Scooters
2005Aprilia Scarabeo 500
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The 2005 Aprilia Scarabeo 500 is a maxi-scooter designed for riders seeking practical urban and commuting transport with genuine performance. Powered by a 460cc liquid-cooled four-stroke engine with electronic fuel injection, it delivers reliable power and efficiency. Best known for combining scooter convenience with motorcycle-like capability, it suits commuters and casual riders valuing comfort and ease of use.
- Capacity
- 460.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Dry weight
- 189.0 kg
- Seat height
- 800 mm
- Power
- 46.0 HP (33.8 kW)
What’s new for the 2005 Aprilia Scarabeo 500
vs the 2004| Spec | 2004 | 2005 |
|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 1605 mm (63.2 inches) | 1570 mm (61.8 inches) |
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
- 460.0 ccm
- Power
- 46.0 HP (33.8 kW)
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.2434 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 92.0 x 69.0 mm
- Compression
- 10.5:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- Electronic
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
- Lubrication system
- Wet crankcase, forced circulation with troichoidal pump
Transmission
- Transmission type
- Automatic
- Final drive
- Belt
- Clutch
- Automatic centrifugal
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1570 mm
- Overall length
- 2310 mm
- Overall width
- 774 mm
- Overall height
- 1431 mm
- Seat height
- 800 mm
- Dry weight
- 189.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 17.00 litres
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- High-tensile double-cradle tubular lattice with high flexional and torsional rigidity
- Front suspension
- Hydraulic fork, sleeve diameter 40 mm.
- Rear suspension
- Engine functions as swinging fork swingarm, linked to the frame by dual connecting rods and two radial silent blocks. Two double-action gas shock absorbers with preload adjustment.
- Front wheel travel
- 100 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 110 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Double disc
- Front brakes diameter
- 260 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes diameter
- 220 mm
- Front tyre
- 110/80-16
- Rear tyre
- 140/70-17
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 | 2006 | 2008 | 2010 | 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 460 cc | 460 cc | 458 cc | 459 cc | 493 cc | 493 cc |
| Dry weight | 189 kg | 189 kg | 189 kg | 189 kg | 169 kg | 169 kg |
| Seat height | 800 mm | 800 mm | 800 mm | 793 mm | 785 mm | 785 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 17 L | 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 2005 Aprilia Scarabeo 500 has a Capacity of 460.0 ccm (28.07 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Aprilia Scarabeo 500 have?
The 2005 Aprilia Scarabeo 500 has a Power of 46.0 HP (33.8 kW).
How much does the Aprilia Scarabeo 500 weigh?
The 2005 Aprilia Scarabeo 500 has a Dry weight of 189.0 kg (416.7 pounds).
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