Honda Silver Wing 600 vs Piaggio X9 500
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Silver Wing 600
Piaggio X9 500
Horsepower (hp)
53 hp
34 hp
Torque (Nm)
55 Nm
38 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
155 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
243 kg
210 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
53 hp @ 7,500 rpm
34 hp @ 7,250 rpm
Torque
55 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
38 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
155 km/h
Weight
243 kg (wet/curb weight)
210 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5–5.5 L/100km (approximately 18–22 km/L typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km or ~22 km/L (estimated real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Silver Wing 600
7.8/10
"Brilliant used buy if you find a well-serviced clean example."
Pros
+Strong smooth parallel twin
+Massive underseat storage
+Genuinely motorway capable
Cons
−CVT belt replacement pricey
−Water pump seal weakness
−Heavy for urban filtering
Piaggio X9 500
7.0/10
"Rewarding maxi-scooter that punishes buyers who skip due diligence."
Pros
+Strong, willing 460cc twin
+Genuinely usable storage space
+Comfortable long-distance ergonomics
Cons
−Parts availability is brutal
−Instrument cluster fails frequently
−CVT maintenance often neglected