| Attribute | Matchless G3 350 1960 × | Piaggio MP3 250 2008 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1960 | 2008 |
| Make | Matchless | Piaggio |
| Model | Matchless G3 350 | Piaggio MP3 250 |
| Category | Sport | Scooter |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Amal | Injection |
| Displacement (cm³) | 347 | 249 |
| Power (kw) | 13.1 | - |
| Cooling system | Air | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | - |
| Bore (mm) | 69 | - |
| Stroke (mm) | 93 | - |
| Gearbox | - | Automatic |
| Clutch | Wet multiplate | - |
| Compression | 6.5:1 | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic | Parallelogram, cantilever |
| Rear suspension | Two schock | Twin hydraulic shock absorbers with pre-load adjuster |
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 178 | 240 |
| Front tyre | 3.25-19 | - |
| Rear tyre | 3.50-19 | - |
| Seat | Dual | - |
| Wheels | Spoked | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Kick | Electric |
| Color options | - |
|
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight (kg) | 179 | 213 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 129 | - |