Scooters
2012Aprilia Scarabeo 500
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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.
- Capacity
- 493.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Dry weight
- 169.0 kg
- Seat height
- 785 mm
- Power
- 40.5 HP (29.8 kW)
What’s new for the 2012 Aprilia Scarabeo 500
vs the 2011| Spec | 2011 | 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 49.3 HP (36.3 kW) | 40.5 HP (29.8 kW) |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- 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.
Will it fit you?
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- Capacity
- 493.0 ccm
- Power
- 40.5 HP (29.8 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
- 0.2396 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
- Single cradle 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 | 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 460 cc | 458 cc | 459 cc | 493 cc | 493 cc |
| Dry weight | 189 kg | 189 kg | 189 kg | 169 kg | 169 kg |
| Seat height | 800 mm | 800 mm | 793 mm | 785 mm | 785 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 17 L | 8 L | 13.2 L | 13.5 L | 13.5 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
Rider Reviews
Common questions
What is the engine size of the Aprilia Scarabeo 500?
The 2012 Aprilia Scarabeo 500 has a Capacity of 493.0 ccm (30.08 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Aprilia Scarabeo 500 have?
The 2012 Aprilia Scarabeo 500 has a Power of 40.5 HP (29.8 kW).
What is the torque of the Aprilia Scarabeo 500?
The 2012 Aprilia Scarabeo 500 has a Torque of 44.0 Nm (4.5 kgf-m or 32.5 ft.lbs) @ 5250 RPM.
How much does the Aprilia Scarabeo 500 weigh?
The 2012 Aprilia Scarabeo 500 has a Dry weight of 169.0 kg (372.6 pounds).
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