2024 Piaggio MP3 530 Exclusive

The top-of-the-line 530 HPE engine evolved from the well-known 500 HPE, enlarged from its previous 493cc displacement to 530cc. This is not a new engine, but this latest version shows positive improvements, even though this design belongs to the previous generation and is neither as light nor as compact as the 400 HPE. The extra cubes come from a bore increase (from 94mm to a massive 97.5mm), while stroke remains unchanged at 71mm. A desire to deliver as much power as the previous 493cc unit while complying with Euro 5 emission standards lies behind the displacement bump. The engine’s 44.2 hp now comes at 7,250 rpm while the previous 493cc unit had to work harder, needing 7,750 rpm to deliver the same power. The additional displacement, though, pays extra dividend in terms of peak torque, which has grown from 35 lb.-ft. at 5,500 rpm to 36.8 lb.-ft. at 5,250 rpm.