2018 Piaggio MP3 Yourban Review. Insane Scooter with Car License

Meet the Piaggio MP3 Yourban. The smallest, lightest and most agile Piaggio MP3 three-wheeled maxi-scooter. It’s powered by the 300 cc engine we already know from Piaggio Beverly, a punchy unit with a good response that ables you to tackle the city and suburbs traffic.
And the best part is that you can ride it without having a motorcycle license. All you need is a car license because this is, actually, a tricycle. Still, it steers and feels almost like a car. How does this Piaggio MP3 handle compared to a normal scooter? What’s the fuel economy, the luggage capacity? What about the brakes. We’re tried to answer all this questions in a week review.
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[@rickz1980]

5 months with mine and couldn't be happier. Super safe in all roads, even with rain, great power, easy to ride, little heavy in the beginning, but you get use to it in the first week, and it's motorcycle that get people's attention. In every stop, there's someone that turns to see it. In resume, I really and strongly recommend it.

[@tsa_ronnie6147]

How much am I looking at if I wanted to buy one and where do you get these type of scooters

[@tsa_ronnie6147]

Because everyone is accing me to drive a car but seeing this type of scooter I feel like it would be safer then a car and I read up on 50cc they usually 50mph I feel like I be much safer on one of these then a car and a motorcycle

[@addeade231]

please update us :)

[@rickz1980]

@@addeade231 still have it. Zero problems. It's a great scooter. I still recommend it. Even more than the yamaha, that, although it's more technologic, but the block system is better in Piaggio.

[@addeade231]

@@rickz1980 That is great to hear! It seems like a decent commuter. But 5L/100km seems quiet agressive in fuel? how much as you getting?

[@disekjoumoer]

Your videos are the best, man!

[@arthurfleck9766]

Great review as he explains the handbrake and anti tilt system well.

[@toandfro2554]

I'm not interested in scooters at all but I'm always impressed by your videos. Great work!

[@edwardsp1916]

Great filming, very well presented and produced.

[@ukgibri]

Great review! well done!

[@wayneedwards5589]

I have a Gilera Fuoco 500 ( made by Piaggio) - it is fast and stable. So far I have not had any mechanical problems at all. It is an ideal touring machine. Anyone who thinks its a girls' bike has obviously never ridden one.

[@archenemy6893]

I ride a yourban, and I'm an experienced rider who prefers all the thrill of a bike but safer, so this is perfect for many like myself. But car drivers with no riding experience will struggle. Its essentially a bike that needs to be handled like a bike.

[@lazmotron]

Very good review. Thank you.

[@madeiras79]

Great review!!!

[@lordrider9370]

Thank you to nice test... 👍👍

[@majosdanielfoto]

Nice review . I’am a big fan of mp3 yourban models😄

[@y.baa9737]

yourban and hpe both have a good look the other mp3 models look ugly too me 😣

[@lazmotron]

Thanks you for sharing lots of information that we would not get anywhere else. That makes a truely usefull review,

[@martinboskovic4143]

I really apreciate your work nice reviews. If I can ask you to make some reviews of maxi scooters? :)

[@ushamooneesamy8931]

Interesting

[@LookattheBiggerPic]

interesting design that does actually work! Curious about a couple of loosely related things, one of which was how you managed to have a 3 lane highway all to your self, all the while having a relaxed conversation about this scooter...? I'm also curious about the riding pants you were wearing - I couldn't see if they had knee protection but I liked the pocket design... Care to comment? As always, great video presentation, nicely done with interesting information and your fairly unique viewpoint! Much thanks!

[@DriveMagRiders]

The highway - it was under construction and we sneaked in. :D The pants - John Doe Stroker Cargo pants. They have a pocket for knee and shoulder protection and but I left them at home. Too lazy to put them on. They also have a full kevlar reinforcement. Here's a short video about them - kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYjFm31qaZJ7pdE Thanks for watching!

[@flyingdutchman4you]

@ drivemag: hey there! was the highway scene perhaps near pipera/voluntari? Now and then I am in Bucharest and it seemed somewhat familiar. Keep the vids coming, great job done!

[@DriveMagRiders]

Yes. that's the place. Thanks

[@azbikerider49]

I had a MP3 250 and the 500, they are a lot of fun and very handy for running around locally.

[@kf-dk5pb]

Can I ask is there a huge power difference between the two

[@azbikerider49]

Paul Mcelroy yes I would say so.

[@addeade231]

are they cheap to own?

[@BlackjackLover]

Great video

[@lochamb1234]

I do fancy getting one of these.

[@colinclarke4285]

You won't regret it ...but if you're going onto one of these on just a car licence it would be a good idea to get a bit of training ... good luck

[@rickz1980]

Great review! I bought mine today, I'm receiveing it next week =)

[@vix1er]

how do you like it now that you have had it for a few months?

[@rickz1980]

@@vix1er sorry, didn't see your message. Did you get one?

[@vix1er]

@@rickz1980 No unfortunately an hit and run uninsured motorist spun out on the freeway and totalled my car I ended up having to get a brand new car with a note 😔 still thinking everyday about it because i really wanted it and I was just about to get it at the time. Smhhhhh pissed me off.

[@rickz1980]

@@vix1er so sorry to hear that.

[@vix1er]

@@rickz1980 yes it was a bummer but I'll get one eventually. How do you like it still ???👀

[@cursedproxy]

Gilera Fueco 500LT with akrapovic is the best bro.

[@RuffKutz]

Nice video. You remind me of Borat 😁

[@robertofilipe8605]

are all the piaggio yourban the same models? i have a 2011 model, and i would like to know if the a yourban windscreen from 2016 yourban, would fit mine from 2011. thanks a lot

[@everthingelectricbudgetrev6145]

Is it quick enough to ride the parkway?? Bsipp

[@randomryu9117]

you can drive these on a car licence from what i have looked into only if you have passsed before 2013.

[@danielschikker6317]

RandomRyu would you know What happend When the cops catch you riding it, with a 2015 license?

[@randomryu9117]

@@danielschikker6317 Now looking into it some you can ride with car licence some you can't. check the website.

[@randomryu9117]

@@danielschikker6317 there really expensive i ended up just buying a moped.

[@amishaverma9804]

Love it

[@mattdeal7300]

Anybody know how to get the rear tire unlocked ? Thought it was because of a dead battery, but that's been replaced and still cant get rear wheel unlocked

[@everthingelectricbudgetrev6145]

If left outside do u know of they mk a cover for it. Cause if i get one i hv. O garage and dont want water in my gas tank if it rains. I live in florida and it does rain a. Bit. Thanks again Bsipp

[@ElohimElite]

what is the range on 1 tank?

[@vfdiesel333]

What is your height?

[@KY2431]

Compact and nice.

[@albaba5390]

Here in Chicago, $9100 plus 10% sales tax (VAT or MWST) and state license plates, title,etc = $10,500 for a 250 CC Piaggio MP3. You would need a state M motorcycle license, since it's over 150 CC, here in the U S. I got my driver license in Frankfurt am Main and M license in Chicago !

[@MrJeepCanada]

Great review! I'm thinking of getting it.... the funny part about it is I'm going from a 2012 Vmax to this lol.

[@karanshah4442]

India me kab lunch ho ga

[@michaill5353]

Hey! Anyone have any experience driving the MP3 Yourban on the highway at around 105-110 km/h? Is it comfortable? Is it straining the scooter too much? Thanks for the answer in advance!

[@johnthake7401]

How do I know that I am someone who has to do them

[@abdoulazizsembene5196]

This is my dream

[@sambam007]

It's good if your park in inclines regularly

[@annoyinguser]

it's worth for Romania streets?

[@toumpanis]

I go max 130kmh with my Yourban 2017 with 100 octanes but it is shaking a lot! Consumption for me its about 200kilometers from tank light to full to next top up. (always 100 octanes)

[@rogersmith5371]

I owned a Piaggio MP3 400 for a short period of time. I bought it for my wife hoping she would get the bug and we could ride together. She never did and the bike was sold. In Australia where I live you need a bike licence to ride the 400 or the Gilera 500 so I assume you need a bike licence to ride this one as well. The appeal of the bigger scooters is that they are meant for touring as well as the daily commute. I reckon the 300 is probably ok for the commuting if there is some motorway riding involved but I don't think it would be suited to a long day of touring. I say this because I feel it probably doesn't have enough power. Although I rode the 400 I owned several times to my work (100kms each way) and it could sit at the national speed limit of 110km/h I had a chance to ride the 500 once and it had more grunt. I have a Suzuki Burgman 650 AN Executive and I feel this is a good benchmark for other "maxi" scooters. I also think the stupid and ineffective sports screen will be useless at high speed on the highway. I assume you can get a bigger after market Givi screen but that adds a cost. All of that said there is no doubt the two wheels up front is a great idea making the bike safer in wet, slippery or uneven road conditions. A rider might need a few practice sessions to get used to the locking mechanism or if you're an experienced rider you might decide not to use it. It's a great idea for leaners and those who might have a problem holding up a bigger bike.

[@DriveMagRiders]

In Europe you can ride this one without a motorcycle license. Thanks for your input.

[@safugim5526]

Salut DriverMag, are rost sa fac scoala pentru A, in ideea sa imi iau un scooter pentru Bucuresti sau jucaria asta este suficienta si scutesc timp/bani cu scoala de moto ? Nu imi doresc mai mult decat un scooter pentru oras. Oh, ai idee daca exista si alte optiuni de genul asta care pot fi folosite cu categ B ?

[@rakeshpatil9863]

Can this bike drive a handicap?

[@LETSSTARTGAMING]

where did u buy it

[@zaelu]

multam pt review! ;)

[@prashantkasar4115]

I am interested to buy it, is it available in India?

[@mcciaccio]

Do they still sell this in USA? I never them.

[@cristianagafitei2309]

Salut boss,unde găsesc, si eu Modelu acesta,la ce preț, cu ce categorie se conduce

[@gopalkrishnan812]

What's rate?

[@geebeedee3578]

Help please ! Can i press and hold the shock lock button into lock position before i come on a full stop rather than clicking it once after the light comes on ?

[@DriveMagRiders]

Never tried it. I don't think so.

[@MyDailyPerspective]

Yes, you can lock it whenever the yellow dash light is on, which is usually at about 2-3 mph or kph. It does affect the way it drives a bit when you do at slow speeds and feels unnatural. It's not hard to lock as soon as you stop though.

[@JustinOhio]

So do these balance like motorcycles, in that you have to counter steer when entering a turn, or do they steer more like a Spyder or trike motorcycle?

[@boli4203]

You lean in just like a motorcycle. The front wheel suspensions are independent of each other.

[@JustinOhio]

@@boli4203 Do you counter steer (like a motorcycle), or do you steer it like a trike?

[@cosmingrajdeanu6783]

Cum se deschide usa de la rezervor pt a alimenta?

[@Jyotisharmadev87]

is it available in India

[@dias17se]

It should have more storage, that is unaceptable on an executive tricycle, the burgman scooter has way more storage.

[@lisahin1555]

USA?available where?

[@JakeArmyRetired]

Lisa hin I have one in California!

[@gregnixon1296]

5:50 That’s 56 mpg, which is about 135 miles per tank.

[@thursmornsunlight]

What?! I wish I could ride this with a car license only too. XD

[@neos4383]

in India, when ??

[@besafe5969]

Nice

[@MrShahnilesh1975]

How much it cost in USD dollar

[@LucianoVeryNiceHi]

storage-wise, you're doing it wrong, i can put in my C3 schubert helmet easily into my mp3. you need to put it sideways. it also take two helmets - but both need to go sideways, not vertically. chin of the bottom helmet goes into the lower hole next to the battery. top helmet just goes sideways on top of the bottom one.

[@everthingelectricbudgetrev6145]

How is it ridding it compared to a reg scooter?? Does it hv good tirque??? Thanks Bsipp

[@georgeb8701]

A 500cc version would definitely be a cool option.

[@honorswift]

Just take the MP3 500

[@roywalls5595]

I live in Texas I now own Piaggio mp3 250IE I need check what license drive this on roads!

[@anasgrappler8508]

Any update ?

[@thehotbetch]

How’s the mp3 , what made you chose it

[@cyclopathic998]

Not my cup of tea but looks like fun!

[@DriveMagRiders]

Yeah, especially for the drivers. Who should get out of those useless cars

[@affaniyasser]

Is dat 300 LT??

[@9988ScooterGirl]

You crossed the center line on one of your corners. I'm sure that it was just from maybe paying attention to the filming but please be careful!

[@Daniel160384]

In some countries (EU, Luxemburg for example) you need a Motorcycle driving Licence, even for the LT Modell !!!

[@BRIANADEY]

This is untrue. All countries in EU have the same rule for the LT. If you required your license before 01/2013. I'm in Luxemburg on mine several times a year.

[@Daniel160384]

Yes and No, youself have now mention it: "If you required your license before 01/2013." For everyone, that have made there license after that date, need a Motorcylce-drinving-License to drive a Tri-Cycle. The distance between the 2 // wheels do not play any role in that law. So we can say, every Person at an age of 23, or less, need an A License. And naturaly older People that have take more time to get there License. It is very dangerous to tell people that they don't need one. Do you know what can happen, when you get controlled without the good license?

[@colinclarke4285]

brian adey I drive mine in Belgium at least once s month with no problems I'm in the UK

[@LoneBrowncoat]

Well, I've had my "M" endorsement since I turned 17.

[@michaelgogov1422]

Thethe foot brake is not as good Usually in urgernt situations when you have to press it hard only the back wheel locks and the front 2 are not stoppin as much.. but if you use he normal brakes not the foot one stops really good! Very good machine I own it for couple of monts now and its awesome really good ride and easy to drive even in UK where the road are tiny. Still goes through traffi like a normal 2 wheeled bike

[@miriamcarroll4260]

I’m a 49 year old woman who’s thinking of getting a scooter, would you recommend this scooter for women. The car license part makes me want to buy this one. But I’m afraid of the wait.🇮🇪

[@honorswift]

Wait of what? Just don't buy a new one!

[@Scale_Slotcars_Latvia]

@@honorswift she means weight!

[@mywestsussex5749]

I have the 500 Very unstable in roads that have had road repairs Also at walking speed

[@enderboy1590]

Nice one but it's not available here in the philippines

[@cl0vis13]

meron ako nakita ngbebenta sa kymco group page sir. ^_^

[@MujoNovak]

6:17 no ABS? what a shit! Thank god for all bikes after 2016 and larger than 125 cc MUST have ABS! In europe.

[@TechieXP]

why do u need ABS on a scooter? You wont even be going that fast, or hopefully not riding in bad weather. ABS will simply add to the cost without adding anything beneficial.

[@MujoNovak]

@@TechieXP when a trailer reversed on a street you will not have time to think.

[@9988ScooterGirl]

@@TechieXP I can't imagine ABS is ever a waste.

[@chandanhindustani3712]

Plz tell me price of this byke, I m physical disabled, walking is hard for me. I need this. Plz

[@vix1er]

if in america $8,000-10,000

[@mistergcreativezone]

hai I am girish I am also handicap, I am also waiting for three wheel scooter in India

[@alkamotivaras7723]

I need thi schooter plz address

[@giuseppescaldaferri249]

I like three wheels scooters because they are more secure.

