Since the front end lets the whole bike lean into the turns, an electronic suspension lockout is necessary to keep it from sagging at stops and in the parking lot.Ī pair of 13-inch rims lead the way lined with 110/70 hoops followed by a 140/70-14 drive wheel out back, and it's this trio of contact patches in a Delta configuration that makes the MP3 range so stable and secure, even on irregular surfaces such as cobblestones and brick that can still be found in parts of Europe/UK. Coil-over Kayaba shocks float the rear end on 4.25 inches of travel with the obligatory spring-preload adjuster, while up front, the curious parallelogram setup comes with 3.34 inches of travel to soak up the abuse from the road and protect the integrity of the front contact patches. Tubular steel was the material of choice on the MP3 500 hpe Sport Advanced in the double-cradle frame for the strength and rigidity it brings to the table. Articulated parallelogram front suspension- Electrohydraulic suspension blocking system- Stable and secure performance- Three-channel ABS Bluetooth connectivity and the MIA app bring your phone into the network with its own bundle of functions to finish the package. Through the Bike Finder feature you can remotely unlock the seat using the fob to eliminate fumbling around with the keys with an armload of goodies.Ī very bike-like rear mudguard contains the spray from the rear hoop and mounts the license plate below the rear lighting that, like up front, rolls with LED tech for improved visibility. The step-through is interrupted by a short-rise tunnel molded into the lighted under-seat storage compartment that can carry two full-face buckets or a computer bag/books/groceries/whatever for some real-life errand-running utility. rail, wide seat, and short buttstop that should be a source of confidence for both you and your riding partner. If you like to share the fun with a friend, just flip-out the fold-up footpegs and you're good to go with a beefy J.C. Proper, scooter-like footwells leave room for the rider to shift their feet fore and aft as needed for comfort. All of this comes together to give the 500 a mature and well-put-together visage that marries well with the sleek elegance we find behind the front end. Head-on, it looks like a sports car that got left in the dryer just a little too long. New headlights with LED lighting and DRL- Piaggio MIA connectivity- Sport-oriented sound tuning- Tour-ability comfortĪstute observers of the MP3 500 Sport Advanced will note the automotive- roadster elements: the grille and badge, recessed headlights complete with flush-mount glass and DRL emitters, and a broad vented windscreen.

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