Scooters

2008Aprilia Scarabeo 100 4S

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The 2008 Aprilia Scarabeo 100 4S is a lightweight automatic scooter designed for urban commuters and new riders seeking practical everyday transportation. Its 96cc four-stroke engine delivers reliable fuel efficiency and easy handling in city traffic. Known for its compact dimensions and accessible performance, it excels as an economical first scooter or daily commuter vehicle.

Capacity: 96.2 ccm
Engine: Single
Gearbox: Not on record
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Dry weight: Not on record
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Seat height: Not on record
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Power: Not on record
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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail5%

Cornering45%

City riding88%

Daily riding80%

Touring20%

Two-up30%

Track5%

Best for: Designed primarily for short urban commutes and light errand-running rather than performance or long-distance travel.
Built for: A practical, no-nonsense small-capacity scooter that prioritizes convenience, fuel efficiency, and easy maneuvering over excitement.
Not ideal for: Not suitable for highway travel, long tours, passenger comfort, or riders seeking any real sense of speed or power.

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

Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 96.2 ccm
Engine type: Single
Bore x stroke: 50.0 x 49.0 mm
Compression: 10.5:1
Cooling system: Air
Fuel system: Carburettor
Starting: Electric & kick

Transmission

Transmission type: Automatic

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1256 mm
Overall length: 1905 mm
Overall width: 705 mm
Overall height: 1270 mm
Fuel capacity: 8.00 litres
Reserve fuel capacity: 1.00 litres
Seat height: Not on record - add it
Dry weight: Not on record - add it

Chassis & suspension

Front suspension: Telescopic hydraulic fork
Rear suspension: Single hydraulic shock absorber pivoting on engine-transmission assembly

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Single disc
Front brakes diameter: 220 mm
Rear brakes: Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakes diameter: 140 mm
Front tyre: 80/80-16
Rear tyre: 90/80-16

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

Safety Recalls

⚠ 1 recall may apply

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSJan 2009 · 09V033000

PIAGGIO IS RECALLING 740 MY 2008-2009 APRILIA SCARABEO 100 MOTORCYCLES. IN THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM THERE ARE HOSES CONNECTING THE FUEL TANK TO THE CHARCOAL CANISTER THROUGH WHICH THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION PASSES. IT HAS SHOWN THAT THE EMISSION HOSES TO THE CANISTER WERE PINCHED AND/OR CRIMPED. IN OTHER CASES THE HOSES IN AND OUT OF THE CHARCOAL CANISTER WERE INSTALLED BACKWARDS, THE ROLL OVER VALVE FOR THE FUEL TANK WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY, AND IN OTHER CASES THERE WAS DIRT IN THE CARBURETOR AND STILL OTHERS HAD FAULTY FLOAT VALVES IN THE CARBURETOR.

Risk: THE ENGINE MAY FLOOD WITH FUEL CAUSING DIFFICULTY IN STARTING AND THE POSSIBILITY OF STALLING. IT IS ALSO POSSIBLE FOR FUEL TO LEAK FROM THE CARBURETOR ONTO THE GROUND. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL DOUBLE CHECK THE INSTALLATION OF THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEMS HOSES AND COMPONENTS TO WILL ENSURE THAT THERE ARE NO RESTRICTIONS. THE EMISSION SYSTEM HOSE WILL BE RE-ROUTED AND THE INSTALLATION OF ONE WAY VALVES AS PER APPROVED RE-ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS WILL ENSURE THAT THE SYSTEM IS ASSEMBLED AND OPERATING CORRECTLY. THE REMEDY IS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PIAGGIO AT 1-212-380-4431.

These recalls cover some 2008 bikes of this model. Whether one applies to a specific bike, and whether the repair has already been done, depends on its VIN — check your VIN with NHTSA or ask a dealer.

Source: NHTSA. View all Aprilia recalls →