Piaggio MP3 500 (2006-07) vs KTM RC 390 (2020)
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| Make: | Piaggio | KTM |
| Model: | MP3 500 | RC 390 |
| Years: | 2006-07 | 2020 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve Piaggio MASTER, catalysed | Four stroke, single cylinder. DOHC with finger followers, 4 Valve per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 492 cc / 30 cub in. | 373 cc / 22.7 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 71 x 94mm | 89 x 60 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid Cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.0:1 | 12.6:1 |
| Ignition: | Electronic inductive discharge, integrated variable timing | Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 29.8 kW / 40 hp @ 7250 rpm | 32 kW / 43 hp @ 9500 rpm |
| Transmission: | CVT, Twist and go | 5 Speed |
| Frame: | Twin Cradle: tubes in high tensile steel | Tubular space frame made from steel, powder-coated |
| Front Suspension: | Parallelogram composed of four aluminium arms supporting two steering tubes cantilevers. | WP Suspension Up Side Down |
| Rear Suspension: | Two dual effect hydraulic shock absorbers and adjustable spring pre-load, | WP Monoshock |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 110 mm . 4.3 in. | 150 mm / 5.9 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 240mm discs, 2 piston caliper | Single 320 mm disc 4 piston radial caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 240 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 230 mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 2x 120/70 -12 | 110/70 R17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 130/70 -14 | 150/60 R17 |
| Wheelbase: | 1549 mm / 61.0 in | 1340 mm / 52.7 in |
| Seat Height: | 790 mm / 30.9 in | 820 mm / 32.2 in |
| Dry Weight: | 244 kg / 537.9 lbs | 139 kg / 306.4 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 12 Litres / 3.2 gals | 10 Liters / 2.64 lbs |