2003Piaggio X9 500
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The 2003 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
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Dry weight
- 189.0 kg
- Seat height
- 775 mm
- Power
- 38.2 HP (28.5 kW) @ 7500 RPM
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- 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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Bike Reliability score, safety recalls and owner complaintsBike Reliability
How the score works →The 2003 Piaggio X9 500 passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 78.1% of the time, 3.7 points below expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 35% of models.
All years of this model: 31 / 100 (below average) from 392 tests.
All years of this model.
| # | Model (all years) | Score | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suzuki AN 400 Burgman | 74 Good | 14,141 |
| 2 | Vespa PX 150 | 62 Good | 433 |
| 3 | Suzuki Burgman 400 | 57 Average | 334 |
| 4 | Gilera Runner VXR 200 | 45 Average | 2,281 |
| 5 | Honda SH150I | 37 Below average | 123 |
| 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.
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 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 2003 Piaggio X9 500 has a Capacity of 459.0 ccm (28.01 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Piaggio X9 500 have?
The 2003 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 2003 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 2003 Piaggio X9 500 has a Dry weight of 189.0 kg (416.7 pounds).
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