2003 Piaggio X9 500 review from United Kingdom
"A reliable workhorse"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
No faults to date.
General comments?
The Piaggio X9 500 SL is a great workhorse, I've ridden mine everyday for the past 2 years. A great commuter, a great tourer, and a reliable machine in my view.
I ride mine back and for to work every day, a round trip of 40 miles, and it manages to exceed motorway speeds without any difficulty. The storage room is very good and augmented by the cavernous top box.
I've taken it on long distance trips, 600 miles in a weekend, and it coped magnificently!
Best all rounder I've ever had!!
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| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Acceleration marks | 7/10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Handling marks | 7/10 |
| Braking marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 8000 miles |
| Previous motorcycle | Lambretta GP 200 |
| Date of Entry | 20th November, 2005 |