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Three's a Cloud: The Piaggio MP3

And then there’s Piaggio’s latest — the buzz-ridden MP3, as described in the February issue of Wired magazine: Twin front wheels keep the bike upright on the bumpiest streets, while an innovative electrohydraulic suspension system lets them tilt independently, which means the rider can lean aggressively into corners at angles of up to 40 degrees. […]

And then there's Piaggio's latest — the buzz-ridden MP3, as described in the February issue of Wired magazine:

Twin front wheels keep the bike upright on the bumpiest streets, while an innovative electrohydraulic suspension system lets them tilt independently, which means the rider can lean aggressively into corners at angles of up to 40 degrees. An automatic suspension-locking system stabilizes the rig at speeds under 7 mph and eliminates the need for a kickstand.

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The MP3 also put in an appearance in the New York Times this week, along with such other inspired three-wheelers as the Sparrow and the late lamented Reliant Robin.

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[Source: Wired magazine, The New York Times (registration required)]