Aprilia Scarabeo 400 vs Piaggio X8 400 (2010)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Aprilia Scarabeo 400stacks up against the Piaggio X8 400. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecAprilia Scarabeo 400Piaggio X8 400
Model year20102007
Price
Engine399 cc399 cc
Torque36 Nm38 Nm
Weight169 kg
Seat height31 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity3.6 L3.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires110/70-16 / 140/70-14 120/70-14 / 130/70-12

Aprilia Scarabeo 400 vs Piaggio X8 400 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Aprilia Scarabeo 400 and the Piaggio X8 400 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Aprilia Scarabeo 400 brings its published horsepower in a 169 kg package, while the Piaggio X8 400 counters with its own power figure.

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: