Piaggio MP3 Business LT 500 vs Gilera Fuoco Centenario (2012)

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

Spec comparison

SpecPiaggio MP3 Business LT 500Gilera Fuoco Centenario
Model year20122009
Price$8,650$7,547
Engine493 cc493 cc
Horsepower40 hp
Torque44 Nm
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity3.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesDouble disc. Twin pistonDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Twin pistonSingle disc
Tires120/70-12 / 140/70-14

Piaggio MP3 Business LT 500 vs Gilera Fuoco Centenario — which should you buy?

Picking between the Piaggio MP3 Business LT 500 and the Gilera Fuoco Centenario usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Piaggio MP3 Business LT 500 brings 40 hp, while the Gilera Fuoco Centenario counters with its own power figure. On price, the Gilera Fuoco Centenario has the lower MSRP.

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: