Piaggio X9 Evolution 500: history, specs, pictures
'Piaggio X9 Evolution 500' | |
Manufacturer | [[Piaggio]] |
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Also called | X9 Evolution 500 ABS |
Production | 2005 - 2007 |
Engine | single cylinder, four-stroke |
Bore / Stroke | 92.0mm x 69.0mm |
Top Speed | 98 mph (158 km/h) |
Horsepower | 38.22 HP (28.5 KW) @ 7500RPM |
Torque | 31.72 ft/lbs (43.0 Nm) @ 5500RPM |
Fuel System | carburetor |
Ignition | inductive |
Transmission | Gear box: automatic Final Drive: belt |
Suspension | Front: telescopic hydraulic fork, stanchions ø 41 mm, stroke 90 mm Rear: two dual effect hydraulic dampers, helic springs, adjustable to four positions of pre-load, stroke 90mm |
Brakes | Front: double disc. bremo Rear: single disc. bremo |
Front Tire | 120/70-14 |
Rear Tire | 150/70-14 |
Wheelbase | 60.63 inches (1540 mm) |
Length | 84.25 inches (2140 mm) |
Width | 34.65 inches (880 mm) |
Seat Height | 30.71 inches (780 mm) |
Weight | 454.15 pounds (206.0 Kg) (dry), 213.0 kg (wet) |
Fuel Capacity | 3.96 Gallon (15.00 Liters) |
Manuals | Service Manual |
The Piaggio X9 Evolution 500 was a single cylinder, four-stroke standard produced by Piaggio between 2005 and 2007. It could reach a top speed of 98 mph (158 km/h). Max torque was 31.72 ft/lbs (43.0 Nm) @ 5500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 38.22 HP (28.5 KW) @ 7500 RPM.
Engine
The engine was a liquid cooled single cylinder, four-stroke. A 92.0mm bore x 69.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 460.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a single overhead cams (sohc).
Drive
The bike has a automatic transmission. Power was moderated via the automatic centrifuge type.
Chassis
It came with a 120/70-14 front tire and a 150/70-14 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via double disc. bremo in the front and a single disc. bremo in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic hydraulic fork, stanchions ø 41 mm, stroke 90 mm while the rear was equipped with a two dual effect hydraulic dampers, helic springs, adjustable to four positions of pre-load, stroke 90mm. The X9 Evolution 500 was fitted with a 3.96 Gallon (15.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 454.15 pounds (206.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 60.63 inches (1540 mm) long.