70-12
Rear Tyre130/70-12
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity12 Litres / 3.2 US gal
Fuel Consumption—
Top Speed—
Piaggio file

The Quasar-powered 250 MP3 continued into 2010 and 2011, still with fuel injection, a CVT automatic and the leaning dual front wheels. The source lists it as an LT-style model, with the same performance figures as earlier years.