Piaggio MP3 530 vs. XYTE ONE
Which One Fits Urban Daily Life Best?
In this comparison, we also include the XYTE ONE — a new, safer, fully protected alternative designed for real everyday commuting.
 Piaggio MP3 530 |  XYTE ONE |  Piaggio MP3 300 |  Yamaha Tricity 300 |  Peugeot Metropolis 400 |  Kymco CV3 550 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top speed | ~145 km/h | 114 km/h | ~120 km/h | ~130 km/h | ~135 km/h | ~160 km/h |
| Range | ~340 km (est.) | 103 km (WMTC) | ~343 km (est.) | 394 km (WMTC) | 285 km (WMTC) | 322 km (WMTC) |
| Rated power | 32.5 kW | 11 kW | 15.5 kW | 20.6 kW | 26.2 kW | 37.5 kW |
| Maximum power | 32.5 kW | 20 kW | 19 kW | 20.6 kW | 26.2 kW | 37.5 kW |
| Maximum torque | 50 Nm @ 5250 rpm | 65 Nm | 26.1 Nm @ 6250 rpm | 29 Nm @ 5750 rpm | 38.1 Nm @ 5750 rpm | 55 Nm @ 6000 rpm (est.) |
| Acceleration 0–50 km/h | ~4.0 s (est.) | 2.7 s | ~5.0 s (est.) | ~4.0 s (est.) | ~4.5 s (est.) | 3,5 s (est.) |
| Frame | Steel tubular frame (scooter), no safety cell | Full aluminum unibody | Steel tubular frame (scooter), no safety cell | Steel underbone frame, no safety cell | Steel tubular scooter frame (scooter) without safety cell | Steel tubular scooter frame, no safety cell |
| Seat / restraint system | None (helmet required) | Bucket seat / 4-point safety harness | None (helmet required) | None (helmet required) | None (helmet required) | None (helmet required) |
| Braking system | 3-wheel ABS (3-channel); dual 258 mm front discs and single 240 mm rear disc; ASR traction control | 3-channel ABS, 240 mm discs (all wheels) | 3-wheel ABS; dual 258 mm front discs and single 240 mm rear disc | 3-wheel ABS; two 267 mm front brake discs and one 267 mm rear brake disc | 3-wheel ABS; two 230 mm front brake discs and one 240 mm rear brake disc; TCS traction control | 3-wheel ABS; two 270 mm front brake discs and one 260 mm rear brake disc; traction control; Bosch ABS system |
| Tilting system | Parallelogram front suspension, hydraulic tilt lock at low speeds | Mechanical locking, 39° | Parallelogram front suspension, electrohydraulic tilt lock at low speeds (Roll-Lock), automatic locking when stationary; max. lean angle ~40° (est.) | Two pairs of telescopic front forks with linkage mechanism; standing-assist tilt lock (locks the front end when stationary) | Double wishbone front axle with monoshock; electrohydraulic tilt lock at low speeds (for parking and pull-away) | Advanced tilting suspension with double-arm front axle; electronic tilt lock for parking; ≈ 40° lean angle (est.) |
| Motor type | 530 cc single-cylinder, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve, liquid-cooled | Three-phase synchronous electric motor, no cooling required | 278 cc single-cylinder, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve, liquid-cooled | 292 cc single-cylinder, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve, liquid-cooled | 399 cc single-cylinder, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve, liquid-cooled | 550 cc parallel twin-cylinder, 4-stroke, DOHC, 8-valve, liquid-cooled |
| Battery / fuel tank capacity | 13.07 L gasoli | 7.6 kWh | 11.0 L gasolin | 13.0 L gasoline | 13.5 L gasoline | 15.5 L gasoline |
| Energy consumption (L/100 km) | 4.0 L/100km (WMTC) | 6.1 (kWh/100 km) | 3.2 L/100km (WMTC) | 3.3 L/100km (WMTC) | 3.9 L/100km (WMTC) | 4.8 L/100km (WMTC) |
| CO₂ emissions | 93 g/km (Euro 5) | 0 g/km | ~75 g/km (Euro 5, est.) | 77 g/km (Euro 5) | 89 g/km (Euro 5) | 113 g/km (Euro 5) |
| Cost per 100 km (calculated) | €7.79 | €3.05 | €6.08 | €6.27 | €7.41 | €9.12 |
| Transmission | CVT (twist-and-go variator), automatic centrifugal clutch | Single-speed transmission, integrated into the rear swingarm, no clutch | CVT automatic transmission, centrifugal clutch | CVT automatic transmission (V-belt) | CVT automatic transmission | CVT automatic transmission (belt final drive) |
| Reverse gear | Yes | Yes (max. 10 km/h, electronically limited) | None | None | None | Nein |
| Front suspension | Two front shock absorbers | Double wishbone | Dual front shock absorbers | Two pairs of telescopic forks; 100 mm suspension travel | Front suspension with double wishbones and hydraulic monoshock | Two independent fork-like arms, two shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension | Two adjustable shock absorbers, 108 mm suspension travel (swingarm) | Two vertical shock absorbers | Two adjustable rear shock absorbers | Single rear shock absorber (engine-mounted swingarm), 84 mm suspension travel | Two adjustable shock absorbers (4 preload settings) | Single rear monoshock (engine-mounted swingarm) |
| Front tires | 110/70-13 | 120/80-14 | 110/70-13 | 120/70-14 | 110/70-13 | 110/70-13 |
| Rear tires | 140/70-14 | 160/60-15 | 140/60-14 | 140/70-14 | 140/70-14 | 160/60-15 |
| Dimensions (L / W / H) | 2160 / 815 / 1400 mm | 2170 / 790 / 1660 mm | 2000 / 800 / 1380 mm | 2250 / 815 / 1470 mm | 2152 / 775 / 1450 mm | 2140 / 800 / 1485 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1550 mm | 1580 mm | 1450 mm | 1595 mm | 1500 mm | 1580 mm |
| Front track width | ~465 mm (est.), LT version | 650 mm | ~465 mm (est.) | ~470 mm (est.) | ~465 mm (est.) | ~465 mm (est.) |
| Front track width Seat height | 790 mm (est.) | 630 mm | 780 mm | 795 mm | 780 mm | 795 mm |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
| Storage capacity | ~50 L (est.) underseat storage, suitable for two full-face helmets | 72 L (400/300/600 mm) | Underseat storage compartment for one full-face helmet and one open-face helmet | ≈ 43 L (estimated) underseat storage compartment for two helmets | Underseat storage compartment for one full-face helmet | Underseat storage compartment for one full-face helmet |
| Curb weight (ready to ride) | 280 kg | 236 kg | 225 kg | 239 kg | 265 kg | 282 kg |
| Maximum payload | ~480 kg (est.) | 366 kg | ~405 kg (est.) | ~419 kg (est.) | ~445 kg (est.) | ~460 kg (est.) |
| Power-to-weight ratio (kW/kg) (calculated) | 0.116 | 0.085 | 0.084 | 0.086 | 0.98 | 0.132 |
Notes
- Values tentative; type approval pending
- Electricity price (EU average, 2024 residential): €0.50/kWh
- Fuel price (EU average, 2024 for unleaded petrol): €1.90/L
Disclaimer
This comparison is based on independent research using publicly available sources. While we’ve done our best to ensure accuracy, we cannot guarantee completeness or correctness. Specifications may vary by model year and region. No liability is assumed.
Urban mobility is shifting — and the needs of riders are shifting with it.
The XYTE ONE is designed around the seven core needs of modern metropolitan mobility:
- Agility in traffic and parking
- Speed and range for all road types
- Car-like safety
- True all-weather usability
- Sustainable resource use
- Low total cost of ownership
- Space-efficient urban movement
It’s not a new take on a scooter. It’s a smarter category altogether.
The Buzz from Early Fans
We secretly showed the XYTE ONE to a few locals. The response? Let’s just say we’re blushing. ♥️
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