SBF Piaggio MP3 Cafe 2009

[william_liu]

Anyway is the new MP400 owners our forum members?

[Scootourer]

saw an indian uncle riding. dun tink he is in the forum.

[anodise57]

MP3 is getting common, 3 wheel bikes are in

wat bout this?

 

Its got the Blackbird Mirrors.. .COOL... can squeeze traffic

hahahaha

See how it take corners. I think its better to wear helmet!

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Wonder how to calculate the Road Tax and insurance?

How to go for inspection for tyres @ Viacom? hmmmm

[Scootourer]

looks more like a "upgraded" tutu...

[william_liu]

Another review of the MP3 250cc can be found here.

[william_liu]

Finally saw a MP3 on the road yesterday! Was going home on the CTE around 9.40pm when I caught sight... was a 7000 number plate, blue and looked like the 250cc version.

 

Must say it looks kanna different when seeing it in real life...

[paulimym]

Saw 3 mp3 400cc at Looi motor today. Tempted to get one but then trading in 3 yr old vfr which I like for mp3 400 which I also like, wah! damn chiat lat really cannot decide. I am waiting for feedback on this bike in Sgp.

[anodise57]

sounds fun.. who's got one. .i wanna try too.. muahhahahahhaa...

 

 

jus saw 1 riden by an uncle at my place ... while i was warming up my bike.... looks fun.......

[william_liu]

Can arrange for a test ride from Piaggio... planning to do so once I'm free enough to take one day leave....

[Shark]

Tayar for $12

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/showthread.php?t=160124

[iamnotmad]

hi all,

am seriously planning on getting a MP3 250.

Anyone knows which shop selling best price?

[iamnotmad]

hey all,

finally went for a test ride yday.

here's my 2-cents opinion:

 

Plus points

- bike was zippy. throttle very responsive. quick off the blocks. sweet.

- bike was not as wide as i thought it looked. was apprehensive about trying to squeeze, but as soon as i sat on it, i realised that it was no different from my x9. had no problems at all squeezing.

- chiong-ed the bike through bumps on the road, manhole covers and the big metal road coverings. didn't have any hairy moments (you know, when you feel like the tyre slip under you alittle abit) at all. sweet x2. if only i could test it over WET metal coverings though.

- the cornering was fun!fun!fun! i had so much doing the twist and turns and cornering, i went for a few more rounds in the genting road/lane area just to corner abit more! haha

 

Minus points

- i'm used to stretching my leg out on my x9, so, i didn't quite like having to put my legs in a 90 degree position. it's not uncomfortable. it's just....different. haha. guess its one of those things that one needs getting used to.

- acceleration to 80-90 was a breeze. but from 90 onwards, i can feel the bike labouring a little. i'd assume that the 400cc version would be different though.

- found the seat alittle irritating. i'm used to the hydraulics that helps push up my x9 seat and keep it in place. there's no such system on teh mp3. you'd have to CLAW the seat out cuz there's no obvious latch/catch to lift the seat. and also, because there's nothing to hold the seat up, there might be a chance that the seat slams down on ur hands! ouch!

- again, having been spoilt by the amount of storage space on my x9, i found the storage on the mp3 a tad disappointing. plus, the mp3 doesn't come with a box.

 

all in all, i loved the mp3!

even though the plus and minus points seems to even off at 4 a piece, i personally feel that the plus far outweighs the relatively minor minus points.

i'd definitely get the mp3 .... only problem is, just as i was about to leave piaggio, i chanced upon the x9 Evo 400!! what a beauty...

 

sigh...decisions, decisions, decisions...

 

by the way, another plus point for visiting Piaggio, was that i got to meet Brembo bro in person. haha.

It was nice meeting you, man.

Cool bro. Very helpful.

 

Cheers.

[paulimym]

Thanks for the feedback. I found out the price for MP3 400 is about $13,800 OTR. The big problem for me is I have to fork out more than $8000 if I trade in my 3yr 5 mth. young vfr 800. So I'm not going to think about mp3 for another next 4 years.

