Piaggio’s MP3 is not a portable audio player, but is actually a three-wheeled hybrid scooter that will appear in Italy and Spain later this summer. The Piaggio MP3 is able to travel for approximately 12 miles on a single full charge, but should you need to go further, you can always rely on the MP3’s single cylinder, 250cc gas-powered engine. Piaggio has also included regenerative braking in the package. As for its electric motor being used in tandem with the gas-powered engine, you ought to be able to touch 140 miles per gallon at low speeds. The built-in lithium ion battery pack will take around 4 hours to recharge, and we are looking at an expected price range of €8,000 to €10,000 when it arrives on Europe’s doorsteps later this year.

SOURCE: UBERGIZMO.COM

Piaggio continues its history of innovation with the MP3, a revolutionary three-wheel scooter. The front assembly, with two independent tilting wheels, is far more stable than any scooter, it grips the road even when tailing other vehicles, providing top performance in total safety.

It’s a cinch to park: an electro-hydraulic suspension locking system means there is no need to put the vehicle on its stand. The three-disk braking system and exceptional front-end road-holding reduce braking space by 20 per cent. The MP3 comes into its own out of town - road grip, cornering safety and tilt angle of up to 40 per cent are unprecedented for a scooter, adding to the pleasure of riding different road surfaces at high speed.

Along with a powerful 250cc electronic injection engine and renowned Piaggio legacy, makes for a revolutionary addition to the world of transportation.

The Vespa GTV and LXV models celebrate 60 years of the most legendary two-wheeler of all time by re-introducing the trademark Vespa styling and features from the 50s and 60s models.

The GTV features several distinctive stylistic details, namely the headlamp which has been positioned on the front mudguard, as it was on the very first Vespa prototype. Additional features evoke the original Vespa as well, such as the ‘naked’ handlebar and the dual-seat saddle which is made of genuine leather and houses storage space suitable for your helmet. The round analog speedometer has relatively retro graphics, plus a digital ride information display.

The GTV utilizes a powerful 250cc four-valve, liquid-cooled engine with electronic injection, a double rear shock absorber and 12″ wheels with disk brakes.

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