| MODEL | PIAGGIO X9 EVOLUTION 500 2005 |
| Year | 2005 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve |
| Displacement / Capacity | 460 cc / 28.1 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 92 mm x 69 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 29.1 kW / 39 hp @ 7250 rpm |
| Max Torque | 43 Nm / 31.7 ft-lbs @ 5500 rpm |
| Ignition | — |
| Induction | Electronic fuel injection |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | CVT, twist and go |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Belt |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | — |
| Front Suspension | Hydraulic telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension | Dual, preload adjustable shocks |
| Front Brakes | Double disc, 260 mm, 2-piston, Brembo |
| Rear Brakes | Single disc, 240 mm, 2-piston caliper, Brembo |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2130 mm / 83.9 in |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 780 mm / 30.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 1529 mm / 60.2 in |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 206 kg / 454 lbs |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 - 14 |
| Rear Tyre | 120/70 - 14 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 15 Litres / 3.9 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
The X9 Evolution 500 is the flagship of Piaggio's X9 maxi-scooter line, using the large liquid-cooled injected single with a belt-driven CVT. It offers motorway-capable performance with twin front discs and a spacious, comfort-oriented chassis; ABS arrived on the range from 2006.
