| Attribute | Piaggio MP3 Sport 500 HPE × | Gilera Nexus 500 2007 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2019 | 2007 |
| Make | Piaggio | Gilera |
| Model | Piaggio MP3 Sport 500 HPE | Gilera Nexus 500 |
| Category | Scooter | Scooter |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | - | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection | Carburettor |
| Displacement (cm³) | 493 | 460 |
| Power (kw) | 28.3 | 29.3 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt | Belt |
| Torque (Nm) | 45.5 | 43 |
| Bore (mm) | 94 | 92 |
| Stroke (mm) | 71 | 69 |
| Gearbox | - | Automatic |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | - | Electronic inductive discharge, variable spark advance controlled by electronic injection |
| Clutch | Automatic centrifugal dry clutch | Automatic dry centrifuge type |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump | Wet sump |
| Compression | - | 10.5:1 |
| Exhaust system | - | Two-way catalytic converter |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Articulated quadrilateral | Kayaba telehydraulic fork |
| Rear suspension | Dual hydraulic shock absorbers adjustable in preload | Progressive power drive, Kayaba gas shock absorber with spring preload |
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS. Hydraulic. | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. Hydraulic. | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 240 | 240 |
| Frame type | Double cradle in high resistance tubular steel | - |
| Front tyre | 110/70-13 | 120/70-15 |
| Rear tyre | 140/70-14 | 160/60-14 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | - | 41 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Color options |
| - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,540 | 1,515 |
| Dry weight (kg) | - | 101 |
| Power/weight ratio | - | 0.2901 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,225 | 2,090 |
| Overall width (mm) | 800 | 765 |
| Seat height (mm) | 790 | 780 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 12 | 15 |