| MODEL | PIAGGIO MP3 500 / SPORT TOURING 2012 |
| Year | 2012 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves |
| Displacement / Capacity | 492.7 cc / 30.0 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 94 x 71 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 29.4 kW / 40.1 hp @ 7250 rpm |
| Max Torque | 42.2 Nm / 31.2 lb-ft @ 5550 rpm |
| Ignition | Electronic inductive discharge, integrated variable timing |
| Induction | Electronic injection |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Gear Box | CVT with torque server |
| Clutch | Automatic centrifugal dry |
| Final Drive | Belt |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Double cradle, high strength steel tubes |
| Front Suspension | Parallelogram of four aluminium arms supporting two steering tubes, 85 mm / 3.3 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Dual effect hydraulic shock absorbers, adjustable spring preload, 110 mm / 4.3 in travel |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 240 mm discs, one per wheel, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single 240 mm disc |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2160 mm / 85.0 in |
| Overall Width | 775 mm / 30.5 in |
| Overall Height | 1350 mm / 53.1 in |
| Seat Height | 790 mm / 30.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 1549 mm / 61.0 in |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 244 kg / 537.9 lbs |
| Wet Weight | nearly 560 lbs (claimed) |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 2x 120/70-12 |
| Rear Tyre | 140/70-14 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 12 Litres / 3.2 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 54 mpg (reviewer average) |
| Top Speed | approaching 145 km/h |
The 2012 MP3 500 Touring came in Sport and Business trims, with an LT version for car-licence holders. It keeps the two tilting front wheels and 40 hp single, and gains a belt final drive and torque-server CVT in the listed specs.
