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					Technical specifications
					
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				| Model: | MP3 500 | 
			
				| Years: | 2012-13 | 
			
			
					
						| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve Piaggio MASTER, catalysedFour stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve Piaggio MASTER, catalysed | 
			
					
						| Capacity: | 492.7 cc / 30.0 cub in. | 
			
					
						| Bore x Stroke: | 94 x 71 mm | 
			
					
						| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | 
			
					
						| Compression Ratio: | 11.0:1 | 
			
					
						| Lubrication: | Wet sump | 
			
					
						| Induction: | Electronic injection system | 
			
					
						| Ignition: | Electronic inductive discharge, integrated variable timing | 
			
					
						| Starting: | Electric | 
			
					
						| Max Power: | 29.4 kW / 40.1 hp @ 7250 rpm | 
			
					
						| Max Toque: | 42.2 Nm / 31.2 lb-ft @ 5550 rpm | 
			
					
						| Clutch: | Automatic centrifugal dry | 
			
					
						| Transmission: | Twin Cradle: tubes in high tensile steel | 
			
					
						| Final Drive: | Belt | 
			
					
						| Frame: | Double cradle in high strength steel tubes | 
			
					
						| Front Suspension: | Parallelogram composed of four aluminium arms supporting two steering tubes cantilevers. | 
			
					
						| Front Wheel Travel: | 85 mm / 3.3 in | 
			
					
						| Rear Suspension: | Dual effect hydraulic shock absorbers and adjustable spring pre-load, | 
			
					
						| Rear Wheel Travel: | 110 mm / 4.3 in | 
			
					
						| Front Brakes: | 2x 240mm discs, One disc brake per wheel, c 2 piston caliper | 
			
					
						| Rear Brakes: | Single 240 mm disc | 
			
					
						| Front Tyre: | Dual 120/70 -12 | 
			
					
						| Rear Tyre: | 140/70 -14 | 
			
					
						| Dimensions: | Height 1350 mm / 53.1 in Length 2160 mm / 85.0 in Width: 775 mm / 30.5 in | 
			
					
						| Wheelbase: | 1549 mm / 61.0 in | 
			
					
						| Seat Height: | 790 mm / 30.9 in | 
			
					
						| Dry Weight: | 244 kg / 537.9 lbs | 
			
					
						| Fuel Capacity: | 12 Litres / 3.2 US gal |