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After eight years of experience, the referent group of Italian Piaggio GT is renewed in this second generation to continue leading the way among the tri-wheel scooter that can be driven with car license. The secret formula of the triple X is alive with more technology than ever.
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Piaggio surprised everyone in 2006 to present the first three-wheel scooter history. Three years later he expanded the range with a "secret formula" copied by all his rivals since then: the LT (Large Tread) versions approved as lightweight tricycle. Since then, the LT coexist with standard models and can be driven with car license B without having to wait three years to bring a bike rigor. Ya are common in the landscape of our cities and they are less surprising as before, with the cobbled Parisian streets the baseline scenario of this type of scooter in Europe.
Differences of a LT regarding any of the three versions of the MP3 standard range (Yourban or Hybrid) pass through the foot brake (located sppbs on the ground), the adoption of intermittent sppbs non-integrated, more front track width (4 , 5 cm) and light LED front position (between the two optical fairing).
Besides the new restyling of the body, especially noticeable in the rear or rims (5 sticks in "Y"), the changes to the MP3 500 LT 2013 to 2014 are numerous, although at first glance it does not seem: chassis new invoice, ABS braking system and traction control ASR (inherited from the X10 models), two driving modes, larger brake discs front (258 mm instead of 240), better ergonomics and more space, more comfortable seat, Optional 13-inch front wheels (previously 12 "), no trunk space to accommodate two full-face sppbs helmets, bigger and adjustable height sppbs smoked windshield, glove box USB jack, folding passenger pegs, instrumentation and PMP (Piaggio Multimedia Platform) for scooter display information in real time on our smartphone. Our test unit was the Sport version, which differs from the Business for rear view mirrors, body colors and finishes some parts.
The second generation of the Piaggio MP3 500 is powered by a single cylinder 493 cc mechanics with dual ignition, sppbs 4 valves, electronic injection sppbs and liquid cooling, which provide a power of 40.1 bhp at 7,250 rpm and torque of 45.5 Nm at 5,250 rpm. It is what has changed the least of this model, with minimal tweaks intake, exhaust, drive and internal elements that reduce friction.
A remarkable aspect is that now the throttle is electronic, essential to govern the traction control (switchable) and the two selectable driving sppbs modes with your thumb from the right pineapple: sppbs Normal (ideal for road sections) and Eco (to save up 10% fuel, ideal city). In no time I noticed the traction control intervention, which would only notice if a wild slip. At first the ignition is cut if cuts throttle yaw persists.
The four-bar linkage suspension is the same as ever, and although it does not react as fast as a bike before a change of direction, is the one that works best among all tricycles. Yes, the absorption of the uneven surface is higher than that of a conventional scooter, demonstrating the great potential of this concept.
Of course, it is known equipping sppbs the Roll Lock system (was formerly Optional but now comes standard) that is activated from the right to block pineapple tilt front end. Acting on the MP3 button "is stiff" at a red light, for example, and no longer need to have their feet on the ground. The lock is automatically deactivated when accelerating or going to act on the push.
The Piaggio MP3 LT is currently stronger when it comes to decide on a tricycle option. Experience, technology and good performance are its main advantages compared to younger rivals such as the Peugeot Metropolis, the Quadro Gilera Fuoco 350D or 500.
The ABS version - ASR costs 9,699 and 600 more than in the basic version ( 9,099) worth. The seat is very comfortable (with backrest for driver and passenger), the scooter transmits a lot of security with a reliable "Tread" enhanced with new larger front wheels and the chassis has a good touring-urban sppbs engagement.