[william_liu]

I've saw a MP3 on the road with a top box, looks exactly like the X8 kind of box... so storage still can be improved...

[ah_huats]

but how much damage ($$) would it incur ?

[tsjade]

spotted a yellow pgo tr3 along jalan sultan around 4:30pm today. belong to anyone here?

[CCK]

I saw the Certis Cisco using this to escort heavy vehicle. Cisco oso use MP3 ah ?

[JeetKuneDo]

any1 got the latest pricing of mp3 250 ?

[iamnotmad]

still $13k+ for 250 and $14k+ for 400 OTR

[ADH]

Hi guys...

for MP3 fanatics!

 

There is a 2nd hand very new MP3 250 with top box, I tink its black or sky blue at LEE HUAT BUKIT TIMAH.

 

I heard that the previous owner just couldnt get used to the scooter.

rode for just.... get this, 1 day! and return to Lee Huat, with a loss.

 

good deal i think...go Lee Huat find out!

[raz]

any mp3 400 cc owner here??

need to know the top speed and FC on the machine.

was trying to find ways to upgrade the fuel tank.

http://www.tourtank.com

[Biker_kel]

coollllll....saw tis bike OTR...love it...anyone noe mp3 125 hw much???

[chesterchen]

in today's straits times...

 

where these traffic marshalls are armed with never seen before cool-white Piaggio MP3s...

 

looks like we'll be seeing more of these on the expressways...

 

Traffic marshalls to be deployed at underground KPE

By Christopher Tan, Senior Correspondent

 

TRAFFIC MARSHALLS will be deployed to keep the underground Kallang-Paya Lebar Expressway, which opens to traffic on Friday, free-flowing.

Mounting zippy Piaggio scooters or behind the wheel of Subaru Imprezas, these auxiliary police officers will eventually be deployed on all expressways here, Transport Minister Raymond Lim announced on Thursday.

 

Singapore has nine expressways measuring a total 150km. Each week, there are about 250 incidents on these heavy-load roads, each with a capacity for up to 6,000 vehicles an hour.

 

The Land Transport Authority currently clears 57 per cent of incidents within 12 minutes of arriving at the scne. Minister Lim said the LTA 'will strive' to raise this to 75 per cent.

 

Empowered to perform traffic control duties as well as preserve evidence at accident scenes, the Traffic Marshalls will complement existing expressway management systems, namely the Expressway Monitoring and Advisory System (EMAS) and towing services.

 

There will be 14 officers on scooters and three in cars. Each will be equipped tools like camera, first aid box, fire extinguisher, traffic cones and beacons, chemical protection mask, whistle and industrial gloves.

 

Linked to Certis Cisco's satellite-tracking system, these officers will be deployed once expressway cameras spot an incident. They are expected to arrive at the scene within 15 minutes.

 

The deployment will involve a fleet of 28 motorcycles, three cars and 61 officers and will cost $2.5 million a year to operate.

[contrarian]

I've been to see this machine. FBB9816 is sky blue, comes with the original box (worth about $600), done 2km (to the petrol kiosk and back).

 

There are a few minor scratches from a low-speed drop on the left side (can touch up for about $100+).

 

Pity it's the wrong colour for me, cos the owner's taking a loss of >$1k. I'd say it's a good deal for an almost new MP3 250 if you want the box and are ok with the colour.

 

Interested buyers can contact Lee Huat Motor at Upper Bukit Timah Road.

 

Hi guys...

for MP3 fanatics!

 

There is a 2nd hand very new MP3 250 with top box, I tink its black or sky blue at LEE HUAT BUKIT TIMAH.

 

I heard that the previous owner just couldnt get used to the scooter.

rode for just.... get this, 1 day! and return to Lee Huat, with a loss.

 

good deal i think...go Lee Huat find out!

[Mr_Atlantic]

Cisco Auxilliary traffic police on MP3