TWO-WHEEL LOWDOWN.(Revs)

Byline: GEORGE P. BLUMBERG 2007 PIAGGIO MP3 This scooter aims to change commuting. 250-cc, 22.5-hp, liquid-cooled single; 449-lb dry weight; 77-mph top speed (mfr) Competitive set: Conventional two-wheeled scooters, compact cars and motorcycles Base Price: $6,999 On Sale: Now Piaggio's solution for practical commuting is remarkably stable on cobblestones and wet or broken pavement.

Two independent tilting front wheels offer ...

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