Piaggio Mp3 500 Abs motorcycles for sale in Costa Mesa, California

2016 Piaggio MP3 500 ABS/ASR

$8,999

Costa Mesa, California

Piaggio Mp3 has been the first 3-wheeled scooter. Today, the new MY16 Piaggio Mp3 is the first three-wheeler in the world with ABS brake system integrated with ASR (Acceleration Slip Regulation) traction control.The ASR system is an electronic traction control device regulating the driving wheel slippage. The ASR simply and it guarantees safety by preventing the slippage of the rear wheel on slippery or wet roads and uneven surfaces, for excellent rear tire grip and road- holding in all conditions (can be switched off). The Piaggio Group is the first manufacturer to use rear wheel traction control for a scooter, in-house developed technology, based on group's racing experience and subsequently adapted and built into city vehicles.he ABS system maximizes active safety preventing wheel blockage under braking and providing full control of the vehicle at all times. Developed specifically for the Piaggio Mp3, it uses a Continental control unit and three channels controlling the three wheels individually modulating only the braking force to prevent grip loss. The new version of the Piaggio Mp3 uses disc brakes on all three wheels, but the diameter of the front discs has been increased from 240 to 258 mm, helping to increase power and effectiveness, and reducing the braking distance. Greater safety and a smoother ride are provided by new larger front wheels with diameter up from 12 to 13 inches.This is the resounding success due to the exclusive Piaggio Mp3 dual independent tilting front wheel technology, thanks to the four bar linkage suspension which the leading Group in Europe designed and developed before any other manufacturer in the world to ensure maximum riding pleasure in complete safety.The blocking mechanism of the front suspension, a distinguishing feature of the 3-wheel Piaggio scooter, transforms the balance of the Mp3 from dynamic to static. Start up the Piaggio Mp3 and it stays in balance on the three wheels without the need for a stand (fitted nonetheless). To resume normal operation accelerate or use the dedicated pushbutton. This means you never need to put your foot in the ground and you can park the Piaggio Mp3 anywhere, easily and without effort.The new 4-valve 500 engine, liquid-cooled and with electronic fuel injection, is the most powerful in its class, and is now fitted with a multimap "Ride-by-Wire" electronic acceleration system which improves the power supply and hence the rideability, allowing the rider to choose between maximum performance and fuel saving by changing the engine mapping via a pushbutton on the handlebar.The smoothness of the engine at low revs has been greatly improved, guaranteeing an exceptionally smooth ride at all revs, and reducing fuel consumption. The exhaust plant has been completely overhauled to reduce noise and make the sound more harmo