Aprilia Scarabeo 500 GT ABS vs Piaggio X9 500 (2006)

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

Spec comparison

SpecAprilia Scarabeo 500 GT ABSPiaggio X9 500
Model year20062001
Price
Engine460 cc460 cc
Horsepower39 hp
Torque40 Nm
Seat height32 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity2.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Front brakesDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle disc
Tires110/80-16 / 140/70-16

Aprilia Scarabeo 500 GT ABS vs Piaggio X9 500 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Aprilia Scarabeo 500 GT ABS and the Piaggio X9 500 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Aprilia Scarabeo 500 GT ABS brings its published horsepower, 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: