SBF Piaggio MP3 Cafe 2009

[SoBeR]

bro,care to share about the FC for the 400 MP3..

 

Hey!

Planning to switch my less than a year old Silverwing to the MP3 400.

Like pipi, I'm interested to find out the FC for the 400ie too.

 

 

Any 400ers care to share?

[SoBeR]

Looking forward for my test ride on the MP3 at Piaggio Showroom this Friday, before that, I have some quick questions:

 

1) Understand there's a remote for the back 'truck'. Is this attached to the key? Wouldn't the remote get wet when running in the rain?

 

2) Anyone has attached a bigger screen that you have to "see through" it and have rode in the rain before? I'm interested to get a bigger screen, but worry about the visibilty issue when ridding in the rain.

 

If any can answer these?

 

Thanks in advance!

[gnesnah]

Hi

 

For those asking for FC on the 400ie I am currently unable to give any meaningful update as my mileage is

 

May give an initial update in a few days time as I made a mental note of how many litres(8.6ltrs) I top up when the reserve light came on. Will post xxkm/ltr once reserve is hit again.

 

Tank capacity is 12ltrs including reserve of 1.8ltr but I doubt we can actually fill the tank up to the maximum of 12ltrs. I can only top up 8.6xxltrs(before pump nozzle auto cut) and that is with 1.8ltrs in reserve +- 2 to 3 km I need to travel to the pump station. Unless the reserve light came on even there is more than 1.8ltr in the tank?

 

Anyway it's the xxkm/ltr that we are interested in, and I am not hopeful it will be an optimistic figure. Decide on your priority whether they be safety, fun, novelty or fuel economy that you are looking for.

[gnesnah]

Looking forward for my test ride on the MP3 at Piaggio Showroom this Friday, before that, I have some quick questions:

 

1) Understand there's a remote for the back 'truck'. Is this attached to the key? Wouldn't the remote get wet when running in the rain?

 

2) Anyone has attached a bigger screen that you have to "see through" it and have rode in the rain before? I'm interested to get a bigger screen, but worry about the visibilty issue when ridding in the rain.

 

If any can answer these?

 

Thanks in advance!

 

1)There are 2 remote buttons on the key for the seat and trunk. The key will definitely get wet in the rain, the question is will it spoil that I do not know. The X9 dashboard comes to mind.

 

2)I am looking for a bigger screen for wind protection. I prefer a medium one to be able to see over it instead of through it. Sorry did not really answer your question here. I am looking for one also to replace the stock one.

[blackpiper]

yes brother...seems like an outing will be on the way alright!

how come I didnt see any 125s brother adding their names in?

Bro, I hope to see 125s joining too so we've got one fleet of all categories.... If there are any 125 cc owners out there reading this, please join us.....

[rickong]

Planning to get a 125cc within the near future..

[Foresight]

http://www.gizmag.com/go/7730/ This is the link for the hybrid Mp3 that can get 170 MPG or 170*1.6/4.2=64 km/L. THey did not mention what CC though. Anyway, kudos to all who have bought the MP3. You are all riding the future of motorcycling. Even Yamaha is coming out with the Tesserat see link http://www.gizmag.com/go/8234/

 

I tested the 250 and I must say really really great!!

[paulimym]

Looking forward for my test ride on the MP3 at Piaggio Showroom this Friday, before that, I have some quick questions:

 

1) Understand there's a remote for the back 'truck'. Is this attached to the key? Wouldn't the remote get wet when running in the rain?

 

2) Anyone has attached a bigger screen that you have to "see through" it and have rode in the rain before? I'm interested to get a bigger screen, but worry about the visibilty issue when ridding in the rain.

 

If any can answer these?

 

Thanks in advance!

With higher screen you will have visibility problem when riding in the rain especially at night when there are on coming vehicles with head light shining into your face. I had this experience along NS highway on the goldwing. It was a night ride to Hatyai, was caught in heavy rain. I was having trouble trying to see the road through the wind shield when suddenly the bright light of on coming traffic caught me unware and I was blinded for a moment. A safe windshield is that you can look over it when riding in the rain. Remember Safety First.

[Foresight]

Ok I need this.

 

http://www.scootersales.com.au/News-1205-mp3-roof-and-wagon.aspx

 

Looks unstable in the high winds. Whats the rain protection like? Always wanted to know how the Adiva or BMW c3 rode with the roof.

[kochels]

Looks unstable in the high winds. Whats the rain protection like? Always wanted to know how the Adiva or BMW c3 rode with the roof.

 

 

Agree that it looks unstable. I wish Honda Elysium comes into production

[blackpiper]

Planning to get a 125cc within the near future..

Good job, bro...... Looking forward to see more mp3s on the road, be it 125, 250 or the 400s......

[blackpiper]

With higher screen you will have visibility problem when riding in the rain especially at night when there are on coming vehicles with head light shining into your face. I had this experience along NS highway on the goldwing. It was a night ride to Hatyai, was caught in heavy rain. I was having trouble trying to see the road through the wind shield when suddenly the bright light of on coming traffic caught me unware and I was blinded for a moment. A safe windshield is that you can look over it when riding in the rain. Remember Safety First.

