Piaggio MP3 LT 300ie Sport vs Vespa Settantesimo (2017)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Piaggio MP3 LT 300ie Sportstacks up against the Vespa Settantesimo. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecPiaggio MP3 LT 300ie SportVespa Settantesimo
Model year20172017
Price
Engine278 cc278 cc
Horsepower23 hp21 hp
Torque24 Nm22 Nm
Weight158 kg
Seat height31 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity3.2 L2.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesDouble disc. Floating discs. Two-piston calipers. Single disc. ABS. Hydraulic.
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. ABS. Hydraulic.
Tires110/70-13 / 140/60-14 120/70-12 / 130/70-12

Piaggio MP3 LT 300ie Sport vs Vespa Settantesimo — which should you buy?

Picking between the Piaggio MP3 LT 300ie Sport and the Vespa Settantesimo usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Piaggio MP3 LT 300ie Sport brings 23 hp, while the Vespa Settantesimo counters with 21 hp at 158 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: