Piaggio MP3 500 HPE Sport Advanced vs Malaguti Spidermax RS500 (2020)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Piaggio MP3 500 HPE Sport Advancedstacks up against the Malaguti Spidermax RS500. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecPiaggio MP3 500 HPE Sport AdvancedMalaguti Spidermax RS500
Model year20202016
Price
Engine493 cc493 cc
Horsepower43 hp40 hp
Torque48 Nm
Weight204 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity3.5 L3.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesDouble disc. ABSDouble disc. Floating discs. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers.
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABSSingle disc. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers.
Tires120/80-16 / 150/70-16

Piaggio MP3 500 HPE Sport Advanced vs Malaguti Spidermax RS500 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Piaggio MP3 500 HPE Sport Advanced and the Malaguti Spidermax RS500 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Piaggio MP3 500 HPE Sport Advanced brings 43 hp, while the Malaguti Spidermax RS500 counters with 40 hp at 204 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: