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Aprilia Scarabeo 500 - 2012 Specifications and Reviews
The 2012 Aprilia Scarabeo 500 is a practical maxi-scooter designed for commuters and casual riders seeking comfort and convenience. Known for its spacious seat, manageable weight, and reliable performance, it excels at urban transportation and everyday riding with user-friendly handling and ample fuel range.
General information | |
| Category | Scooter |
| Year | 2012 |
| Model | Aprilia Scarabeo 500 |
Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Emission details | Euro 3 |
| Clutch | Automatic dry centifuge with damper buffers |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt |
| Gearbox | Automatic |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Lubrication system | Separate oil petrol pump mixer |
| Ignition | Electronic inductive discharge with variable advance |
| Fuel control | SOHC |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electronic fuel injection with electric fuel pump |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Bore x stroke | 94.0 x 71.0 mm (3.7 x 2.8 inches) |
| Compression | 10.4:1 |
| Top speed | 140.0 km/h (87.0 mph) |
| Torque | 44.00 Nm (4.5 kgf-m or 32.5 ft.lbs) @ 5250 |
| Power | 40.50 |
| Engine details | Piaggio Master engine |
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Capacity: | 493.00 ccm (30.08 cubic inches) |
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Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels | |
| Rear brakes diameter | 240 mm (9.4 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front brakes diameter | 260 mm (10.2 inches) |
| Front brakes | Double disc |
| Rear tyre dimensions | 150/70-14 |
| Front tyre dimensions | 110/70-16 |
| Rear suspension travel | 90 mm (3.5 inches) |
| Rear suspension | Double acting hydraulic shock absorber with preload adjustment |
| Front suspension travel | 104 mm (4.1 inches) |
| Front suspension | Hydraulic fork |
| Frame type | Single cradle high strength steel tube |
Physical measures and capacities | |
| Reserve fuel capacity | 3.00 litres (0.79 gallons) |
| Fuel capacity | 13.50 litres (3.57 gallons) |
| Wheelbase | 1,540 mm (60.6 inches) |
| Overall width | 770 mm (30.3 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,270 mm (89.4 inches) |
| Seat height | 785 mm (30.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2396 HP/kg |
| Dry weight | 169.0 kg (372.6 pounds) |
Other specs | |
| Oil capacity | 1.00 litres (0.07 quarts) |
| Wheelbase | 745 mm (29.3 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 75 mm (3.0 inches) |
| Overall height | 750 mm (29.5 inches) |
| Rear tyre | 15/6-6 |
| Front tyre | 14/6-6 |
| Driveline | CVT |
| Bore x Stroke | 40.0 x 39.2 mm (1.6 x 1.5 inches) |
| Compression | 6.8:1 |
| Torque | 3.32 Nm (0.3 kgf-m or 2.4 ft.lbs) @ 5700 Revolutions">RPM |
| Capacity: | 49.30 ccm (3.01 cubic inches) |
| Model | Aeon Minikolt 50 |
| Color options | Black, blue, silver |
| Starter | Electric |
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