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2000Piaggio X9 250

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The 2000 Piaggio X9 250 is a scooter powered by a 249cc liquid-cooled four-stroke single making 18.1 hp. It has 23.5 Nm of torque, a twist-and-go automatic transmission, a 770 mm seat, a 162 kg dry weight and a 14-litre tank.

Capacity
249.0 ccm
Engine
Single, four-stroke
Gearbox
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Dry weight
162.0 kg
Seat height
770 mm
Power
18.1 HP (13.5 kW) @ 7000 RPM
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Other years 2000 2001 2002 2003

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested
Speed 16Agility 55Comfort 65Off-road 5Touring 25Road manners 31
Off-road & trail5%
Cornering40%
City riding85%
Daily riding85%
Touring25%
Two-up40%
Track5%
Best for
Scooter built for its class - everyday, practical use.
Built for
A scooter from Piaggio, built around a 249cc engine - a real production model, but this profile is formula-generated from its class and spec sheet rather than individually reviewed.
Not ideal for
Not for serious performance or off-road use.

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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At 770mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2000 Piaggio X9 250, with a moderate knee angle of around 105 degrees and a slightly forward riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Reliability & safety

Bike Reliability score, safety recalls and owner complaints

Bike Reliability

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27
out of 100Below average

The 2000 Piaggio X9 250 passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 75.2% of the time, 6.4 points below expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 27% of models.

All years of this model: 32 / 100 (below average) from 423 tests.

75.2%Passed first time
21.1%Failed outright
3.7%Fixed during test
14,000Typical miles
109Tests
Pass rate by miles ridden
0-10k
79.5%
10-20k
76.3%
20-30k
70.3%

All years of this model.

Score by year first registered
20002001
Against its rivals · ranks 6 of 6
#Model (all years)ScoreTests
1 Suzuki AN 400 Burgman 74 Good 14,141
2 Suzuki Burgman 400 57 Average 334
3 BMW C1 200 56 Average 152
4 Honda CN 250 53 Average 132
5 Honda FES 250 Foresight 53 Average 1,677
6 Piaggio X9 250 32 Below average 423

Rivals are the most-viewed bikes on MotorcycleDB in the same category and engine size, from within three years of this model.

From British annual roadworthiness tests, 2005-2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA MOT test data, Great Britain). How Bike Reliability works.

Full specifications

Engine
Capacity
249.0 ccm
Power
18.1 HP (13.5 kW) @ 7000 RPM
Torque
23.5 Nm (2.4 kgf-m) @ 5500 RPM
Engine type
Single, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio
0.1117 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke
72.7 x 60.0 mm
Cooling system
Liquid
Fuel system
Carburettor
Starting
Electric
Transmission
Transmission type
Automatic
Performance
Top speed
112.0 km/h (69.6 mph)
Dimensions & weight
Wheelbase
1440 mm
Overall length
2080 mm
Overall width
770 mm
Seat height
770 mm
Dry weight
162.0 kg
Fuel capacity
14.00 litres
Chassis & suspension
Front suspension
Telescopic fork
Rear suspension
Swinging engine unit with single shock
Brakes & wheels
Front brakes
Dual disc
Front brakes diameter
240 mm
Rear brakes
Disc
Rear brakes diameter
240 mm
Front tyre
120/70-14
Front Wheel
14.0 in
Rear tyre
140/60-13
Rear Wheel
13.0 in

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 2000200120022003
Capacity 249 cc 249 cc 249 cc 249 cc
Dry weight 162 kg 162 kg 168 kg 168 kg
Seat height 770 mm 770 mm 790 mm 790 mm
Fuel capacity 14 L 14 L 14 L 14 L
Bike Reliability ⓘ 27 Below average 28 Below average Too few tests Too few tests

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 250?

The 2000 Piaggio X9 250 has a Capacity of 249.0 ccm (15.19 cubic inches).

What engine power does the Piaggio X9 250 have?

The 2000 Piaggio X9 250 has a Power of 18.1 HP (13.5 kW) @ 7000 RPM.

What is the torque of the Piaggio X9 250?

The 2000 Piaggio X9 250 has a Torque of 23.5 Nm (2.4 kgf-m or 17.3 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM.

How much does the Piaggio X9 250 weigh?

The 2000 Piaggio X9 250 has a Dry weight of 162.0 kg (357.1 pounds).

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