Piaggio X9 500 vs Yamaha Tmax 560
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Piaggio X9 500 vs Yamaha Tmax 560. 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. Yamaha Tmax 560: 47.6 hp @ 6,750 rpm hp, 220 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Piaggio X9 500
Yamaha Tmax 560
Horsepower (hp)
34 hp
47.6 hp
Torque (Nm)
38 Nm
55.7 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
155 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
210 kg
220 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
34 hp @ 7,250 rpm
47.6 hp @ 6,750 rpm
Torque
38 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
55.7 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
Top Speed
155 km/h
175 km/h
Weight
210 kg (wet/curb weight)
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km or ~22 km/L (estimated real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 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
Yamaha Tmax 560
8.5/10
"The best scooter money can buy, used or new."
Pros
+Genuinely motorcycle-like handling
+Bulletproof 562cc twin
+Huge underseat storage
Cons
−Expensive even used
−CVT belt often neglected
−Heavy at 218kg
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