2023 Piaggio MP3 530HPE - Updated model! Complete In-Depth Review! 

I've owned every model of these MP3s. The bike never slipped on anything.

Have a 2024 and love it! The only issue has been pairing it with my phone and helmet. All the instructions are lame. I’d love a video that addresses that connection process. Thanks! Great video!

Always fancied the stability of the two front wheels. Makes loads more sense than two rear wheels.

Just purchased the 2023 530 MP3. The “hand over” at the dealership in Edmonton contained very little information. Thanks for the video, I have learned a lot. FYI it has a “glove compartment” close to the windshield. This ended up containing the spare key that I found out after reading the manual.

I've seen many other reviews in English and German. This is the most in depth one. Very well done!!!

Excellent review!!! Thank you!!

WOW - thanks for the thorough description & explanation!

I do own a 2020 MP3 500 and I love it all the way. I noticed this new one does not have a back rest on the seat for the passenger. It does have on mine and I also have the top case which also has a back rest. Coolest drive ever! Thanks for sharing all the info!

Greetings again from the UK Peter. Excellent detailed video as always. I love this new MP3 530 HPE. I bought my first 2017 MP3 300 Business in Jan 2023 with 8k on the clock. I really enjoyed it with zero problems. Nothing but fun. Last week I have upgraded to a MP3 500 2021 HPE. I pick up this newer model in 2 days time. I cannot wait because I haven't even rode it yet. The new 2023 model you are testing looks beautiful, modern and still practical but out of my budget at £11,500 (UK). I will get one in a couple of years time. My new 2021 MP3 500 was £7300 and only has 800 miles on the clock. I went to my local dealer with a friend who was buying a bike and could not let this model pass. It comes with Sat Nav, heated grips, heater for your legs, reverse gear, low mileage, an official Piaggio colour matching backbox and a bigger engine than my previous model. As you mentioned, the MP3's are so much fun, cheap to run and practical. I still have my car but only drive it occasionally now I have an MP3. I will ride my scooter all year round. l would definitely recommend these MP3's to anyone considering buying one. You can now buy the 300cc, 500cc or 530cc.

Fantastic review thx very much

I have a 2019 HPE 500 Sport. Very pleased with it. I started doing my own maintenance on it since Piaggio dealerships are no good money grab. I use the bike all year round no matter the weather. Donno about the new features, I'm most excited about the integrated nav, otherwise all other features I can leave without

I had a Piaggio 400 MP3 for a while. I hoped my wife would get the bug but she never did and the bike was sold. It was a fun machine to ride and had plenty of power. I would have preferred the 500 for any touring but the 400 was OK. I own a Suzuki Burgman 650 AN Executive scooter - I feel the Burgman was better than the Piaggio in terms of storage in the dash and under the seat. I did like the 3 wheels with extra traction and stability and the locking mechanism which I rarely used except to show off at the lights was a good feature for those concerned about holding up the bike when stopped. The newer version of the Piaggio has much more tech than earlier versions which I think is an improvement. I also own Can Am Spyder and you are correct that the wider wheels and much more stable but there is a tendency, until you learn the technique, to be thrown off in turns. This is a very comprehensive and thorough review.

I orddered my 2023 MP3 back in August 2022 and received it on April 01, 2023. In 2013 I bought my first MP3, a 2009, it had 450 miles on it, it was a demonstrator. I put another 60000 miles on it befor I wore the engine out. I've had my new bike for two monthes and I love it. I ride it in the comfort mode. My big problem with it is trying to find the trunk mount and the soft ware hasn't been upgrade yet, according to Piaggio they are working on ti

The main reason for this motorcycle and tricycle setup in particular popularity in Europe is that you don't need to have a motorcycle license for it, car license is enough. In general one can ride a scooter up to 125cc with a car driving license or trike without a displacement limit, as long as it has L5e homologation.

About the self balancing feature: You can use it at stoplights so you can keep your feet up but as soon as you drive off again it will also automatically release the lock. So you cannot forget to get the lock off again which is a huge plus.

It’s brilliant! I've got a Kawasaki ZH2 and a Harley Road Glide ST but for everyday city riding it's the Piaggio every time! 😃

It works well in snow and ice, even with a strong side wind! (ask me how I know). 2016 MP3 500 (Alberta)

The dummy switches mentioned at 23:00 are probably where you can place the optional heating HEATING ACCESSORIES CONTROL UNIT 2S000122

One of those extra dummy buttons are usually used for seat heating or controlling a heating blanket if you use one. ... Or both.

TIP: To switch between Eco, Sport, and Comfort riding modes, ensure the motor is running, bring the vehicle to a stop, and then press the start button to select your desired driving mode.

A really great review on the new mp3 530 exclusive, the small blank is for heated grips to installed I have one the only thing I don’t like about the new tft screen is that the pairing it to the phone app keeps crashing and doesn’t work properly for the navigation to work so it just better to fit a Tom Tom and use it for the great twisties routes . 😊

A very pleasant long journey cruiser my wife loves it but it also likes twisty roads like a true Italian. There is a very twisty backroad in nearby that I use as part of my testing track in scoring bikes. I could not belive how easy and quick the Mp3 made it thru where most ordinary non sport bikes will more or less put up an protest and a specialy the low powered ones. The bends are deep and steep close to each other all the way thru where ordinary scooters with auto/CVT transmission will loose their breath for sure not being able to catch it up and in most cases I have to take them by their horns pointing out the direction and that is not a good thing on a twisty road. These machines are whatever the advertising and looks will tell us, for urban commuting only. The Mp3 got lots of torque/grunt a wonderful transmission, exellent road handling and the opposit occurs, I am to hold it back.