I second that too.... Not only you are wearing a helmet with visor that is already causing poor visibiilty with the rain beating on it but to have another barrier such as the higher screen attached will make it even worse. I must add that during good weather, it will come handy though....

[blackpiper]

http://www.gizmag.com/go/7730/ This is the link for the hybrid Mp3 that can get 170 MPG or 170*1.6/4.2=64 km/L. THey did not mention what CC though. Anyway, kudos to all who have bought the MP3. You are all riding the future of motorcycling. Even Yamaha is coming out with the Tesserat see link http://www.gizmag.com/go/8234/

 

I tested the 250 and I must say really really great!!

Bro, the pics of hybrids are really impressive and so futuristic..... Saliva dropping already. If it comes to sg, i might give it a go..... well, I'm always game for trying new things..... but of course a lot of $$$$$ involved.

 

I just don't want to grow old and regretting it all later in life.....

[SoBeR]

I second that too.... Not only you are wearing a helmet with visor that is already causing poor visibiilty with the rain beating on it but to have another barrier such as the higher screen attached will make it even worse. I must add that during good weather, it will come handy though....

 

Thanks Bi2Sco, paulimym and Sufie.

 

I have plans to get a really tall windshield to get some descent wind protection. But with the heavy rain for the past 2 days, I'm really worried that the droplets and fogging can make the situation really sticky when looking through the tall wind shield.

 

I'm currently riding a Silverwing and find the look over windshield pretty sufficient. But the original 'windshield' on the MP3 looks really low. Anyone any comments on the wind 'protection' aspect?

[rickong]

Good job, bro...... Looking forward to see more mp3s on the road, be it 125, 250 or the 400s......

 

I checked with one of the motorshops today and they quoted me 12158 for OTR pricing including insurance.. do you think there is any more room to bring the price down?

 

I'm very familiar with cars as I drove cars for a number of years, but not sure how is the resale market like for bikes.

[venomous]

Hi bro...a 125cc new would cost about $11,700 otr. Thats recommended retail price, typically dealers would have a way to mark the RRP down abit.

 

For 2nd hand, so far I havent came across 125cc changed hands yet. But since the start there should be 2 units of MP3 250cc changed hands...the last 2nd hand 250 cost around 11k...

 

wah $11700 very expensive..how abt the maintainance part? izit exp also? compare to a 2 wheeler bike isit a safer bike?

[SoBeR]

One of a SWinger in the Forum commented on the MP3 as a "pus*y bike" when he got to know that I'm considering it. I thought its pretty 'fierce' with the dual wheel in front and the front fender. The stability with an additional 3rd wheel is surely a nice safety feature. Never quite understand what's so wrong with this bike to others! Anyone any comments?

[william_liu]

Well, end of the day it's your money and your decision...

 

And it's always easier to make snide remarks and put people down than to offer constructive comments that involves more mature thinking.

 

Just like there will be others who think riding scooter is being a pu**y in the first place..... so does that mean we should all sell off our scooters and buy 'proper' motorcycles?

 

There's enough space for all kinds of motorcycles out there! Ride safe!

[Brembo]

agree with Will.

 

Stick to your liking...these shallow-shells can feel free to call all other bikes they hated, pussi bikes.

 

oh yes...rememberd I read someone mentioned about the water resistancy of the Mp3 keys...ok here's a real scenario, my mechs always (and sometimes I forgot too...) shower and soap the demo MP3s without pulling the keys out of the key holes. So far, the keys are still fine and working well.

 

Just for comparison....MP3 owners, please dun follow...not covered in warranty

[SoBeR]

agree with Will.

 

Stick to your liking...these shallow-shells can feel free to call all other bikes they hated, pussi bikes.

 

oh yes...rememberd I read someone mentioned about the water resistancy of the Mp3 keys...ok here's a real scenario, my mechs always (and sometimes I forgot too...) shower and soap the demo MP3s without pulling the keys out of the key holes. So far, the keys are still fine and working well.

 

Just for comparison....MP3 owners, please dun follow...not covered in warranty

 

 

 

I fully agree on William and Brembo comments. Each have their own comments and shouldn't put other people down!

 

Alrighty, see you in a while Brembo

[gnesnah]

I am deciding between the 2 medium windshield for my MP3. One is the Givi and the other Fabbri. Does anyone knows they available locally right now? Else I will need to order online from USA for the Fabbri.

[gnesnah]

Fuel consumption

 

1st reading - 20.7km/ltr

 

Will take another reading just to make sure I am giving out the correct FC. Though FC is not as good as my X9 but it isn't terrible for a 400cc 524 pounder.

[pipi]

Fuel consumption

 

1st reading - 20.7km/ltr

 

Will take another reading just to make sure I am giving out the correct FC. Though FC is not as good as my X9 but it isn't terrible for a 400cc 524 pounder.

 

keep us updated bro..

[Aldric]

pipi get the 250 la

[ah_huats]

 

Bro, probably can post some information about the New X evo 400.

Saw the advertisement in the papers today.