| Attribute | Piaggio MP3 Sport 500 HPE × | Kawasaki KLE 500 2006 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2019 | 2006 |
| Make | Piaggio | Kawasaki |
| Model | Piaggio MP3 Sport 500 HPE | Kawasaki KLE 500 |
| Category | Scooter | Naked bike |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Injection | Carburettor. Keihin CVK34 x 2 |
| Displacement (cm³) | 493 | 498 |
| Power (kw) | 28.3 | 32.3 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 45.5 | 41 |
| Bore (mm) | 94 | 74 |
| Stroke (mm) | 71 | 58 |
| Gearbox | - | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Ignition | - | Digital |
| Clutch | Automatic centrifugal dry clutch | - |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump | - |
| Compression | - | 9.8:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Articulated quadrilateral | 220 mm |
| Rear suspension | Dual hydraulic shock absorbers adjustable in preload | 200 mm |
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS. Hydraulic. | - |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. Hydraulic. | - |
| Diameter (mm) | 240 | - |
| Frame type | Double cradle in high resistance tubular steel | Double-cradle, high-tensile steel |
| Front tyre | 110/70-13 | 90/90-M21 |
| Rear tyre | 140/70-14 | 130/80-M17 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | - | 27 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Color options |
| - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,540 | 1,510 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,225 | 2,215 |
| Overall width (mm) | 800 | 880 |
| Seat height (mm) | 790 | 850 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 12 | 15 |