The Piaggio MP3 310, the third generation of the original three-wheel scooter, has been introduced with a new design. Following the debut of the new “maxi” versions with 400 and 530 cc engines respectively in 2022, the scooter is lighter and more agile, aiming to improve urban mobility with enhanced comfort, safety and driving pleasure.
With the new Piaggio MP3 310, which features advanced technology and a sporty, car-centric style, the MP3 range is now more coherent, modern and technologically advanced. It offers a practical and safe alternative to cars.
Piaggio MP3 Highlights
- New sporty design
- New 310 HPE engine
- Full LED lighting
- LCD instrument panel
- New user interface
- Keyless system
- New, more comfortable saddle
- New line of dedicated accessories
The Piaggio MP3 310 boasts a compact and sporty design while maintaining high levels of comfort and technical content. It can be driven with a normal driving license, thanks to Piaggio’s three-wheel technology, front articulated quadrilateral suspension system and double front wheel. These features provide superior cornering stability and excellent road holding, especially on wet asphalt.
The compact dimensions and handling of the Piaggio MP3 310 can be appreciated both in maneuvering while stationary – making parking super easy – and while moving, where it boasts enhanced agility.
The scooter is equipped with an all-new 310 HPE engine, type-approved according to the Euro 5+ standard. The engine has an increased cubic capacity (310 cc instead of 278 cc) and various features designed to enhance the driving experience, including improved performance, ride comfort and drivability, along with reduced fuel consumption.
A Unique Style for the Entire Range, Inspired by the Automotive World
The design of the Piaggio MP3 310 sets it apart from its predecessors with a broader and more protective front. It features a new horizontal front light cluster with full LED technology, a smaller, sportier air intake with a three-dimensional honeycomb grille and a vertical spoiler for greater stability and higher maximum speed. The windscreen is also new, designed to guarantee maximum protection with limited bulk.
The vehicle also nods to a number of the latest trends in automotive design, from the sporty front end to the mudguards – which feature body-colored elements in the Sport version – and the rims, which feature a new design with five split spokes. The bold front is offset by a sleek, streamlined tailpiece, which integrates the comfortable passenger grab bar and ends with the modern full-LED rear light cluster.
Comfort and Functionality
The Piaggio MP3 310 includes a new user interface with a large 5-inch LCD display showing all necessary information, such as speedometer, rev counter, odometer, air temperature, digital clock, fuel level and coolant temperature indicators. The panel displays a wide range of information regarding the trip, which can be selected using the MODE button on the right-hand control block: highest speed, average speed, instantaneous consumption, average consumption, battery range and charge level. The warning lights, on the other hand, monitor all the functions such as “injection check,” fuel reserve, oil pressure, ABS activation and immobilizer.The handlebar and dashboard controls have been repositioned for practicality and functionality.
It also features a glove compartment with a USB connection for recharging devices and a keyless system for easy ignition and access. This enables the ignition to be switched on without having to insert the traditional key, simplifying all the operations like starting the engine, opening the seat and the fuel door and locking the steering column, all of which can be done with the remote control conveniently in your pocket. The classic ignition switch with lock is replaced by a practical knob: to start the vehicle, simply press it (which activates the start enable function) and turn it to the “ON” position. Starting the engine is accomplished as usual with the button located on the right-hand control bock.
The saddle, with seating on two separate levels, has a new foam structure designed for improved comfort and easy contact with the ground and to help with rider lumbar support. The passenger position is laid back and relaxed, thanks in part to the practical fold-out foot boards which, when closed, integrate perfectly in the fairing.
The under-seat compartment is spacious enough to accommodate a full-face helmet or two demi-jet helmets. The saddle has a spring to keep it in the open position. A practical and discrete concealed bag hook finds a place integrated into the leg shield back plate.
Versions and Colors
The new Piaggio MP3 310 is available in two versions: the Piaggio MP3 310 and the Piaggio MP3 310 Sport.
Piaggio MP3 310
An icon of urban elegance, the Piaggio MP3 310 is available in two glossy colors: Bianco Luna and the all-new Grigio Grafite. Both are combined with new finishes in metallic satin grey. The saddle is specially designed with new textures and contrasting grey stitching to match the finishes.
Piaggio MP3 310 Sport
The Piaggio MP3 310 Sport boasts an even fiercer character, enhanced by the dedicated colors for these models: the matte metallic shade Nero Meteora is accompanied by the all-new Grigio Mercurio (shiny) and Blu Zaffiro, with matte finish.
The Sport version is completed by sporty blue accents, such as the contrast stitching on the saddle and the decals on the black rims; the finishes alternate glossy and matte black, further enhancing the sleek lines of the vehicle.
Front brake discs with wave profile and a foot board with aluminum inserts are included as standard, as is the Piaggio MIA connectivity system.
The Piaggio 310 HPE Engine – All the Benefits of Downspeeding
The new Piaggio MP3 310 is powered by an all-new, liquid-cooled, four-stroke, four-valve, single-cylinder engine with electronic injection. The 310 High Performance Engine (HPE) engine – the most recent Piaggio HPE – is designed to enable significant improvements in the riding experience across the board: superior ride comfort, improved drivability, less noise and even lower fuel consumption. All this is accompanied by a tangible improvement in performance.
