Aprilia Scarabeo 300s vs Vespa GTS 300 IE (2013)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Aprilia Scarabeo 300sstacks up against the Vespa GTS 300 IE. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecAprilia Scarabeo 300sVespa GTS 300 IE
Model year20132013
Price$5,999
Engine278 cc278 cc
Horsepower16 hp22 hp
Torque22 Nm22 Nm
Weight158 kg
Seat height31 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity2.6 L2.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires110/70-16 / 140/70-14 120/70-12 / 130/70-12

Aprilia Scarabeo 300s vs Vespa GTS 300 IE — which should you buy?

Picking between the Aprilia Scarabeo 300s and the Vespa GTS 300 IE usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Aprilia Scarabeo 300s brings 16 hp, while the Vespa GTS 300 IE counters with 22 hp at 158 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: