Modern Vespa

I agree - better to have an expensive mp3 in the US than none at all.

Although I myself regard mp3's as "cadillac" of urban scooters, I never thought Piaggio did an adequate job of explaining to a prospective buyer why they should spend a premium amount for the extra wheel. Their USA website merely stated that it's improved smoother ride - foregoing any mention of safety benefits.

Although I coveted an mp3 for years, I stayed away because I couldn't justify spending $9k on a 250cc scooter (after tax & license) when there were plenty of good scooters with equal power for 1/2 the price.

The sad part is - there are so few in my neck of woods that wherever I go, people want to know more about it, and many saying, "That is so cool. Where can I get one?" And I have to tell them that the only way to buy one is a used one off Craigslist.

Somewhat off topic But this is listed on the dutch Piaggio Reseller parts site

Name model/version_______________Frame code Motorcode Build Year

MP3 500 2007-2009 USA...__________ZAPM610X M612M 2007-2009
is same as the Fuoco
MP3 500 Tourer 2010 USA..._________ZAPM610X M612M 2010-2012
is a 250/400 bodystyle with side reflectors non european

MP3 500 RL Sport/Business 11-2012....ZAPM59200 M611M 2011-2012
MP3 500 LT Sport-Business 11-12-13...ZAPM64300 M611M 11/12/13
MP3 500 LT Business 2014...________________________________2014
MP3 500 LT Sport 2014....._________________________________2014

This is a painting catalog Jaguar XE .....

Wow frcx.
Did you really already painted it.
Super color. You are unique now.

More mods to come?
You dis somuch with the old one?

I think a major mistake that Piaggio made was bringing the MP3 250 to the US first (or at all). Definitely underpowered for the American market - and really for American driving conditions as well. The MP3 is a commuting bike or a touring bike. There are better Paiggios for just tooling around town. By the time the 400 and 500 came out the lack of sales success of the 250 pretty much put Piaggio off on supporting further imports IMHO.

I bought an MP3 250 in 2007 because the 400 wasn't available. After it was totaled eight months later I moved up to a 400. I would not be able to do the things I do now on the 250 - particularly commuting on the freeway at 70+ mph. The acceleration of the 400, especially in the mid range, makes it viable for me.

I really would like to have the option of a new MP3 500 in the future should I want to replace my current bike. That doesn't look too hopeful right now.

Goodday Maksor,

do you think there will be no problem with the size 13 over12 inch.

How do you solve the rain covers ( spatborden) than?

If it's a big riding improvement and no handling problems we like to hear it as well.

André

the new rims with tyres have allmost the same Diameter the tyre is lower

110/70/13

110 hieght = 70% from 110mm 77mm

120/70 = 85mm heught

You can't just convert Euro to $ and assume that this would be the price it would be sold here.
As a matter of fact the new one only went up in price slightly versus the old one in Europe.
So figure that if the new MP3 was to come here, it would most likely sell under $10k (compared to $8,899 for the old one)

Just been spraying various bits of the new bike and realised that it has a hugger fitted - just looks like the mod featured on MV.

That was the first mod I was going to do!!!

End for this one, hope the following quickly......

the pilot goes well ....

Hi frcx94
I am sincerely sorry for your new mp3 , You have invested so much of your time and money , to make it so pretty ! .
the Insurance Will refund you, but there is always a trauma!

your friend
"LLC"