Thanks for showing. Is there a 300 version available in Canada?

You haven't mentioned the gearbox. I presume it's CVT with sport mode and manual override???

This bike seems so nice. I currently have a Burgman 400 and my hubby was looking at bikes and ran across this one. I know the weight on this is heavier than my Burgman 400 and I know this has that button to basically make the bike stay upright and help backing up (I know how helpful that will be because I sometimes have difficulties backing up my current bike), would it not be too heavy for a shorter rider? I'm only 5'1''

Great job I want one. I assume you don’t counter steer this.

I have a 2020 Can-Am F3 Spyder Limited now. How different is this as far as handling than the F3? I traded in a H-D Fat Bob as my ankles are very weak. Do you need to put your feet down at anytime to support the vehicle?

I bought one here in uk in December 2nd one registered in uk its good when it runs but bits keep braking down currently in the shop as a non start only got it back 3 weeks ago from a burst water pipe and rebuild to frount end due to bad bareings

When you can buy one in the u s ?

Hi Pete. Just one question. Can the handbrake be locked on when when unattended?

great review. I was wondering, how tall are you and are there ports built in for charging?

I live in south Florida, where is the closest dealer in my area to look at them?

is the cruise control on this adaptive?

Any news on the difference between 2023 and next years model 2024

I would like to see how the reverse worked...good review though.

When does it come to Australia?

Can you leave the tilt lock on and drive it around corners or on the highway/ city and its safe? so someone who is too afriad to keave it unlocked?

Can this still tip over if leaned too far to the left or right even if it has 3 wheels? or is it really had to accidently tip it over?

Gave up bikes (R1200RT et al) because of the physical effort, particularly holding them upright when manoeuvring them around manually (its an age thing!). This might be an option to return....🙂

Where is it?

3:46 You got somewhere else you need to be..? Thanks for posting, informative & interesting.

I had the 2007 and the 2016 now

Hello Peter - Just wondering how tall you are, as it seems like quite a high seating position.

Where can you buy this vehicle. I live in Lakeland,Florida.

I like the 300 HPE sport better. This too much specially for the pricing. But its still a good one. I will for the 300

It's a Leaning Reverse Trike 145 kilometers per hour = 90.099 miles per hour

What would you say are the recommended rider height and weight for this bike? Im a short rider.. not very beefy either.

Do you need to unlock the steering to ride it on the street?

I wonder how much the price on this MP3 530 PIAGGIO? Is there any dealership here in Northern California, I live here in Napa, California.

cup holder?

I own 2007 Piaggio MP3 250IE and miles on it 3089! Only problem I had on it is Tilting system senor and exhaust muffler & lose key! I do have keycode card but having trouble finding somebody make me a key in Texas can you tell where can I find key maker!

If you misjudge and it falls over, how difficult is it to get it back up?

Just looks a bit 70s Logan’s run ish!😂😂😂😂Mad max experience!

Who is this for? Its for me, I'd love one

Hi sir Is it good for person with disability? Like the person who can't use their legs to hold the bike Can they use it easily? Please reply 🙏

How is it on hwy speeds ?

Does it unlock in Reverse

Do you need a full bike licence to ride this? any thanks

pricing ?

Self-Cancelling Turn Signals ? Single Cylinder engine ?

530 cc and 2 cylinders or one ?

It’s great and completely designed and owned by BMW

Thanks for the video dude, but don't you ride it???

Hi

Where is the gas tank at on it

Q: Can you ride it in the #SUPERMAN position??

Did I miss the price?

If parked can someone turn the staberlizer of without the key

You didn't cover the following: - Cost of the vehicle / Fule consumption / Side panniers, boxes for extra luggage space.

The redesign of the headlights and tech upgrade sells it for me I’ve always wanted one but that goofy ass face on then previous design kept me away

You use the term North America. Those of us that live in the USA. Is it legal, how to purchase one, repair issues, and parts for diy repair? Should anyone in the USA even be looking at one?

City driving in the UK...........how easy is it to steal ?Because it may be easy to park but it wont be there when you get back.

oh Peter, the definition of a salesman ...

1st

dude why didn't you ride it ?

Im getting a 3wheeler but I can't choose between the metropolis and the piaggio, piaggio drives better but it's butt ugly , looks like a duckface lol, where the metropolis looks cool and has two lights instead of the one...wich triggers my ocd

It looks like a great machine overall, but since when does a scooter need a freaking back up camera?

this scooter costs like a brand new car!

It's not a trike, it's actually a bike!!!!!!!!!! :)

Do u need a driving licence.

After so many years. Passenger fotpins exactly on that high to destroy your nes and no komfort for passenger😅 and seat is still to short. Why just why dont make it longer for driver?😂 Me 176cm kant have no space and my ass hurts after 20min driving... No space for legs. My 50cc kina scooter have place for feets😂 and i kan do 2/3hours run without feel my ass...

Kymco cv3 seems a better option

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blabla bla you say always the same come to the point pleas