Scooters

2011Aprilia Scarabeo 500

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The 2011 Aprilia Scarabeo 500 is a practical large-displacement scooter powered by Piaggio's robust 493cc single-cylinder engine, delivering 44 Nm of torque and a top speed of 140 km/h. Ideal for commuters and touring riders seeking comfort and reliability, it combines fuel-injected efficiency with the scooter's convenient step-through design and storage capacity for daily urban and highway riding.

Capacity: 493.0 ccm
Engine: Single, four-stroke
Gearbox: Not on record
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Dry weight: 169.0 kg
Seat height: 785 mm
Power: 49.3 HP (36.3 kW)

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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail5%

Cornering50%

City riding80%

Daily riding85%

Touring65%

Two-up65%

Track10%

Best for: Built as a maxi-scooter for comfortable commuting and light touring, blending automatic convenience with enough performance for highway travel.
Built for: A relaxed, practical companion that prioritizes comfort, weather protection, and effortless twist-and-go riding over outright speed or sporty engagement.
Not ideal for: Not suited for off-road adventures, track enthusiasts chasing lean angles, or riders wanting raw performance and manual gearbox engagement.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

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Units

At 785mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2011 Aprilia Scarabeo 500, with a moderate knee angle of around 110 degrees and a slightly forward riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 493.0 ccm
Power: 49.3 HP (36.3 kW)
CO2 Emissions: 3 CO2 g/km
Torque: 44.0 Nm (4.5 kgf-m) @ 5250 RPM
Engine type: Single, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.2917 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 94.0 x 71.0 mm
Compression: 10.4:1
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Ignition: Electronic inductive discharge with variable advance
Valves per cylinder: 4
Lubrication system: Separate oil petrol pump mixer

Transmission

Transmission type: Automatic
Final drive: Belt
Clutch: Automatic dry centifuge with damper buffers

Performance

Top speed: 140.0 km/h (87.0 mph)

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1540 mm
Overall length: 2270 mm
Overall width: 770 mm
Seat height: 785 mm
Dry weight: 169.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 13.50 litres
Reserve fuel capacity: 3.00 litres

Chassis & suspension

Frame: High strength steel tube
Front suspension: Hydraulic fork
Rear suspension: Double acting hydraulic shock absorber with preload adjustment
Front wheel travel: 104 mm
Rear wheel travel: 90 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Double disc
Front brakes diameter: 260 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc
Rear brakes diameter: 240 mm
Front tyre: 110/70-16
Rear tyre: 150/70-14

Other

Color options: Black, blue, silver

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	2006	2008	2010	2011	2012
Capacity	460 cc	458 cc	459 cc	493 cc	493 cc	493 cc
Dry weight	189 kg	189 kg	189 kg	169 kg	169 kg	169 kg
Seat height	800 mm	800 mm	793 mm	785 mm	785 mm	785 mm
Fuel capacity	17 L	8 L	13.2 L	13.5 L	13.5 L	13.5 L