Comments on: Piaggio MP3 400 3 Wheel Scooter

By: frank

frank — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 13:49:50 +0000

in subcunces minds,it will allways feel like driving bachwards even with its increased break and turning capabilities.The 2 wheels should be in the back one meter wide would be better and if an enclosed model made than wach the sales go..

By: Ed

Ed — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 09:00:09 +0000

I’m like Kai … I’ve ridden a 250cc back when I was around 14 … but I’m retired now. Want to put some fun back in my Texas life. So I’m waiting for the 400cc.
My question is … has anyone tried to attach some type a scooter trailer to the back of this?
I mean, I camp a lot. Small tent, sleeping bag and I’m good.
But wondered if anyone has tried to put a small trailer behind this and how does it respond?
Cheers,
~~ Ed ~~

By: Kai

Kai — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 05:23:18 +0000

When I saw the Piaggio MP3 for the first time in my life, I thought by myself: “Time to get a motorcycle drivers license”.

So I went to Motorcycle Safety Training and took the theoretical test and passed.

So, now what? I got my MP3 a week later and was concerned to mount MY new scooter. I cranked the engine and it sounded very cool. My first ride around the block was fantastic and my adrenaline was pumping. I turned slowly left into another street and hit a load of gravel. OH NO! I exercised what I had learned at the safety class, “UNLOCK front wheels”, “Bring it up”, “Break”.
Needless to say; it worked like a charme and I did not go down. The MP3 performed like out of the textbook.

Since the MP3 is my first motorcycle ever and thus I can’t really compare it to other motorcycles or scooters, but I must say that I am deeply impressed by its riding stability and agility.

It gets up to speed quickly, it’s nimble enough to get around unexpected things on Texas roads and it’s just downright fun to ride it.

The only thing that I really regret is that I should have done twenty years ago. But now I am catching up quickly.

I have my MP3 for about 5 weeks, 6 weeks tops and have already more than 1600 miles on it.

Enjoy! and always Ride Safe!
Cheers
–Kai

By: brian

brian — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 07:01:33 +0000

Piaggio market the 400cc at 33bhp, I think! As a new wrinkly rider, this means an A2 licence is sufficient. I’ve seen many sites and comments saying 34 bhp. I really want one but should I wait for Direct access licence?

By: Jason

Jason — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 10:00:46 +0000

Out of curiosity, does this come under the ‘banner’ of a trike in the UK? Would be useful if it was. Cheers