Aprilia Scarabeo 500 2012
Complete specifications and details for the 2012 Aprilia Scarabeo 500. This comprehensive guide includes engine specifications, dimensions, features, and performance data.

Basic Information
Make | Aprilia |
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Model | Scarabeo 500 |
Year | 2012 |
Category | Scooter |
Chassis, Suspension & Brakes
Frame Type | Single cradle high strength steel tube |
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Front Brakes | Double disc |
Front Brakes Diameter | 260 mm (10.2 inches) |
Front Suspension | Hydraulic fork |
Front Tyre | 110/70-16 |
Front Wheel Travel | 104 mm (4.1 inches) |
Rear Brakes | Single disc |
Rear Brakes Diameter | 240 mm (9.4 inches) |
Rear Suspension | Double acting hydraulic shock absorber with preload adjustment |
Rear Tyre | 150/70-14 |
Rear Wheel Travel | 90 mm (3.5 inches) |
Other Specifications
Color Options | Black, blue, silver |
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Comments | Italian brand |
Starter | Electric |
Engine & Transmission
Displacement | 493.00 ccm (30.08 cubic inches) |
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Engine Type | Piaggio Master engine |
Engine Details | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
Power | 40.50 HP (29.6 kW)) @ 7500 RPM |
Torque | 44.00 Nm (4.5 kgf-m or 32.5 ft.lbs) @ 5250 RPM |
Top Speed | 140.0 km/h (87.0 mph) |
Compression | 10.4:1 |
Bore X Stroke | 94.0 x 71.0 mm (3.7 x 2.8 inches) |
Valves Per Cylinder | 4 |
Fuel System | Injection. Electronic fuel injection with electric fuel pump |
Ignition | Electronic inductive discharge with variable advance |
Lubrication System | Separate oil petrol pump mixer |
Cooling System | Liquid |
Gearbox | Automatic |
Transmission Type Final Drive | Belt |
Clutch | Automatic dry centifuge with damper buffers |
Emission Details | Euro 3 |
Dimensions & Capacities
Dry Weight | 169.0 kg (372.6 pounds) |
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Fuel Capacity | 13.50 litres (3.57 gallons) |
Overall Length | 2,270 mm (89.4 inches) |
Overall Width | 770 mm (30.3 inches) |
Power Weight Ratio | 0.2396 HP/kg |
Reserve Fuel Capacity | 3.00 litres (0.79 gallons) |
Seat Height | 785 mm (30.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |