Yamaha Riva 200Z vs Piaggio X8 200 (2006)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha Riva 200Zstacks up against the Piaggio X8 200. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha Riva 200ZPiaggio X8 200
Model year19892006
Price
Engine199 cc200 cc
Horsepower12 hp
Torque14 Nm
Weight115 kg
Seat height29 mm
Fuel capacity1.7 L2.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Tires400/10-4PR / 400/10-4PR

Yamaha Riva 200Z vs Piaggio X8 200 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha Riva 200Z and the Piaggio X8 200 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha Riva 200Z brings its published horsepower in a 115 kg package, while the Piaggio X8 200 counters with 12 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: