Piaggio MP3 500 Sport / Sport Advanced (2021) vs Gilera Nexus 250 (2006-08)
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| Make: | Piaggio | Gilera |
| Model: | MP3 500 Sport / Sport Advanced | Nexus 250 |
| Years: | 2021 | 2006-08 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, Master HPE single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves and roller tappets | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC,4 valves |
| Capacity: | 493 cc / 30.0 cu-in | 249 cc / 12.2 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 94 x 71 mm | 72 X 60 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | - | 11.5:1 |
| Lubrication: | Wet sump | Wet sump |
| Induction: | Electronic injection system | RON 95 unleaded petrol |
| Ignition: | Electronic with inductive exhaust and variable advance integrated in the injection CPU. Closed loop system with Lambda probe for the exhaust. Electronic immobilizer, block of injection pump when the vehicle is tilted. Twin spark ignition. Dual map for throttle valve management (STD and ECO). Traction control (ASR) | Electronic CDI |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 32 kW / 43.5 hp @ 7750 rpm | 22,1 hp / 16.1 kW @ 8050 rpm |
| Frame: | Double cradle in high strength tubular steel | Double cradle trellis made of high-strength steel tubes |
| Front Suspension: | Articulated quadrilateral, electro-hydraulic suspension blocking system | Telescopic hydraulic fork with f 35 mm shafts; 94 mm wheel travel |
| Rear Suspension: | Double hydraulic shock absorber with four position spring pre-load adjustment (double gas shock with continuous spring pre-load adjustment on the Sport and Sport Advanced versions) | Double hydraulic shock absorber with four-position spring preload; 76 mm wheel travel |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 258mm stainless steel discs, one disc brake per wheel, 2 piston caliper | Single 260mm disc |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 240mm disc | Single 240 disc |
| Front Tyre: | 2x 120/70 -13 | 120/70-14 |
| Rear Tyre: | 140/70 -14 | 140/60-14 |
| Wheelbase: | 1540 mm / 60.6 in | 1530 mm / 60.2 in |
| Seat Height: | 790 mm / 30.9 in | 810 mm / 31.9 in |
| Wet Weight: | 282 kg / 621.7 lbs | 186.0 kg / 410.1 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 13.2 Litres / 3.48 US gal | 15 Litres / 3.9 US gal |