Aprilia Scarabeo 300 Special vs Vespa GTV 300ie Via Montenapoleane (2011)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Aprilia Scarabeo 300 Specialstacks up against the Vespa GTV 300ie Via Montenapoleane. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Aprilia Scarabeo 300 Special | Vespa GTV 300ie Via Montenapoleane |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2011 | 2010 |
| Price | — | $4,499 |
| Engine | 278 cc | 278 cc |
| Horsepower | 16 hp | 21 hp |
| Torque | 22 Nm | 22 Nm |
| Weight | — | 148 kg |
| Seat height | 31 mm | 31 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 2.6 L | 2.4 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Tires | 110/70-16 / 140/70-14 | 120/70-12 / 130/70-12 |
Aprilia Scarabeo 300 Special vs Vespa GTV 300ie Via Montenapoleane — which should you buy?
Picking between the Aprilia Scarabeo 300 Special and the Vespa GTV 300ie Via Montenapoleane usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Aprilia Scarabeo 300 Special brings 16 hp, while the Vespa GTV 300ie Via Montenapoleane counters with 21 hp at 148 kg.
Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike:

