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Clever front suspension...
Clever front suspension allows lean angles of up to 40 degrees, and the three 240mm discs bring the scooter to a halt 20 per cent quicker than a two-wheeled machine
MP3 digital files have revolutionised the way we listen to music. And now, a new scooter with the same name aims to have a similar effect on how we get around.
The Piaggio MP3 has three wheels for improved stability and braking. Bosses hope the increased safety will make the move from cars to scooters even easier for wary commuters.
Clever front suspension allows lean angles of up to 40 degrees, and the three 240mm discs bring the scooter to a halt 20 per cent quicker than a two-wheeled machine and up to 25 per cent sooner in the wet. The front forks can be locked at the touch of a button to help smaller riders handle the MP3 more easily when parking.
The badge harks back to Piaggio’s MP6, launched 60 years ago, and apart from the front, the scooter looks similar to the firm’s X8. That means a huge but shallow storage area, accessed from both under the seat and rear ‘boot’.
Initially, the MP3 comes with 15bhp 125cc and 22bhp 250cc engines; the smaller scooter can be ridden by most drivers after a day’s Compulsory Basic Training. A 400cc version is due next year. Prices start at ?3,999. For details, go to www.uk.piaggio.com or call 0800 818 29800.