PIAGGIO X9 Evolution 500 Repair Manual

expansion tank. The fluid level should always be
between the «MIN» and «MAX» level.
- To have an indication of the fluid level, refer to a
notch made in a cylindrical insert, coaxial to the
filler and visible inside it once you remove the
loading cap.
The top side of the notch indicates the MAX level
while the lower one indicates the MIN level.
The cooling fluid consists of a mixture of 50%
demineralised water and ethylene glycol and cor-
rosion inhibitors based anti-freeze solution.
WARNING
TO CHECK THE PRESENCE OF AIR IN THE CIRCUIT, PRO-
CEED AS DESCRIBED IN THE «COOLING» CHAPTER
CAUTION
DO NOT EXCEED THE MAX. LEVEL WHEN FILLING SO AS
TO AVOID THE COOLANT ESCAPING FROM THE EXPAN-
SION TANK WHEN THE vehicle IS IN USE.
Characteristic
Cooling system
approx. 1.8 l
See also
Cooling system
Level check
The front and rear brake fluid tanks can be ac-
cessed removing the cover located on the right
side of the handlebar cover and the display PICS
on the left side.
To check the level proceed as follows:
- rest the vehicle on the central stand with the han-
dlebars in a central position;
- remove cover «A» loosening the fixing screw
«B» and check the front brake fluid level;
- remove screws «C» fixing the display PICS and
check the combined brake fluid level;
The level will go down to a certain extent due to
lining wear.
Maintenance X9 Evolution 500
MAIN - 44

PIAGGIO X9 Evolution 500 Specifications

General

Engine Type	Single-cylinder, 4-stroke
Displacement	460 cc
Torque	42 Nm @ 5, 500 rpm
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection
Transmission	Automatic CVT
Front Suspension	Telescopic fork
Rear Suspension	Dual shock absorbers
Front Tire	120/70-14
Rear Tire	150/70-14
Seat Height	790 mm
Height	1, 440 mm
Max Power	29.4 kW (40 hp) at 7, 250 rpm
Cooling System	Liquid-cooled
Front Brake	Dual 240 mm discs
Rear Brake	Single 240 mm disc