2001
Piaggio X9 500 - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 5225 |
|---|---|
| Category | Scooter |
| Make | Piaggio |
| Model | X9 500 |
| Year | 2001 |
Engine & Transmission
| Displacement | 460.00 ccm (28.07 cubic inches) |
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| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Power | 39.00 HP (28.5 kW)) @ 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 40.00 Nm (4.1 kgf-m or 29.5 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Seatheight | 785 mm (30.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
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About Piaggio
Country of Origin:
Italy
Founder:
Rinaldo Piaggio (later Vespa by Corradino D’Ascanio’s design)
Best Known For:
Vespa scooters; later umbrella for Aprilia, Moto Guzzi, and more
Company History
Piaggio pivoted from rail and aeronautics to postwar mobility with the Vespa, a steel-bodied icon that made personal transport elegant and gender-neutral. Protective bodywork, step-through ergonomics, and reliable engines turned the scooter into a social transformer across Europe and beyond. Over decades, Piaggio refined two-strokes into clean four-strokes, added modern electronics and ABS, and expanded body styles from classic Primavera to sporty GTS. As a group, Piaggio also stewarded storied marques like Aprilia and Moto Guzzi, leveraging scale while letting brands keep identity. Historically, Piaggio is both a product and a platform: it defined the scooter as a cultural object, then built an industrial network that sustains diverse two-wheel passions under one roof.