(Je t’aime Scooter-Infos.com! Thanks for the spy photo of the Gilera version of the MP3)
Just found out what could be some GREAT news for those of you eyeballing the Piaggio MP3 (nod to “the buzz“). If you were turned off at the 125cc and 250cc versions out now (but not in America yet), wait around ’till winter when they introduce a 400cc version! (w00t!)
In an interview with Jean Philippe Dauviau, Marketing Director Piaggio France, we get the inside scoop on not only the 400cc MP3 but also a crazy looking Gilera model as seen above (that you will likely NEVER see in the USA… at least until we get Gilera imported again).
Even in Europe it’ll be hard to get hold of an MP3 with only 600 production units being sold in 100 stores (skilled in MP3 maintenance) this year. Jean Phillipe went on to say that you can expect others to follow Piaggio’s lead in the 3-wheeled market, but that Piaggio will always be in the lead.
SEE Italjet?! You should have released the Scooop back in 2002! Where are you now? p0wned by Kinetic.
26. May 2006 at 6:27 am
If you get a scoop on when the New-Scarabeo-500 will be available in the USA let me know. I want to buy it.
26. May 2006 at 5:15 pm
Too bad the MP3 will never make to American shores I bet.
27. May 2006 at 3:16 am
Hrm…. You know… I think it actually WILL. Maybe not the Gilera version, but I think the Piaggio standpoint is that America is starting to eyeball some scooters and that new riders will be attracted to its easy ride and superb handling.
I bet we’ll see it IF and ONLY IF they bring on the 400cc version. Most of America lives in the burbs and most Americans looking to replace their commuter car will want something to get them on the highway. If they only bring the 125cc version… it’s dead. If they bring the 250? Eh… It’s iffy.
27. May 2006 at 11:09 am
RE: “If they only bring the 125cc version… it’s dead.
That’s what I read. The 125cc for the USA. I agree that the 400 is what is needed.
6. July 2007 at 5:56 am
Hello,
Do you guys have advise if it makes sens to ship a Gilera Fucco 500 or the MP3 400 from Europe to the US?
Thanks
18. September 2007 at 8:38 pm
No need Anon! Just check out the news here!
http://thescooterscoop.blogspot.com/2007/09/gilera-fuoco-500-to-arrive-in-usa-as.html