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The 2002 Piaggio X9 500 is a scooter powered by a 459cc liquid-cooled four-stroke single making 38.2 hp. It has 40 Nm of torque, a twist-and-go automatic transmission, a 775 mm seat, a 189 kg dry weight and a 15-litre tank.

Capacity
459.0 ccm
Engine
Single, four-stroke
Gearbox
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Dry weight
189.0 kg
Seat height
775 mm
Power
38.2 HP (28.5 kW) @ 7500 RPM
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What’s new for the 2002 Piaggio X9 500

vs the 2001
Spec20012002
Power 39.0 HP (28.7 kW) 38.2 HP (28.5 kW) @ 7500 RPM
Torque 40.0 Nm (4.1 kgf-m or 29.5 ft.lbs) 40.0 Nm (4.1 kgf-m or 29.5 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM
Top speed — 158.0 km/h (98.2 mph)
Dry weight — 189.0 kg (416.7 pounds)
Seat height 785 mm (30.9 inches) 775 mm (30.5 inches)
Fuel capacity — 15.00 litres (3.96 US gallons)
Front suspension — Telescopic fork
Rear suspension — Swinging engine unit with single shock
Front brakes — Dual disc
Rear brakes — Disc
Wheelbase — 1540 mm (60.6 inches)
Cooling — Liquid
Other years 2001 2002 2003

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested
Speed 45Agility 55Comfort 75Off-road 5Touring 65Road manners 70
Off-road & trail5%
Cornering45%
City riding75%
Daily riding80%
Touring65%
Two-up65%
Track10%
Best for
Designed as a large-wheeled maxi-scooter for comfortable commuting and light touring rather than outright performance.
Built for
A practical, relaxed all-rounder that prioritizes comfort, storage, and effortless twist-and-go usability over sporty engagement.
Not ideal for
Not suited to riders seeking sharp cornering performance, high top speed, or any off-road capability.

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 775mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2002 Piaggio X9 500, with a moderate knee angle of around 110 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

How the score works →
30
out of 100Below average

The 2002 Piaggio X9 500 passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 76.4% of the time, 5.2 points below expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 30% of models.

All years of this model: 31 / 100 (below average) from 392 tests.

76.4%Passed first time
21.5%Failed outright
2.1%Fixed during test
12,000Typical miles
191Tests
Pass rate by miles ridden
0-10k
82.3%
10-20k
80.7%
20-30k
68.3%
30-40k
68.8%

All years of this model.

Score by year first registered
20022003
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 FES 250 Foresight 53 Average 1,677
5 Honda CN 250 53 Average 132
6 Piaggio X9 500 31 Below average 392

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
459.0 ccm
Power
38.2 HP (28.5 kW) @ 7500 RPM
Torque
40.0 Nm (4.1 kgf-m) @ 5500 RPM
Engine type
Single, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio
0.2021 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke
92.0 x 69.0 mm
Cooling system
Liquid
Fuel system
Injection
Starting
Electric
Transmission
Transmission type
Automatic
Performance
Top speed
158.0 km/h (98.2 mph)
Dimensions & weight
Wheelbase
1540 mm
Overall length
2140 mm
Overall width
750 mm
Seat height
775 mm
Dry weight
189.0 kg
Fuel capacity
15.00 litres
Chassis & suspension
Front suspension
Telescopic fork
Rear suspension
Swinging engine unit with single shock
Brakes & wheels
Front brakes
Dual disc
Front brakes diameter
260 mm
Rear brakes
Disc
Rear brakes diameter
240 mm
Front tyre
120/70-14
Front Wheel
14.0 in
Rear tyre
140/70-14
Rear Wheel
14.0 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 200120022003
Capacity 460 cc 459 cc 459 cc
Dry weight — 189 kg 189 kg
Seat height 785 mm 775 mm 775 mm
Fuel capacity — 15 L 15 L
Bike Reliability ⓘ Too few tests 30 Below average 35 Below average

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 500?

The 2002 Piaggio X9 500 has a Capacity of 459.0 ccm (28.01 cubic inches).

What engine power does the Piaggio X9 500 have?

The 2002 Piaggio X9 500 has a Power of 38.2 HP (28.5 kW) @ 7500 RPM.

What is the torque of the Piaggio X9 500?

The 2002 Piaggio X9 500 has a Torque of 40.0 Nm (4.1 kgf-m or 29.5 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM.

How much does the Piaggio X9 500 weigh?

The 2002 Piaggio X9 500 has a Dry weight of 189.0 kg (416.7 pounds).

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