Piaggio MP3 Business 500 vs Peugeot Satelis 500 Premium (2012)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Piaggio MP3 Business 500stacks up against the Peugeot Satelis 500 Premium. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecPiaggio MP3 Business 500Peugeot Satelis 500 Premium
Model year20122008
Price$6,199
Engine493 cc493 cc
Horsepower40 hp37 hp
Torque47 Nm
Weight213 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity3.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesDouble disc. Twin pistonSingle disc. ABS
Rear brakesSingle disc. Twin pistonSingle disc. ABS
Tires120/70-R12 / 140/60-R14 120/70-14 / 150/60-14

Piaggio MP3 Business 500 vs Peugeot Satelis 500 Premium — which should you buy?

Picking between the Piaggio MP3 Business 500 and the Peugeot Satelis 500 Premium usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Piaggio MP3 Business 500 brings 40 hp, while the Peugeot Satelis 500 Premium counters with 37 hp at 213 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: