Piaggio MP3 500 Sport (2010-11) vs Ariel VB 600 (1947-58) vs Triumph 6T Thunderbird (1950-53)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Piaggio | Ariel | Triumph |
| Model: | MP3 500 Sport | VB 600 | 6T Thunderbird |
| Years: | 2010-11 | 1947-58 | 1950-53 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve Piaggio MASTER, catalysed | Four stroke, single cylinder, side valve | Four stroke, vertical twin, OHV |
| Capacity: | 492 cc / 30 cub in. | 598 cc / 36.5 cu in | 649 cc / 40.0 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 71 x 94mm | 86.4 x 102.0 mm | 71 x 82 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.0:1 | 5.0:1 | 8.5:1 (Export), 7.0:1 (UK) |
| Starting: | Electric | Kick start | Kick |
| Max Power: | 29.8 kW / 40 hp @ 7250 rpm | 11.6 kW / 15.5 hp @ 4400 rpm | 25 kW / 34 hp @ 6500 rpm |
| Transmission: | CVT, Twist and go | 4-Speed, Burman | 4-Speed constant mesh |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 240mm discs, 2 piston caliper | Drum | SLS drum, 7 in |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 240 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Drum | SLS drum, 7 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1549 mm / 61.0 in | 1422 mm / 56 in | 1403 mm / 55.25 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 12 Litres / 3.2 gals | 15.9 L / 4.2 US gal | 13.6 L / 3.6 US gal / 3.0 Imp gal (US), 18 L / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp gal (UK and export) |