Piaggio launched it scooter Brand Vespa at the Auto Expo 2012 recently on 6th January 2012. Along with the Vespa launched in India, Piaggio also showcased its technology capability by showcasing a 3 wheeled motorcycle concept called the Piaggio MP3 (Moto Piaggio 3) which is a unique three wheeler bike with two wheels at front and one at the rear. It was a major head turner at the Piaggio Pavilion at the Auto Expo 2012 with its unique 3 wheel configuration.
image – Piaggio MP3 Hybrid At Auto Expo 2012
Piaggio MP3 Hybrid Official Launch Video
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Piaggio MP3 Hybrid Exclusive Pictures From Auto Expo 2012 In India
image – Piaggio MP3 Hybrid At Auto Expo 2012
image – Piaggio MP3 Hybrid At Auto Expo 2012
image – Piaggio MP3 Hybrid At Auto Expo 2012
image – Piaggio MP3 Hybrid At Auto Expo 2012
image – Piaggio MP3 Hybrid At Auto Expo 2012
image – Piaggio MP3 Hybrid At Auto Expo 2012
image – Piaggio MP3 Hybrid At Auto Expo 2012
image – Piaggio MP3 Hybrid At Auto Expo 2012
image – Piaggio MP3 Hybrid At Auto Expo 2012
image – Piaggio MP3 Hybrid At Auto Expo 2012
image – Piaggio MP3 Hybrid At Auto Expo 2012
image – Piaggio MP3 Hybrid At Auto Expo 2012
Piaggio MP3 comes with a Liquid cooled 278 CC Engine with a synchronous brushless permanent magnet electric motor. The combined output of the engine and motor is 25 HP @ 7500 RPM and 27.5 Nm @ 3500 RPM. It has a large wheelbase of 1490 mm and dry weight of just 275 Kg. It delivers zero emissions when run in electric more and uses high energy density Lithium Iron batteries. The MP3 is a plug-in hybrid, which means that the batteries can be directly charged from the electrical socket of the home, which makes it very cheap to run. When used it hybrid mode, it uses 50% less fuel and emits 50% less Carbon compared to the petrol variants.
The three wheeled design gives it high stability and balance, it does not topple even when stationary and gives very precise ride control when in motion. The two wheels in front turn in synchronization as in the case of a front steered car.
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