| MODEL | PIAGGIO MP3 500 SPORT ADVANCED 2021 |
| Year | 2021 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, Master HPE single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves and roller tappets |
| Displacement / Capacity | 493 cc / 30.0 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 94 x 71 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 32 kW / 43.5 hp @ 7750 rpm |
| Max Torque | 47.5 Nm / 35 lb-ft @ 5750 rpm |
| Ignition | Electronic, inductive discharge with variable advance integrated in the injection ECU; twin spark, Lambda probe |
| Induction | Electronic injection system |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Gear Box | CVT continuously variable transmission with torque server, reverse gear |
| Clutch | Automatic centrifugal dry |
| Final Drive | Belt |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Double cradle in high strength tubular steel |
| Front Suspension | Articulated quadrilateral, electro-hydraulic suspension blocking system; 85 mm / 3.3 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Double gas shock absorbers with spring pre-load adjustment; 108 mm / 4.2 in travel |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 258 mm stainless steel discs, 2 piston calipers, ABS |
| Rear Brakes | Single 240 mm disc, ABS with braking integrated with the pedal |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2200 mm / 86.6 in |
| Overall Width | 800 mm / 31.4 in |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 790 mm / 30.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 1540 mm / 60.6 in |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | — |
| Wet Weight | 282 kg / 621.7 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 2 x 120/70-13 |
| Rear Tyre | 140/70-14 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 Litres / 3.48 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
The Sport Advanced is the sportiest, best-equipped MP3 500, with LED daytime running lights, red Kayaba gas rear shocks, daisy-pattern front discs and a digital display with optional smartphone connectivity. Its Euro 5 engine gets a power bump over the earlier 500, and it offers reverse gear, a first for three-wheel scooters, plus ASR traction control.