These goals have been achieved by increasing the engine capacity from 278cc for the previous 300 HPE engine to 310cc for this version. This increase was attained by maintaining the bore and increasing the stroke. This has resulted in a less “sharp” engine – or in other words, an engine that is more focused on drivability than on achieving the highest possible maximum power output; that said, this still reaches an impressive 19.4 kilowatt (26.4 horsepower) at 7500 rpm. The maximum torque is 27.3 Newtonmeter, and this is reached at 6000 rpm. The maximum speed is also higher, achieved in part through the improved aerodynamics of the vehicle from the previous speed of 120 kilometers-per-hour to the new speed of 129 kilometers-per-hour.
Compared to the previous 300 HPE, the new engine boasts slightly higher maximum power and torque values, which are reached at a lower rpm. This is the result of the so-called downspeeding, resulting in an improvement in performance and drivability, but also in overall efficiency and comfort, with a reduction in vibration and noise.
The comprehensive overhaul of the engine, crankcase included, has also enabled changes to be made to the single-cylinder architecture, such as the offset of the piston. This solution, which staggers the working axis of the piston with respect to that of the crankshaft, reduces the friction between the piston and cylinder during the most critical drive phase, leading to an overall reduction in friction, with a positive effect on fuel consumption as a result. These values are lower than with the 300 HPE, going from 31.2 kilometers-per-liter to 32.3 kilometers-per-liter in the WMTC cycle.
Noise during the start-up phase was also a major area of focus. The elimination of the decompressor and the adoption of a more powerful starter motor along with a decompressed drive shaft provide a faster, quieter start. The design of the transmission split-crankcase has also been revised, again with a view to reducing noise.
The other features of the engine remain unaltered, with a single overhead camshaft timing system with roller rocker tappets and engine management via a latest-generation Magneti Marelli MIUG4 control unit, which helps to improve the overall efficiency.
The 310 HPE engine boasts the same famous levels of reliability of the modern HPEs, with maintenance scheduled every 10,000 kilometers.
Ultimate Safety: Three Wheels, ABS and ASR
Both models in the Piaggio MP3 310 range adopt the ABS anti-locking braking system integrated with Acceleration Slip Regulation traction control (ASR). The ASR, first brought to scooters by Piaggio, can be easily disconnected and guarantees safety by keeping the rear wheel from slipping on dangerous surfaces like wet asphalt.
The three channel ABS system, developed in collaboration with Continental, maximizes active safety preventing wheel blockage when braking and providing full control of the vehicle at all times. The Piaggio MP3 employs an all-disc braking system on the three wheels, with a disc diameter of 258 millimeters on the front and 240 millimeters on the rear. Greater safety and an even smoother ride are provided by the large 13-inch diameter front wheels.
The Piaggio MP3 also owes its success to exclusive patented Piaggio technology for the dual independent, tilting front wheels regulated by a unique four-bar linkage suspension, which ensure maximum riding pleasure in complete safety. The roll mechanism is made up of four fused aluminum arms linked to four hinges that are firmly connected to the central sleeve and two side sleeves connected to the arms by means of pivots and ball bearings. Inside the side sleeves, the right-hand and left-hand steering tube rotates in a classic single-arm set-up.
The blocking mechanism for the front suspension, a distinguishing feature of the three-wheel Italian scooter, transforms the balance of the Piaggio MP3 300 HPE from dynamic to static. Start up the vehicle and it stays in balance on the three wheels without the need for a stand. To resume normal operation, accelerate or use the dedicated push button. Riders never have to put their foot in the ground and can park the Piaggio MP3 310 anywhere.
Piaggio MIA: Connected at All Times by Smartphone
The PIAGGIO MIA connectivity system, offered as standard on the Sport version, allows you to connect your smartphone to the Piaggio MP3 310 on-board electronic system via Bluetooth, offering exclusive features for an even more rewarding and enjoyable riding experience.
PIAGGIO MIA and the new Piaggio app are specifically designed to connect iOS or Android mobile devices to the new Piaggio MP3 310, exploiting the potential offered by the new digital instrument cluster.
Once a smarthphone is connected – pairing it with the vehicle via the Piaggio app, which can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play – all notifications for incoming calls and messages appear on the instrument cluster. The system also enables call management using the specific connectivity button on the right-hand control block and the use of vocal commands to make calls or play music by activating a playlist. To fully enjoy all these features, the Piaggio MP3 310 offers a special dedicated Jet helmet as an accessory, with integrated headphones and Bluetooth intercom.
In addition to the call and music management functions, which use the bike’s digital instrument cluster, the PIAGGIO MIA multimedia platform allows you to use the dedicated app to view a further set of information about the route and the operating status of the vehicle. It also has a convenient system for saving the position when the ignition is off, which helps you find the scooter in the most crowded areas of town. The application can also indicate engine revs, instantaneous power and torque, current and average fuel consumption, battery voltage and an assessment of riding style.
All the data are recorded by the app and can be consulted directly on the smartphone through summary statistics for each trip and intuitive infographics. The app also lets you use your smartphone to conveniently activate the Bike Finder and Follow Me functions, which respectively make the turn indicators flash and the horn sound to easily find your vehicle even in the most crowded car parks and activate the low beam lights.
