Piaggio X9 500 vs Suzuki Burgman 650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Piaggio X9 500 vs Suzuki Burgman 650. Piaggio X9 500: 34 hp @ 7,250 rpm hp, 210 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 155 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.0/10. Suzuki Burgman 650: 56 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 261 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Piaggio X9 500
Suzuki Burgman 650
Horsepower (hp)
34 hp
56 hp
Torque (Nm)
38 Nm
61 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
155 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
210 kg
261 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
34 hp @ 7,250 rpm
56 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
38 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
61 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
155 km/h
175 km/h
Weight
210 kg (wet/curb weight)
261 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km or ~22 km/L (estimated real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
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
Suzuki Burgman 650
8.0/10
"The maxi-scooter that serious riders actually respect."
Pros
+Effortless automatic transmission
+Massive underfloor storage
+Strong real-world fuel economy
Cons
−Heavy, punishing to drop
−CVT belt replacement costly
−Aging windscreen mechanisms fail
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