Scooters
2005Piaggio X9 Evolution 500
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The 2005 Piaggio X9 Evolution 500 is a mid-sized scooter designed for commuters seeking practical urban mobility with genuine performance credentials. Its liquid-cooled 460cc engine delivers responsive acceleration and a respectable 98 mph top speed, making it equally adept at city riding and longer journeys. Best known for combining the convenience of automatic transmission with spirited handling, it appeals to riders wanting more substance than lightweight city scooters.
- Capacity
- 460.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Wet weight
- 213.0 kg
- Seat height
- 780 mm
- Power
- 39.0 HP (28.7 kW) @ 7500 RPM
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Designed as a maxi-scooter for comfortable commuting and light touring, blending car-like convenience with reasonable performance.
- Built for
- A practical, torque-friendly all-rounder that prioritizes comfort, stability, and weather protection over sporty thrills.
- Not ideal for
- Not suited for off-road use or riders seeking a lightweight, flickable machine for aggressive canyon carving.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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- Capacity
- 460.0 ccm
- Power
- 39.0 HP (28.7 kW) @ 7500 RPM
- Torque
- 43.0 Nm (4.4 kgf-m) @ 5500 RPM
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.1831 HP/kg
- Bore x stroke
- 92.0 x 69.0 mm
- Compression
- 10.5:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- CDI
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
- Lubrication system
- Separate with automatic mixer
Transmission
- Transmission type
- Automatic
- Final drive
- Belt
- Clutch
- Twist and Go automatic dry centrifugal type
Performance
- Top speed
- 157.7 km/h (98.0 mph)
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1540 mm
- Overall length
- 2140 mm
- Overall width
- 700 mm
- Seat height
- 780 mm
- Wet weight
- 213.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 15.00 litres
- Dry weight
- Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Double cradle, high strength steel tube
- Front suspension
- Telescopic hydraulic fork, stanchions Ø 41 mm
- Rear suspension
- Two dual effect hydraulic dampers, helic springs, adjustable to four positions of pre-load
- Front wheel travel
- 90 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 90 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Double disc
- Front brakes diameter
- 260 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes diameter
- 240 mm
- Front tyre
- 120/70-14
- Rear tyre
- 150/70-14
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 460 cc | 460 cc | 460 cc |
| Seat height | 780 mm | 780 mm | 780 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 15 L | 15 L | 15 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Piaggio X9 Evolution 500?
The 2005 Piaggio X9 Evolution 500 has a Capacity of 460.0 ccm (28.07 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Piaggio X9 Evolution 500 have?
The 2005 Piaggio X9 Evolution 500 has a Power of 39.0 HP (28.7 kW) @ 7500 RPM.
What is the torque of the Piaggio X9 Evolution 500?
The 2005 Piaggio X9 Evolution 500 has a Torque of 43.0 Nm (4.4 kgf-m or 31.7 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM.
How much does the Piaggio X9 Evolution 500 weigh?
The 2005 Piaggio X9 Evolution 500 has a Wet weight of 213.0 kg (469.6 pounds).
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