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Piaggio Piaggio m3 250(1)The leaning three-wheel scooter gets upgrades, including traction control Credit: Photos by Milagro Piaggio‘s MP3 has been one of the most distinctive motor vehicles of the past decade, using two wheels up front, but able to lean like a true motorcycle. And it’s attracted an amazingly large fan base. The Italian company says it has sold 150,000 MP3s since the model line’s introduction in 2007.
Facing a difficult European economy and a 13.7% decrease in net sales last year, the Piaggio Group announced a new business plan that will carry the company through 2017. The plan calls for the launch of 19 new models – 12 motorcycles and 7 scooters – over the next four years. Piaggio hopes this will help sales increase from its 2013 level of 555,600 units to 800,000 units in 2017, with earnings increasing by 70%.
Regardless where you stand on the late night TV talk show wars, there’s no denying Jay Leno loves his cars and motorcycles. In fact, he even has his own channel on YouTube, “Jay Leno’s Garage,” where he dedicates shows to vehicles in his collection. Jay is known for owning some exotic machinery, but this is something else.
The Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) reported a modest 1.4% growth in U.S. motorcycle and scooter sales in 2013, with consumers purchasing 465,783 vehicles. The sales data represents numbers from the MIC’s member brands which include BMW, Can-Am, Ducati, Harley-Davidson, Honda, Kawasaki, KTM, the Piaggio Group (which includes Aprilia, Moto Guzzi and Vespa), Victory, Suzuki, Triumph and Yamaha.
The long-awaited Vespa 946, inspired by Vespa’s last prototype, the MP6 of 1946, highlights its and parent company, Piaggio’s 2014 model lineup. Available in Montebianco White or Shiny Black, the 946 showcases elegant, modern lines while clearly paying homage to Vespa’s past. It will go on sale this year for $9946.
Whatever you do, don’t call the Sway an electric version of the Piaggio MP3. While it’s true the Sway does have two forward wheels and one trailing behind, the similarities end there. Oh, and unlike the MP3, the Sway is still in Beta testing.
During the Save and Ride sales event, from now until February 28, participating Aprilia, Moto Guzzi, Piaggio, and Vespa dealerships are offering savings of up to $1500 on select new, unused, untitled, 2013 and previous model years. See the list below for eligible models. Aprilia Save & Ride Models Shiver 750: savings of $1500 off MSRP of $9,499 RSV4 R APRC ABS: savings of $1000 off MSRP of $14,999 Tuono V4 R: savings of $1000 off MSRP of $13,999 Moto Guzzi Save & Ride Models Norge GT 8V: savings of $1300 off MSRP of $16,290 V7 Special: savings of $1200 off MSRP of $9,190 Stelvio NTX ABS: savings of $1000 off MSRP of $15,990 Piaggio and Vespa Save & Ride Models Piaggio BV 350: savings of $700 off MSRP of $5,699 Vespa LX 150: savings of $500 off MSRP of $4,599 Vespa S 150: savings of $500 off MSRP of $4,499 Vespa LX 50: savings of $300 off MSRP of $3,399 Vespa S 50: savings of $300 off MSRP of $3,299 Piaggio Typhoon 125: savings of $300 off MSRP of $2,699 Piaggio Typhoon 50: savings of $300 off MSRP of $1,899 In addition, all four brands are offering special financing rates of 0.9% for 36 months or 3.9% for 60 months to qualified buyers.
The Piaggio X10 500 is a technological tour de force, with stepless electrically adjustable suspension, ABS, traction control and full multimedia capability (PMP), including highly advanced engine readouts if you own an iPhone. We tested the 350cc version in Paris earlier this year, but now we’re testing the 500 to complete the full picture. It’s a hot day in Pontedera, home to Piaggio, and we fire up the most maxi of the latest Piaggio X10 scooter range, the X10 500, Piaggio’s flagship.
It’s got the lines of an Italian supermodel’s legs and we got the VIP treatment at a suave scooter launch with the Italian Embassy in Paris, serving as the runway. The Piaggio X10 is the famed scooter producer’s new flagship model and it’s aimed at a grown up market that knows how to appreciate everyday comforts. Rain was expected in Paris on my riding day so I packed my Gore-Tex jacket in the 52-liter (13.7-gallon) capacity underseat storage compartment.
The latest trend among car manufacturers is reaching the coveted 40 mpg mark. It’s a nice, round number far exceeding what sedans — even the most miserly ones — were capable of only a few years ago. And with gas prices not getting any cheaper, it’s easy to see why fuel efficiency is so important.
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