Piaggio MP3 250 vs Aprilia SportCity 250 (2013)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Piaggio MP3 250stacks up against the Aprilia SportCity 250. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecPiaggio MP3 250Aprilia SportCity 250
Model year20132013
Price$7,199
Engine244 cc244 cc
Horsepower23 hp22 hp
Torque21 Nm21 Nm
Weight236 kg148 kg
Seat height32 mm
Fuel capacity3.2 L2.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesDouble disc. Two front wheels. One disc brake per wheel.Double disc. Floating discs. Two-piston calipers.
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-12 / 140/70-14 120/70-15 / 130/80-15

Piaggio MP3 250 vs Aprilia SportCity 250 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Piaggio MP3 250 and the Aprilia SportCity 250 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Piaggio MP3 250 brings 23 hp in a 236 kg package, while the Aprilia SportCity 250 counters with 22 hp at 148 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: