Aprilia Atlantic 500 vs Piaggio X9 500 (2005)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Aprilia Atlantic 500stacks up against the Piaggio X9 500. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecAprilia Atlantic 500Piaggio X9 500
Model year20052001
Price
Engine460 cc460 cc
Horsepower29 hp39 hp
Torque40 Nm40 Nm
Seat height27 mm31 mm
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc
Tires120/70-15 / 140/60-14

Aprilia Atlantic 500 vs Piaggio X9 500 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Aprilia Atlantic 500 and the Piaggio X9 500 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Aprilia Atlantic 500 brings 29 hp, while the Piaggio X9 500 counters with 39 hp.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: