Scooters
2013Aprilia Scarabeo 500IE
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The 2013 Aprilia Scarabeo 500ie is a maxi-scooter ideal for commuters and touring riders seeking practical mobility with genuine performance. Powered by Piaggio's proven 493cc single-cylinder four-stroke engine producing 39 horsepower, it combines fuel-injected reliability with a 140 km/h top speed. Best known for its spacious seating, weather protection, and manageable power delivery, the Scarabeo 500ie suits riders valuing comfort over sportiness.
- Capacity
- 493.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Dry weight
- 189.0 kg
- Seat height
- 780 mm
- Power
- 39.0 HP (28.7 kW)
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Designed as a maxi-scooter for comfortable commuting and light touring, blending everyday practicality with enough power for highway travel.
- Built for
- A relaxed, practical, and composed machine that favors smooth automatic power delivery and stability over sportiness or excitement.
- Not ideal for
- Not suited for riders seeking aggressive acceleration, sporty cornering performance, or any 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
- 493.0 ccm
- Power
- 39.0 HP (28.7 kW)
- CO2 Emissions
- 3 CO2 g/km
- Torque
- 43.0 Nm (4.4 kgf-m) @ 5250 RPM
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.2063 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 92.0 x 69.0 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
- 2263 mm
- Overall width
- 765 mm
- Overall height
- 1411 mm
- Seat height
- 780 mm
- Dry weight
- 189.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 13.50 litres
- Reserve fuel capacity
- 3.00 litres
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- High strength tubular steel frame with closed double cradle.
- Front suspension
- Hydraulic fork
- Rear suspension
- Double acting hydraulic shock absorber with preload adjustment
- Front wheel travel
- 103 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 100 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Double disc. Floating calipers with two parallel pistons.
- Front brakes diameter
- 260 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. Fixed caliper with two pistons
- Rear brakes diameter
- 240 mm
- Front tyre
- 110/70-16
- Rear tyre
- 150/70-14
Other
- Color options
- Black, blue, silver
- Comments
- Windshield.
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Aprilia Scarabeo 500IE?
The 2013 Aprilia Scarabeo 500IE has a Capacity of 493.0 ccm (30.08 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Aprilia Scarabeo 500IE have?
The 2013 Aprilia Scarabeo 500IE has a Power of 39.0 HP (28.7 kW).
What is the torque of the Aprilia Scarabeo 500IE?
The 2013 Aprilia Scarabeo 500IE has a Torque of 43.0 Nm (4.4 kgf-m or 31.7 ft.lbs) @ 5250 RPM.
How much does the Aprilia Scarabeo 500IE weigh?
The 2013 Aprilia Scarabeo 500IE has a Dry weight of 189.0 kg (416.7 pounds).
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