BMW F 800GS Triple Black (2012) vs Piaggio MP3 500 Sport (2010-11)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | BMW | Piaggio |
| Model: | F 800GS Triple Black | MP3 500 Sport |
| Years: | 2012 | 2010-11 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve Piaggio MASTER, catalysed |
| Capacity: | 798 cc / 47.7 cub. in. | 492 cc / 30 cub in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 82 x 75.8 mm | 71 x 94mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 12.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Ignition: | Knock control and oxygen sensors. | Electronic inductive discharge, integrated variable timing |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 62.5 kW / 85 hp @ 7500 rpm | 29.8 kW / 40 hp @ 7250 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | CVT, Twist and go |
| Frame: | Tubular frame in steal partly carrying the engine | Twin Cradle: tubes in high tensile steel |
| Front Suspension: | ∅43mm Marzocchi upside down forks | Parallelogram composed of four aluminium arms supporting two steering tubes cantilevers. |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 230 mm / 9.1 in. | 85 mm / 3.35 in. |
| Rear Suspension: | Double strut swing arm aluminium coast in one piece | Two dual effect hydraulic shock absorbers and adjustable spring pre-load, |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 215 mm / 8.5 in. | 110 mm . 4.3 in. |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x ∅300mm discs, 4 piston calipers | 2 x 240mm discs, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single ∅265mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 240 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 90/90 - 21 54V | 2x 120/70 -12 |
| Rear Tyre: | 150/70 - 17 69V | 130/70 -14 |
| Seat Height: | 880 mm - 850 mm / 34.6 in. - 33.5 in. | 790 mm / 30.9 in |
| Dry Weight: | 177.8 kg / 392 lbs | 244 kg / 537.9 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal. | 12 Litres / 3.2 gals |