Hybrid technology has finally reached motorcycles – the MP3 Hybrid has an electric motor that can assist the petrol engine or run as a standalone engine. But sadly it’s not quite ready to provide a viable alternative yet – price is expected to be high and the electric assistance isn’t good enough. Doubt has been cast over the green credentials ...
- Motorcycle Reviews
- 14 August 2009
MCN has just ridden the world's first production hybrid motorcycle - the Piaggio MP3 125 Hybrid. Piaggio MP3 LT - the scooter the law says is a car The new motorcycle combines a conventional 125cc four-stroke petrol engine with an electric motor directly driving the rear wheel with a rechargeable battery. The complete assembly adds 30kg of weight over the conventional ...
- Motorcycle News
- First rides & tests
- 06 July 2009
