Piaggio X9 Evolution 500 vs Aprilia Scarabeo 500 GT ABS (2007)

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

Spec comparison

SpecPiaggio X9 Evolution 500Aprilia Scarabeo 500 GT ABS
Model year20072006
Price
Engine460 cc460 cc
Horsepower39 hp
Torque43 Nm
Seat height31 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity4.0 L2.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesDouble disc. BremoDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. bremoSingle disc
Tires120/70-14 / 150/70-14 110/80-16 / 140/70-16

Piaggio X9 Evolution 500 vs Aprilia Scarabeo 500 GT ABS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Piaggio X9 Evolution 500 and the Aprilia Scarabeo 500 GT ABS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Piaggio X9 Evolution 500 brings 39 hp, while the Aprilia Scarabeo 500 GT ABS counters with its own power figure.

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: