2005 Piaggio X9 500 review from United States of America
"Excellent ride for a cruiser to / from work, I love it!"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
Nothing mechanical yet, only 1400 miles.
Batteries on handheld seat opening transmitter went dead, but I replaced them myself for $6.
General comments?
Very fast, over 100 mph, accelerates well.
Handles well in traffic.
Brakes very well, stops straight and true.
A bit top heavy for turning on local streets, but cruises very well on the highway, and is very stable in wind.
The windshield could be slightly higher to block the wind.
The seat is very comfortable, but could use more padding under the driver for bumps.
Gets lots of looks/inquiries, great looking design/color.
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| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2005 |
| Year of manufacture | 2004 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Acceleration marks | 7 / 10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Handling marks | 7 / 10 |
| Braking marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 1400 miles |
| Date of Entry | 20th November, 2005 |