Modern Vespa

hi all,

first pic....

more one...

Hi, cant tell from the pics, but ar the front tires wider apart than the older models?

Honestly, I don't think this is a design improvement. I think the front end here is nowhere near as sharp and bad-a** as the 500's we all have. But thanks for sharing. I do like the back. Would be interested to see if there are any changes to the instrument panel.

I like the redesigned of the back end

Yes, front track has increased from 420mm to 465mm which allows us in most of Europe to ride on a car licence and not have to do a bike test.

Not necessarily a good plan..................

I notice the MP3 badge. Are the 500's no longer branded as Gilera Fuoco's in Europe?

There is an MP3 LT 500 Sport, which is as frcx94 posted, but there is also a new Gilera Fuoco 500 due which will also be an LT (wide track) version.

http://www.cdscooters.com/news/2014/02/gilera-fuoco-500/

Send it over here, I would buy it today:)

Not going to happen.

Hi Kevcor,

sorry for the quality of photos .....

The novelty lies in the appearance of ABS and ASR .....

Thank you!

So, the new MP3 has ABS brakes? Very nice since that addresses a major issue lots of folks on this website complain about. Is ASR traction control? Also, are any questions feel the lights LED or HID?

How is the performance and fuel consumption?

That is a tad wider!

i do like the new wheels. I'd slap em on my 500....

Performance remain unchanged but consumption is announced in fall.

As soon as I have more information I'll be sure to post

new wheels appear to be 13"

looks like 13" fronts

i want one

Rear wheel looks smaller too, 13 ?

First official images seen here:

http://vesparoma.es/2014/05/08/nuevo-mp3-500-2014-primeras-fotos-oficiales/

http://www.piaggiogroup.com/en/archive/press/new-piaggio-mp3

i've look at the Frame of the X10 with some minor adjustments it would be posible to fit the new rear end to a Fuoco/Mp3 500

Maskor how does the x10 relate to this new model is the frame based on the x10?

yes
rear end is the same

Hi Maksor,

a new project in your drawer ?

I'm waiting for your pics.......

I want the new larger front wheels, that would be nice!
I wonder if it would be possible to fit them on a pre 2014 mp3 500?

yes they will fit also but i think they are as expensive as the one from the Yourban but the tyresize is 110/60/13 you wont gain 2 mm

So how about the new seat? Has Piaggio finally figured out how to put a comfortable seat on the MP3? Is the bolster for the drivers seat adjustable?

And did they finally get rid of the downward slope? We couldn't get so lucky that it'd fit on the Fuoco/500, could we?

Seems there's a lot of news in the new model.

Here there's a new product book with all the improvements.

The link to the "Product Book" in English is really quite useful and interesting. Thanks for posting. It answers all the questions above and much more. I wish Piaggio produced a similar "Product Book" on their other models - or maybe they do and I just don't know how to find them.

It answers many of the questions, but not all. Of course, I didn't expect it to have any real technical details that would tell me if some of the parts could be straight swapped to the existing models, but I live in hope...

Hello MP3 fans.

The new 2014 Model 500
After seeing this PDF flyer......... WOW

I like to go for it.
I talked with my dealer to make an agreement.

They can order the bike as I like to have with my possible options.
They will use it Max 1 year or 10.000 km's, what comes first
and than I trade in my old one for a fixed price.

It's for them very nice since they always will have a demo bike available and I will have a very good discount and still warranty period after as well.

I only doubt what options I should choose and like to have
your opinion and the why.
This I can consider with my ideas to have for me the BEST MP3/500

1 a must
2 a nice extra
3 not needed
4 what do you like to have as accessory connected or extra installed by the dealer. I think Strebel horn or break light flasher or ??

Please help me out .......
check perhaps their nice link about the new.

Thanks in advance.

I would get

1. The Tunnel Bag
2. GPS/Multimedia bracket kit
3. The Alarm

You will notice that I haven't suggested a top case which I always think look ugly. The back end seems to be based upon the x10. One of the accessories you can get for the x10 is an inner for the top box that can be used as a saddle bag where the rear passenger sits.

If you look at http://www.piaggiox10.co.uk/accessories.html you will see what i mean regarding the top box inner.

I love this bike as well and have been in contact with my local dealer about it - we are waiting for price details.

Wow Sheridat, what a good tip about that bag in the topbox.
One to add to the optiond list.

Came across this interesting material.
Lots of interesting stuff
I truly enjoyed it, hope you do

Some more info:

http://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=share&list=UUNeqTLg1Ux56A_BMfHC9c6w&v=NmvA-b4eERg&index=1

http://www.fasterandfaster.net/2014/05/2015-piaggio-mp3-500-official-high-res.html?m=1

Testing and formal presentation to dealers and specialized French press on Monday and Tuesday .........

to be continued...