2006 Piaggio X9 250 review from Australia
"A very very practical form of transportation"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
Nothing not caused by the operator (or his wife).
The mirror/indicator combos don't spring back after
being stressed (dropped), the plastic snaps.
6200ks over 8 months daily commutes (40k round trip).
General comments?
* Very good all weather fairing.
* I bought the base model, should have bought heated grips, even in Australia, fingers get a bit cool in June.
* Very good storage space, useful grocery bag hook and glasses compartment.
* Impressed with its capability two-up combined mass over 200Kg, no problem at highway speed (110kph)
* Will not be breaking any land speed records, but 4L/100k is pretty inexpensive as petrol prices surge to new highs. (310-340 ks per tank)
* Seat is OK 'til about 1.5 hours, not real great after that.
* Suspension is OK at speeds above 60kph, not so good at 40kph.
* Very nimble for a big scooter (160kg dry weight)
* If not actively accelerating, the CVT transmission disengages below 23kph, so you are in neutral coast!? Sometimes not what I want.
* Parts are very dear (EXPENSIVE) mirror/indicator combo cost A$400) if not in stock, takes 4-5 months, yes months, for parts to be shipped. I've pop-riveted mirrors on, cause the spring loaded mirrors snap off very easy.
* Piaggio parts website catalogue is reportedly very hard to follow, which makes ordering parts difficult.
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? | Don't Know |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Acceleration marks | 3/10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 4/10 |
| Handling marks | 5/10 |
| Braking marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 6/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 7 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 6200 kilometres |
| Previous motorcycle | Kawasaki Z750 |
| Date of Entry | 6th October, 2006 |