Aprilia Atlantic 500 Sprint vs Piaggio X9 500 (2009)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Aprilia Atlantic 500 Sprintstacks up against the Piaggio X9 500. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecAprilia Atlantic 500 SprintPiaggio X9 500
Model year20092001
Price
Engine460 cc460 cc
Horsepower39 hp39 hp
Torque43 Nm40 Nm
Weight199 kg
Seat height31 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity4.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc
Tires120/70-14 / 120/70-14

Aprilia Atlantic 500 Sprint vs Piaggio X9 500 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Aprilia Atlantic 500 Sprint and the Piaggio X9 500 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Aprilia Atlantic 500 Sprint brings 39 hp in a 199 kg package, while the Piaggio X9 500 counters with 39 hp.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: