The Piaggio MP3 Yourban: A Three-Wheeler That Defies Convention

This is not a scooter for the 21st century, it's the latest three-wheeler designed for people who forget to put their feet down when they reach traffic lights. The Piaggio MP3 Yourban is a unique contraption that combines the thrill of riding with the convenience of a car-like experience. With its automatic transmission and 300cc engine, it's an ideal vehicle for those who want to enjoy the open road without the hassle of traditional scooters.

As I prepare to test this confidence-inspiring scooter in one of the most iconic routes in the world, I find myself at the infamous TT circuit in Isle of Man. This circuit has been the home to the famous Isle of Man TT race for over 100 years, and it's a place where riders can reach lunatic speeds as high as 200 mph. The course is 37 miles long and littered with dry stone walls and shear drops, making it a true test of skill and bravery.

My route begins at the official start/finish line on Glen cery Road, where super bikes typically accelerate to 100 mph in just 4 or 5 seconds. In contrast, the Piaggio MP3 Yourban takes a tad longer to get going, but its 22 horsepower engine still feels quite lively when I give it a bit of throttle. As I begin my journey around the circuit, I'm struck by the unique leaning sensation that comes with riding a three-wheeler. The two suspension legs on the MP3 make it lean with me, but this also means that I've got more surface area on the road and more grip going around corners.

At first, it's nerve-wracking to ride the MP3, as I don't know how it's going to react to my every move. But as I get more comfortable, I start to appreciate the quirks of this unusual vehicle. The feeling of riding a bike is still there, but with the added stability and grip that comes from having two suspension legs. It's almost uncrashable, making it an ideal choice for those who want to enjoy the thrill of riding without the risk.

One section of the circuit stands out as particularly challenging: the famous Mountain section, where riders can reach speeds over 130 mph. The MP3 handles this speed with ease, and I find myself flat out, doing exactly as much as I want. The wind is battling me, but I'm able to maintain control thanks to the scooter's responsive handling.

After completing my lap, I'm left feeling exhilarated and proud of having set a new three-wheeler lap record – or so I like to think! Despite taking 45 minutes longer than a TT racer to complete the course, I still feel like I've accomplished something special. The Piaggio MP3 Yourban is more than just a conventional scooter; it's an experience that can't be replicated by any other vehicle.

However, there's one major drawback to this incredible machine: its price tag. At nearly £6,000, it sits dangerously close to entry-level super mini cars. This makes me suspect that the MP3 will never gain popularity among enthusiasts who crave speed and performance at an affordable price. Nevertheless, for those who are willing to take the plunge, the Piaggio MP3 Yourban is a unique opportunity to experience the thrill of riding in a way that's both exciting and convenient.

In conclusion, the Piaggio MP3 Yourban is a true original – a three-wheeler that defies convention and sets itself apart from more traditional scooters. With its automatic transmission, 300cc engine, and responsive handling, it's an ideal vehicle for those who want to enjoy the open road without the hassle of traditional scooters. While its high price tag may be a deterrent for some, I firmly believe that this incredible machine is worth every penny – if only for the sheer thrill of riding it.

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have this very different leaning sensation and it is nerve-wracking up first cuz you don't know how it's going to react it's got two suspension legs when you lean it leans with you but it means that you've got more surface area on the road and it's got more grip going around corners at nearly 6 grand the MP3 is a pricey conundrum no better at traffic busting than a cheaper scooter but no more practical than a similarly priced car we're coming up to the stretch near the Four Mile Mark called balaker nickname by the Riders balas this is where guy Martin turned into a fireball I just can't imagine doing 160 along here I'm getting sort of knee ache now oh that feels much better I got to stretch my knees out oh I'm starting to get a little bit more confident when I'm tipping it into a corner but it is a strange feeling there's no doubt about that now it was time for me to tackle the famous mountain a highspeed section where if you're going to crash you crash big not much chance of a Flatout accident on the MP3 however over 40 mph it doesn't really have any grunt this MP I'm flat out I'm going as fast as I I wanted do so the 60 the wind is really battling me now imagine what the wind is doing to you when you're doing more than double 130 140 it just must be unbelievable over an hour after setting out I finished my lap it may have taken me 45 minutes longer than a TT racer but I still like to think of myself as the three- wheel scooter lap record holder this is so so much more than a conventional scooter least of all because you don't even need a bike license to ride it I really applaud Pio cuz they've built something that's genuinely exciting it's quirky and in bike terms anyway it's almost uncrashable but the problem is the price at nearly six grand it sits dangerously close to an entry-level super mini car and that's why I suspect it just won't get a look in this time it's a couple of Estates that dare to be different the first has 345 br horsepower and costs £50,000 but contno this is not a dboy van for the 21st century it's the latest scooter you can ride with a car license the piagio MP3 yourban It's the latest three-wheeler designed for people who forget to put their feet down when they reach traffic lights and I'm going to test this confidence inspiring Contraption in a very special place the is of man for over over a 100 years this has been the home to the infamous TT a groeling route through towns and open country that is dead Riders to reach lunatic speeds as high as 200 mph the course is 37 M long and littered with dry stone walls and Shear drops time for a ride my route begins at the official start Finish Line at the Glen cery Road normally the super bikes accelerate to 100 mph in 4 or 5 Seconds the 300cc 22 horsepower MP3 is a tad slower because it's an automatic it feels quite Lively when you uh when you give it a bit of throttle oh that feels really odd that feels so strange going around corners because you you have this very different leaning sensation and it is nerve-wracking up first cuz you don't know how it's going to react it's got two suspension legs when you lean it leans with you but it means that you've got more surface area on the road and it's got more grip going around corners at nearly 6 grand the MP3 is a pricey conundrum no better at traffic busting than a cheaper scooter but no more practical than a similarly priced car we're coming up to the stretch near the Four Mile Mark called balaker nickname by the Riders balas this is where guy Martin turned into a fireball I just can't imagine doing 160 along here I'm getting sort of knee ache now oh that feels much better I got to stretch my knees out oh I'm starting to get a little bit more confident when I'm tipping it into a corner but it is a strange feeling there's no doubt about that now it was time for me to tackle the famous mountain a highspeed section where if you're going to crash you crash big not much chance of a Flatout accident on the MP3 however over 40 mph it doesn't really have any grunt this MP I'm flat out I'm going as fast as I I wanted do so the 60 the wind is really battling me now imagine what the wind is doing to you when you're doing more than double 130 140 it just must be unbelievable over an hour after setting out I finished my lap it may have taken me 45 minutes longer than a TT racer but I still like to think of myself as the three- wheel scooter lap record holder this is so so much more than a conventional scooter least of all because you don't even need a bike license to ride it I really applaud Pio cuz they've built something that's genuinely exciting it's quirky and in bike terms anyway it's almost uncrashable but the problem is the price at nearly six grand it sits dangerously close to an entry-level super mini car and that's why I suspect it just won't get a look in this time it's a couple of Estates that dare to be different the first has 345 br horsepower and costs £50,000 but cont\n"