2001 Piaggio X9 250 review from United Kingdom
"Perfect for my needs"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
Battery needed replacing.
Fuse blew on the dipped lights circuit.
General comments?
This is the pre-SL model.
Nice bike (has a reliable Honda Foresight engine).
Great for combined city filtering and A-road riding (at 60mph), one or two-up.
On the motorways it will sit at 70mph, two-up, for as long as I care to sit on it, apparently. I have installed a new-style windscreen on my machine, so wind buffeting isn't a problem either.
With under-seat storage and a top-box, I can carry as much as is possible in a small car (e.g. a Smart Car, Lotus Elise, etc). Ever take your wife to shop at Ikea on *your* bike? Well I have, and each time it has worked out fine.
Pity about the dealers -- there are only a handful of really good ones. The rest apparently pale in comparison.
Recommended Reviews:
 | A great ride - safety, power and comfort combined |
 | A great commuter for a good price with good reliability |
| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Acceleration marks | 7/10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Handling marks | 8/10 |
| Braking marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 6/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 3000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 8000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 21st November, 2005 |