Positioned in Piaggio's scooter motorcycle lineup, the 2007 Piaggio X9 Evolution 125 relies on a 124 cc (7.6 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 39 HP (28.5 kW) at 10,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 12 Nm (8.9 lb-ft) at 8,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 314.5 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (8,000 rpm) and peak power (10,000 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
On the scales, the X9 Evolution 125 measures 179 kg (395 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.22 HP/kg (4.59 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 790 mm (31.1 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,500 mm (59.1 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 15.2-liter (4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Piaggio archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2005 to 2007, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
314.5 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.22 HP/kg (4.59 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
8,000–10,000 rpm
Standover Height
790 mm (31.1 in)
Engine
Displacement124.0 ccm (7.57 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power39.0 HP (28.5 kW)) @ 10000 RPM
Torque12.0 Nm (1.2 kgf-m or 8.9 ft.lbs) @ 8000 RPM
Compression12.0:1
Bore x Stroke57.0 x 48.6 mm (2.2 x 1.9 inches)
Valves/Cylinder2
LubricationSeparate with automatic mixer
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
GearboxAutomatic
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
ClutchAutomatic centrifuge type
Chassis
Front SuspensionTelescopic hydraulic fork, stanchions Ø 35 mm, stroke 90 mm
Rear SuspensionTwin hydraulic shock absorbers with preload adjuster
Wheelbase1500 mm (59.1 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-14
Rear Tyre140/60-14
Front BrakesDouble disc
Front Brake Ø240 mm (9.4 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø240 mm (9.4 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.179.0 kg (394.6 pounds)
Seat Height790 mm (31.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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