[@Samuel10463]

Thumb this post up if you think this guy looks and sounds like a pro-killer in Russian spy movie.

[@johnthake7401]

All very nice wait until you have to have the steering bearings that is 8 hours work

[@colinclarke4285]

John Thake Keep them greased and avoid potholes (difficult in the UK)

[@BRIANADEY]

Grease. Lots of grease.

[@trevormasterson8035]

What's the biggest you can go on these bikes cc wise !

[@LoneBrowncoat]

500cc on the latest MP3.

[@paidinfull6509]

What is the maximum speed

[@manetexon3878]

130 km/hr

[@cabinetsjca1411]

i wish i can have 1 of these so much traffic in manila

[@youssefelshamy1905]

Hello i want to know how you are take large curved

[@alkamotivaras7723]

I am hendicap so i need this schooter so address please

[@danielflorian3458]

Is it equiped with ABS, the Yourban?

[@karanshah4442]

सर क्या आप बता सकते हैं कि यह गाड़ी इंडिया में कब आएगी

[@herbertvonsauerkrautunterh2513]

Unfortunately one needs a motorcycle licence in my country.... It's over 50cc...

[@colinclarke4285]

Herbert Sauerkraut where are you ?

[@herbertvonsauerkrautunterh2513]

Colin Clarke in my gym doing weights... Australia....🤔

[@colinclarke4285]

Herbert Sauerkraut I don't suppose many get sold down under as the car licence loophole was the primary reason for my buying mine .

[@herbertvonsauerkrautunterh2513]

Colin Clarke you can just buy the 50cc scooters here to use with a car licence... Anything bigger........

[@denisminut4]

Scooter fain ,test cu detalii, cu englza ma e de lucrat si numai in Romania iti permiti sa faci un test pe o autostrada inchisa. De ce e inchisa stim cu totii...ca la noi la nimeni

[@karanshah4442]

सर इस गाड़ी की मुझे बहुत जरूरी है तो प्लीज आप से निवेदन है कि क्या आप हमें बता सकते हैं यह गाड़ी इंडिया में कब आएगी

[@karanshah4442]

सर यह गाड़ी इंडिया में कब लांच होगी

[@meljoytv623]

Sana all my 3wells motor😞😞😞

[@lexkantoor6514]

Piaggio mp3 300 cc. 12000 km vast en Nice bike 3wheels 2wheels op front 1wheel on bak Nice preis lex kantooramsterdam hollant

[@nurulalamsaydansari7735]

বাংলাদেশে কোথায় আছে।।।

[@lungulet]

Heavy and wih high fuel consumption....

[@MrShahnilesh1975]

Is this good for physically challenge person walking with crutches

[@Mr.mysterious338]

5.44/Ltr 50Rs. for 9 ltr & in india think bro enjoy of living

[@Anotherdaynparadise]

mama mia!

[@popacasian-vian6986]

Ce inaltime ai?

[@khalidattiyah7128]

20 km / 1.0L , is too much for scooter .

[@laszlokalahuz3117]

Khalid Attiyah I have a Beverly 250ie. It has a very similar engine but it consumes only 3 liters per 100km despite I'm not a careful rider...

[@laszlokalahuz3117]

Khalid Attiyah I have a Honda CBF1000 too, it needs 5,3 l/100km...with 98 HP..

[@fermitupoupon1754]

I've been wondering the same, though depending on who you believe it varies between 3.5 and 4.0l /100km according to most reviews. Piaggio claims 4.0 for what that's worth.

[@Jeremy-su3xy]

I like it. First I have to buy yamaha v-max. Then I'll buy it.

[@LoneBrowncoat]

Well, I wanted the Yamaha T-Max and it came and went from these shores and I didn't know about it.

[@taratdacpollachi72]

Anytime to tamil nadu

[@nechy0004]

In romana

[@vuphongvu4426]

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