2001Piaggio X9 250
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The 2001 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
- Not on record
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- 162.0 kg
- Seat height
- 770 mm
- Power
- 18.1 HP (13.5 kW) @ 7000 RPM
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- 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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Bike Reliability score, safety recalls and owner complaintsBike Reliability
How the score works →The 2001 Piaggio X9 250 passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 75.0% of the time, 6.0 points below expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 28% of models.
All years of this model: 32 / 100 (below average) from 423 tests.
All years of this model.
| # | Model (all years) | Score | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 FES 250 Foresight | 53 Average | 1,677 |
| 5 | Honda CN 250 | 53 Average | 132 |
| 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.
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 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 2001 Piaggio X9 250 has a Capacity of 249.0 ccm (15.19 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Piaggio X9 250 have?
The 2001 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 2001 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 2001 Piaggio X9 250 has a Dry weight of 162.0 kg (357.1 pounds).
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