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Piaggio MP3

The Piaggio MP3 is a 3 wheeled scooter that leans like a motorcycle. This forward-thinking idea involves extra parts that require extra maintenance, yet decreases the entry level skill of balancing a scooter. With double the tire surface contact on the front, it also allows for much higher performance.

There’s also a convenience factor. you don’t have to consider where your kickstand is going to land. The scooter holds itself up! This makes load a passenger easy, easier scooter maintenance, and less leg work for those that may have slight disabilities.

The cost is around $9000. Smaller CC models(250cc and 400cc) of the Piaggiao MP3 cost less. Motorcycle licensing will be required in most areas.

Will a Piaggio MP3 scooter save you money? That depends on many variables. As a sole source of transportation, most likely, but as a second vehicle, probably not. It’s the maintenance and insurance costs for the scooter that stop the savings you get in fuel costs.

The storage capacity is much larger than it appears. Errands like running for milk and bread are no problem. There are accessories, like scooter saddlebags, that will work well too.

As with any vehicle, you will need training to be safe on an MP3. It is easier to ride than a motorcycle, but the risks for untrained riders are still significant.

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Scooters are a viable option for just about any rider that wants to save fuel. Scooters range from tiny 50cc models to 650cc. The tiny ones will barely get you around town, while the larger ones can take you down the interstate without a problem.

The positives are that most are purpose built. You buy them to get you around cheaply and they are fun. It’s not uncommon for them to get over 60mpg. They are easier for riders that cannot swing their leg over a seat of a motorcycle. Their insurance is cheap and sometimes not required at all. Maneuverability is very simple and the learning curve to ride is slight. Automatic transmissions are also common.

The negatives are the the smaller cc versions are slow. Not as slow as you would suspect, but nowhere near what a similar motorcycle would do. The smaller wheels and other parts do not last as long as a motorcycle. Their high speed handling characteristics cannot compare with a motorcycle and the scooter should be carefully reconsidered for any high speed riding.

If you want a cheap gas saving fun machine to get around town and slow rural settings, the scooter is a nice alternative.

Some Major Brands Are:

• Honda
• Yamaha
• Suzuki
• Piaggo
• Vespa
• Aprilia
• Kymco
• And a myriad of Chinese knock-offs, some of which aren’t that bad.

My favored brand is Honda. Second favorite would be Suzuki, especially their Burgman. I’ve heard rave reviews for Kymco, a newer brand. Vespas are PRICEY, but they are the world standard in scooters.