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07-16-2017, 01:01 PM | #15 |
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Southeast Mchigan
Posts: 169
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The Piaggio MP3 upright lock automatically disengages at some low speed. It would be
unsafe for it to remain locked at higher speeds because although it is 2 wheeled at front, it is a very narrow tracking space; too easy for it to tip over/have handling problems then. Braking is good because there are 2 wheels to take up braking forces. Saw a video demonstration of the MP3 under panic stop tests and the rear wheel would sometimes lift a few inches. Incredibly fast stopping... one would need to make sure there was no traffic directly behind you as they surely could not stop before you did. Having ABS would make it even better. (no rear wheel lifting then) Front end linkages would likely be tricky and expensive to repair. Safer I think in wet conditions due to its reverse trike (Tadpole) configuration. Here in the states, they can be had in 250cc, 400cc and 500cc sizes. Not sure of latest model years available; of course used ones are available. Just as a side note, there are instances of MP3 owners using a passenger vehicle tire (car tire) on the rear of their MP3 and at least one that put car tires on all 3 wheels.
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