Piaggio X9 Evolution 500 vs Sym Maxsym TL (2020)

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

Spec comparison

SpecPiaggio X9 Evolution 500Sym Maxsym TL
Model year20072020
Price
Engine460 cc465 cc
Horsepower39 hp40 hp
Torque43 Nm43 Nm
Seat height31 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity4.0 L3.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesDouble disc. BremoDouble disc. Optional ABS
Rear brakesSingle disc. bremoSingle disc. Optional ABS
Tires120/70-14 / 150/70-14 120/70-15 / 160/60-14

Piaggio X9 Evolution 500 vs Sym Maxsym TL — which should you buy?

Picking between the Piaggio X9 Evolution 500 and the Sym Maxsym TL usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Piaggio X9 Evolution 500 brings 39 hp, while the Sym Maxsym TL counters with 40 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: