2019 Piaggio MP3 300 LT - Crazy Scooter vs. Standard | Review

The new Piaggio MP3 features a new engine (300 hpE), ABS and traction control. With two wheels on the front, it offers more confidence than a classic scooter. But is it, actually, better? We took a 150 cc Piaggio Medley to make a comparison.
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[@simondavis741]

Very interesting and informative (I loved how you showed the under seat storage, more reviews should do this). Thanks guys!

[@bron-sconcess.10]

I'm late to see this view this review! Awesome footage - loads of precision, attention to detail in video and reviewed with thought. Personally I admire the video -👍🏼💯

[@bigtoe333333]

Great work guys, really helpful and informative review.

[@simondavis741]

Very interesting and informative (I loved how you actually demonstrated the under seat storage, more reviews should do this). Thanks guys!

[@DriveMagRiders]

Thanks Simon!

[@eharvid]

Lovely video, allot of questions someone would have, have been answerd! awesome : )

[@josch1980]

well done review! Thumps up!

[@roywalls5595]

Thanks for the video! I upgraded my MP3 new top case railing on top the case & saddle bags plus longer windshield!

[@Bradds68]

Very helpful, thanks guys

[@Phyoomz]

Appreciate you guys doing this video in English. Cheers.

[@automotofan8276]

So, lets do a rehearsal: MP3 300 hpe brakes better than the medley,grips better on the corners,has better weather protection and abs with asr as standard.Also is more comfortable and faster too,even if you din't said it clearly.Moreover has an instrument panel with all the info you would ever want,with Piaggio s MIA interface available if wanted. On the other hand,medley splits lanes more easily and is cheaper to get and maintain.We didn't see if those 2 helmets actually fitted in the medley. The decision is to the people who are interested in buying them and not to you two!!!

[@125ordie2]

Thanks for the English guys and a great video.

[@drumilly7]

Very informative, thank you.

[@OntarioAndrews415]

I wish the MP3 300 was available in North America. The MP3 500 has been here for years now.

[@YakosIoakim]

Thank u guys:) I am a car guy, bought my mp3 today, good luck to me:p

[@arcadia5607]

They feel really stable.

[@donchicone]

Nice jacket! Would you mind to tell the brand and model? I'm looking for one exactly like that! Thanks!

[@thehotbetch]

Would you recommend this to someone who has problems with falling over on fast turns on a normal two wheeled scooter

[@allanroff202]

On my MP3 I find it is better when you have the steering locked to not give it just a little bit of throttle when you take off from a dead stop give it about half throttle and it will take off in a straight line no problem if you do not they have a tendency to lean a little bit to the left or to the right that you have to correct right away

[@alexeykulikov2739]

Allan roff , i almost dropped it a few times before figured it out.👍

[@tbillyjoeroth]

if you watch the review of the 500 by the repair guy at Vespa, the locking mechanism causes premature brake problems with the master cylinders!! Vespa Motorsport youtube channel. Check it out!!

[@sjale2007]

So, if i understand you correctly i should give more throttle rather then less to avoid leaning?.

[@allanroff202]

yes more is better about half for the first 1 or 2 seconds is all you need @@sjale2007

[@Castor2x2]

THX guys for video. I am just considering to sell my Piaggio Medley and buy MP3.

[@sjale2007]

Hey! I just did EXACTLY that, and waiting for my MP3 arrival. After this video i am a bit worried about lane splitting, which i need to do in my city, and whether i can flip it on sideways...what is your experience?

[@Gismo3333]

I got myself a 500cc HPE MP3 LT 2019. It have room for 2 full-helmets. But both helmets has to be on the side. I don't understand the problem with the wide wheel base. Handlebar are wider the the weels. And you don't get more balance, then you got. Just for adding another wheel. You still fall over, if you tink its like a car or a trike/ATV, with to wheels at the back. But you get more grip with 3-wheels. I hardly use the locking system on the front wheels. It can quickly make the bike fall to one of the sides. It tends to push the bike over to one of the sides when unlocking. It may be that one of the locks will release before the other. Will check with the garage, if they can do something about the problem.

[@rogersmith5371]

The 300 is much heavier than the 150 so at low speed it is going to feel more unstable. Lane filtering or splitting is going to be more difficult because it is wider at the front so approach the idea with caution. Tow contact patches is much safer and the locking of the front wheel means you don't put your feet down at the lights. It has plenty of speed and power and would be ideal for those who haven't ridden before and also for older riders who are finding holding up a bigger bike difficult.

[@gracielae6529]

What was the model of the second one?

[@trevorzzealley2670]

Given the wide front fairing on the MP3 does it offer any better weather protection on inclement days ?

[@DriveMagRiders]

Yes, it does.

[@bronrayner6280]

Especially with a big windscreen and a Turcano Urbano

[@safugim5526]

Howdy, Would you recommend this for city use on a regular basis over a normal scooter ? In order to get a 150cc + scooter i need to get A. Oh si ocazional un drum de mare ? :) Multumesc anticipat.

[@DriveMagRiders]

Sa Fugim Salutare. Noi, motociclisti fiind, intotodeauna vom prefera un scuter normal - mai simplu, mai usor, mai ieftin. Dar daca n-ai chef sa-ti iei permisul de A, poti folosi un MP3 fara probleme. E simplu de pilotat, sigur, comod. Viteza maxima e de 120 km/h. Nu te poate opri nimeni sa mergi la mare cu el, dar trebuie sa stii ca vei merge cu 80-100, in general. Apropo, saua este suficient de comoda pentru o astfel de calatorie :)

[@safugim5526]

@@DriveMagRiders Mulțumesc de răspuns. Aceleași date sunt valabile și la varianta de 500 cc?

