SBF Piaggio MP3 Cafe 2009

[SparkPlug]

If i were to get it, i would also go for the bigger cc. The smaller cc may be disspointing in performance and price. Definately a head turner though.

[eyke]

Originally posted by kiss29@February 21, 2007 08:19 am

I would be waiting for the 400cc model to be launched.

i think 400cc scheduled to be out in Italy in summer 2007, which means it might be already 2nd half of 2008 before it reaches here...

 

and since 125cc already almost 10K, 400cc would be 15K or more?

 

with car prices now from 30K onwards, it might not make much sense to get it at that kind of price unless you are riding for fun...

 

personally, i would get one just coz i love to ride but 125cc will not be quick enough for me.

 

will have to get Class 2A and the 400cc one, as i must be able to beat most cars from standstill, else no shiok lah

[zod]

Originally posted by eyke@February 21, 2007 03:56 pm

with car prices now from 30K onwards, it might not make much sense to get it at that kind of price unless you are riding for fun...

It still makes sense.

Cos finding available parking for car is a big headache.

 

And when I drove to PS at 4.30pm, I had to pay $4 in parking when I left. Before 6pm, $1 per hr, after 6pm, $2 per entry.

 

Get an MP3 for transport and a off peak car would be great.

[Brembo]

true...parking is a major concern when it comes to cars.

MP3 might be a little more expensive but in the long run, u still benefit from it.

 

liek Zod bro said and i agreed totally...get a MP3 and a weekend car, the best combi so far

[Atlantic 200]

Originally posted by Brembo@February 21, 2007 08:47 am

wah few days never come in, the discussion is so fiery hot liao

 

Yes, MP3 are ready to sell...dun have to get from Piaggio direct. Just get from your familiar dealers. Like Kiss29 bro said, 125 to a couple of us might be underpowered but its more then enuff on local roads.

 

Test rides can be arranged. Drop by Piaggio and arrange with the NICE showroom guy

 

400s and 500s are very unlikely to come this year.

Yo Brembo, it Piaggio open tomorrow? Can arange for test ride 125cc ?

[paiseh]

Originally posted by zod@February 21, 2007 05:08 pm

It still makes sense.

Cos finding available parking for car is a big headache.

 

And when I drove to PS at 4.30pm, I had to pay $4 in parking when I left. Before 6pm, $1 per hr, after 6pm, $2 per entry.

 

Get an MP3 for transport and a off peak car would be great.

seriously, if this bike comes with shelter, i would have paid a deposit for this bike already

 

with shelter + safety + the convenience + the fun + cheaper maintenance = PERFECT!!!!!

 

 

 

reviews stated:

125cc ---> 5litres cover 100km

250cc ---> 6litres cover 100km

400cc ---> ???

500cc ---> ???

[edwinT]

I was reading the writeup and towards the end... wah lao... 125cc pulling a 200kg bike... damn....

[william_liu]

Originally posted by paiseh@February 22, 2007 10:11 am

seriously, if this bike comes with shelter, i would have paid a deposit for this bike already

 

with shelter + safety + the convenience + the fun + cheaper maintenance = PERFECT!!!!!

 

Can DIY one like below:

 

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/maxred.jpg

 

http://www.dokeneurope.com/index.html

[paiseh]

Originally posted by william_liu@February 22, 2007 10:29 am

Can DIY one like below:

 

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/maxred.jpg

 

http://www.dokeneurope.com/index.html

any idea such modifications being illegal?

[Brembo]

Originally posted by Atlantic 200@February 22, 2007 08:37 am

Yo Brembo, it Piaggio open tomorrow? Can arange for test ride 125cc ?

hey bro...yes its open.

Feel free to drop by

[SW9000]

Test ride the 250 ler.

 

The fuel injection super smooth de. wished my evo can also feel so nice.

 

Just need to get used to the 'dipping' to the sides when you corner.

Nothing much to worry as it lean a bit more easily than normal bikes.

 

1 thing really nice though... the front wheel lock acts like a mainstand.

 

Think all should go PSC and give the MP3 a test ride. Free de mah.

Try the 250.

[william_liu]

Hmmm very interesting, will try to go for a test ride!

[Atlantic 200]

Originally posted by nance@February 22, 2007 04:47 pm

Test ride the 250 ler.

 

The fuel injection super smooth de. wished my evo can also feel so nice.

 

Just need to get used to the 'dipping' to the sides when you corner.

Nothing much to worry as it lean a bit more easily than normal bikes.

 

1 thing really nice though... the front wheel lock acts like a mainstand.

 

Think all should go PSC and give the MP3 a test ride. Free de mah.

Try the 250.

I'm not going for speed Going to use it for transportion & leisure ride.

[paiseh]

Originally posted by nance@February 22, 2007 04:47 pm

Test ride the 250 ler.

 

The fuel injection super smooth de. wished my evo can also feel so nice.

 

Just need to get used to the 'dipping' to the sides when you corner.

Nothing much to worry as it lean a bit more easily than normal bikes.

 

1 thing really nice though... the front wheel lock acts like a mainstand.

 

Think all should go PSC and give the MP3 a test ride. Free de mah.

Try the 250.

wa im so eager man

[JeetKuneDo]

where to test ride ?

[eversman]

went down to piaggio, heard mp3 already approved on the road.

 

125 for 11.5k! and 250 at 13k++

[nkan0]

Originally posted by nance@February 22, 2007 04:47 pm

Test ride the 250 ler.

 

The fuel injection super smooth de. wished my evo can also feel so nice.

 

Just need to get used to the 'dipping' to the sides when you corner.

Nothing much to worry as it lean a bit more easily than normal bikes.

 

1 thing really nice though... the front wheel lock acts like a mainstand.

 

Think all should go PSC and give the MP3 a test ride. Free de mah.

Try the 250.

Yap, Test-Rode it today too!!

 

Great Bike!!

 

i also felt the 'dipping' feeling when cornering the bike... it felt kind-of front heavy, and once u start to lean over slightly, the bike kind-of tend to pull u down... but its much more stable than my X9, shocks were good too.

 

Best of all is the braking capabilities!

 

its approx $13K for the 250. wonder if the 400 will make it here this year.... ??

[momo1605198623]

Originally posted by JeetKuneDo@February 22, 2007 09:58 pm

where to test ride ?

Here u go:

 

Piaggio Asia Pacific Pte Ltd

19 Genting Road, Singapore 349478

Ph : 6547 4266 ; Fax : 6547 4255

 

[paiseh]

Originally posted by n@kan0@February 23, 2007 01:03 am

its approx $13K for the 250. wonder if the 400 will make it here this year.... ??

hi is this price OTR pricing? or just the pure machine price?

[neurunner]

hey guys...saw a black mp3 otr at kallang earlier...

wonder whos the lucky guy

[hahahahoho]

i going down there tml afternoon . is it open anyone knows?

[Peetur]

First I was very interested, but after seeing it, I thought it was kinda ugly. Handicapped transport... Not that it matters, but the Straits Times review also remarked that one area where this bike fails is in getting the attention of pretty girls. Cool technology but looks dorky.

[eyke]

Originally posted by Peetur@February 23, 2007 11:06 pm

this bike fails is in getting the attention of pretty girls

you want attention of pretty girls?

 

then get a sports car, not a scooter...

[CCK]

Originally posted by Peetur@February 23, 2007 11:06 pm

Not that it matters, but the Straits Times review also remarked that one area where this bike fails is in getting the attention of pretty girls. Cool technology but looks dorky.

I doubt so.

It should be a fun scooter to ride.

[Peetur]

oh well, attention of pretty girls,... I don't mind it. But my point was that it seems I'm not the only one who isn't impressed by the looks of the MP3. Google MP3 and ugly and you get tons of hits. The looks definitely divide opinions.