So, Piaggio is selling a unique scooter.. it's got three wheels, the two front ones pivot, so you ride it like a bike, but you have the added stability of a tripod stance. No kickstand either. I like. Probably be a great city transport solution.

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Here's the technical specs for the 250cc version... (it also comes in a 125)

PIAGGIO MP3: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 250

Engine Single-cylinder QUASAR, 4-stroke, 4-valve, electronic injection, catalysed
Displacement 244.3 cc
Bore - 72 mm
Stroke - 60 mm
Fuel - Unleaded
Compression ratio - 10.5 :1
Max power - 22.5 bhp (16.5 Kw) at 8,250 rpm
Max torque - 21 Nm at 6,750 rpm
Cooling - Liquid
Gearbox - ‘Twist and go’ automatic CVT, torque server
Ignition - Port Injected Alfa/n type with closed loop system, Lambda sensor in exhaust pipe and three-way double catalytic converter
Start - Electric (freewheel) with torque limiter
Frame - Twin cradle: tubes in high tensile steel
Front suspension - Parallelogram composed of four aluminium arms supporting two steering tubes, cantilevered suspension – Travel: 85 (mm)
Rear suspension - Two dual effect hydraulic shock absorbers and adjustable spring preload – Travel: 110 (mm)
Front brake - Two stainless steel disks, Ø 240 mm and floating calliper with two pistons, Ø 30 mm
Rear brake - Stainless steel disk, Ø 240 mm and calliper with opposite pistons, Ø 30 mm
Front wheel - rim Die-cast aluminium alloy, 12" x 3.00
Rear wheel - rim Die-cast aluminium alloy, 12" x 3.50
Front tyre - Tubeless 120/70-12” 51P
Rear tyre - Tubeless 130/70-12” 62P

Length/Width - 2,130 mm/745 mm
Wheelbase - 1,490 mm
Seat height - 780 mm
Dry weight - 204 kg
Fuel tank capacity - 12 litres (includes 1.8 litres)
Max speed - 125 km/h
Consumption (ECE 40 cycle) - 23 km/l