[@DriveMagRiders]

N-am mers cu 500. E mai mare, deci trebuie sa fie mai potrivit pentru drumuri lungi, dar e cu siguranta mai greu de manevrat in trafic.

[@shandelharry9725]

Where can I get one to buy

[@roywalls5595]

I found my 2008 Piaggio mp3 its 250IE it use but got only 003708 miles on it! The person got it from did not drive it very much & got it for low price!

[@roywalls5595]

@ekim andersom what kind of sticker is it? I have 4 stickers on it Givi and SEV (scooter engine velocity) & United states Navy Veteran, scooter west sale vespa Piaggio & parts!

[@tbillyjoeroth]

@@roywalls5595 like getting a gold star by your name in grade school. It's not a compliment, trust me....

[@roywalls5595]

@@tbillyjoeroth Maybe grade schooler but I like working on this Piaggio mp3. I am updating on it bell & whistle!

[@qasimqasim8777]

Great enginearing

[@tbillyjoeroth]

and a maintenance/repair nightmare! Something BMW would come up with.

[@MyName-mi8qr]

I think if you had the 500hpe, you would have had a better impression of the MP3. For such a heavy maxi, 23ps is not enough. 500 is double the power and much more fun.

[@MyName-mi8qr]

BTW I love the 500hpe. Didn't get the advanced with reverse though.

[@petermoran3041]

Its 26ps

[@user-pw3tx6um7v]

WHERE CAN SOMEONE BUY ONE OF THESE

[@thednadane]

In the UK you can ride the MP3 on a car licence without taking a motorcycle test!

[@ruezi12]

The greatest effort is driving in rain. There is much more confidence as with a normal bike...

[@paladino444]

How a cycle brakes and handles in the rain is the most important feature to me because I ride wet or dry and I ride in third world countries with extra dangers and they never talk about it. Why do I say so? Because during or immediately after rain is when more accidents happen. The dual disk ABS on the MP3 will absolutely kick the ass of any two wheel braking scooter. It has been shown in test that the stand mp3 braking matches the braking distances of Gran Prix racing bikes. Other than my comment it was a very extensive review and discusssion and I enjoyed it a lot. I just wish that MP3 where available worldwide

[@shahidjavedbutt2571]

Can you prepare these scooters for my poor country Pakistan like built after ww2 for Italy, Honda & other's at reasonable price for white collar?It is an excellent design.Can be easily run by anyone.All the vespa models are expensive in my country. Even no white collar can think to buy this majestic vehicle.

[@shaheedahmed5172]

I wish I could get one. At age of 70, I can not handle my heavy Harley Davidson it is two much load on my legs in city traffic jam of Dhaka city.

[@archenemy6893]

I've got an mp3, and I have years of experience riding Scooters. Not sure it's a good idea for car drivers with no riding experience to ride any bike or trike without competent training!

[@saratchandradalai3716]

It's available in India

[@YannisKatsaros]

That's the smaller version MP3, the bigger one has a lot of space

[@piaggiomp]

True...my has 1m long or 70l capacity underseat

[@Gismo3333]

Not a lot bigger. Just a little bit. You can fit 2 full face helmets, and its full.

[@piaggiomp]

Didn't see the new...in my like that so long space

[@rejiark2500]

7000 euros are you kidding me ....they need to pull down the prices to atleast 5999.

[@roywalls5595]

I getting Piaggio mp3 because i wear knee braces!

[@reynaldocarlos1459]

How much these

[@rtrmadhanrtrmadhan9017]

How much price

[@omprakashamesar8628]

We are ready to buy Mumbai India

[@PiaggioMP3TutorialesDIY]

Por si os sirve de ayuda en este Canal, tienes videos del mantenimiento de las Piaggio mp3 kzbin.info/door/NlkIlFm5HAZJ-0gyL0qjBA

[@dipakdutta1301]

India may kab milega

[@roywalls5595]

I like Piaggio MP3 because i can not balance on two wheel!!

[@Gismo3333]

Then you can't ride a MP3, either. For it is exactly like riding a regular two-wheeler. If you don't hold your balance, you will fall over.

[@roywalls5595]

@@Gismo3333 I had bad fall & had one of left knee replace other wear knee braces! Started long time back on feet & learn walk again & bicycle to motorbike next?

[@bronrayner6280]

It’s easy to move when you are parking when you have engaged the wheel lock.

[@roywalls5595]

@@bronrayner6280 I purchased a use 2008 Piaggio mp3 250IE it had 3708 miles on it! He park away in garage 2018 an sit there till I purchase on March 2019!

[@roywalls5595]

@@bronrayner6280 Tell you one thing need a lot of work but I almost got it done little more work on headlight & turn signal! An added on top case & saddle bags!

[@raskfel555]

You should test the braking distances and then work out how much money your life is worth lol

[@tbillyjoeroth]

Here's an idea: have both guys ride both scooters. The guy on the Medley is going to base what he thinks upon what someone else thinks? And vice versa?? Stupid. Have both guys ride both. Who wouldn't want to know first-hand?? Do the whole review over again.

[@prabhugautham]

I would prefer Yamaha Niken over Piaggio MP3, Piaggio always a stiff front suspension and riding their scooters for longer time all the dimples from the handle leaves their mark on our hands becomes reddish too.

[@albenkin1292]

Two different rides. Niken is considered a motorcycle...MP3 is a scooter.

[@Gismo3333]

Then its something wrong with the Piaggio MP3, you have tryed out. Becase mine I can drive 120km, with no marks on my hands. Maybe you hold your handelbars to hard. That's not the bike, it's you doing it wrong.

[@L.V-Rider]

It looks like a wheelchair.

[@mohammedismail6093]

😂😂

[@bruceadkins9147]

Crap docu

[@igorperasovic3386]

please do not speak english....