Scooters
2008Aprilia Scarabeo 125
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The 2008 Aprilia Scarabeo 125 is a practical automatic scooter ideal for urban commuters and new riders seeking reliable city transportation. Powered by a liquid-cooled 124cc single-cylinder engine producing 15 horsepower, it offers easy handling and fuel efficiency. Best known for its straightforward design and dependable performance, the Scarabeo excels as an accessible entry-level scooter.
- Capacity
- 124.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Dry weight
- 154.0 kg
- Seat height
- 800 mm
- Power
- 15.0 HP (11.0 kW)
What’s new for the 2008 Aprilia Scarabeo 125
vs the 2007| Spec | 2007 | 2008 |
|---|---|---|
| Torque | — | 12.0 Nm (1.2 kgf-m or 8.9 ft.lbs) |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Designed primarily for commuting and urban errands rather than performance riding.
- Built for
- A practical, easygoing 125cc scooter that prioritizes convenience and low running costs over excitement.
- Not ideal for
- Not suitable for riders seeking highway touring comfort, high-speed travel, or off-road capability.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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- Capacity
- 124.0 ccm
- Power
- 15.0 HP (11.0 kW)
- Torque
- 12.0 Nm (1.2 kgf-m)
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.0974 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 56.4 x 50.0 mm
- Compression
- 12.0:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Electric
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
- Lubrication system
- Forced wet crankcase lubrication with trochoidal pump
Transmission
- Transmission type
- Automatic
- Final drive
- Belt
- Clutch
- Automatic centrifugal
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1415 mm
- Overall length
- 2040 mm
- Overall width
- 720 mm
- Overall height
- 1411 mm
- Seat height
- 800 mm
- Dry weight
- 154.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 9.50 litres
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- High-strength double-cradle tubular trellis frame with excellent characteristics of stiffness and torsional rigidity
- Front suspension
- Telescopic hydraulic fork, 35 mm dia. sleeves.
- Rear suspension
- Engine functions as swing arm, linked to the frame by dual connecting rods and two radial silent blocks. Double-acting gas charged hydraulic shock absorber with spring preload adjustment.
- Front wheel travel
- 110 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 90 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc
- Front brakes diameter
- 260 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes diameter
- 240 mm
- Front tyre
- 110/90-16
- Rear tyre
- 120/80-16
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2004 | 2005 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 125 cc | 125 cc | 124 cc | 124 cc | 124 cc |
| Dry weight | 154 kg | 154 kg | 154 kg | 154 kg | 154 kg |
| Seat height | — | 800 mm | 800 mm | 800 mm | 800 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 9.5 L | 9.5 L | 9.5 L | 9.5 L | 9.5 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Aprilia Scarabeo 125?
The 2008 Aprilia Scarabeo 125 has a Capacity of 124.0 ccm (7.57 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Aprilia Scarabeo 125 have?
The 2008 Aprilia Scarabeo 125 has a Power of 15.0 HP (11.0 kW).
What is the torque of the Aprilia Scarabeo 125?
The 2008 Aprilia Scarabeo 125 has a Torque of 12.0 Nm (1.2 kgf-m or 8.9 ft.lbs).
How much does the Aprilia Scarabeo 125 weigh?
The 2008 Aprilia Scarabeo 125 has a Dry weight of 154.0 kg (339.5 pounds).
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