2007 Piaggio MP3 reviews

• Three wheels makes it unique and fun! (WomenRidersNow.com)

  

  Model(s) covered: 2007 Piaggio MP3

  When I was asked to review a new scooter with three wheels, I expected something in the trike genre - one wheel in front, two in the back. I was mistaken. This new 250cc scooter from Italian manfucturer Piaggio has two wheels in the front, one in the back, handling more like a motorcycle than a scooter, except there's no need to shift because of its automatic transmission.
  
  One of this Italian job's more unique features is an electro-hydraulic mechanism that locks the front wheels.

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• Piaggio MP3: Three wheels on my wagon (Motoring.co.za)

  

  Model(s) covered: 2007 Piaggio MP3

  Three-wheeled vehicles don't get the best press - just think about the flak picked up by the Reliant Regal van - but that could be about to change with the arrival of Piaggio's MP3, the bike that thinks it's a trike.
  
  Instead of having two wheels at the back the Italians have put them at the front. (Pity that Piaggio is not imported to South Africa - will somebody please take note and do something about it! - Editor)

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