Aprilia Scarabeo 50 4T4V vs Vespa S 50 4V (2015)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Aprilia Scarabeo 50 4T4Vstacks up against the Vespa S 50 4V. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecAprilia Scarabeo 50 4T4VVespa S 50 4V
Model year20152013
Price$3,299
Engine50 cc49 cc
Weight96 kg
Seat height31 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity2.3 L2.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle disc. Floating caliperSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires80/80-16 / 90/80-16 110/70-11 / 120/70-10

Aprilia Scarabeo 50 4T4V vs Vespa S 50 4V — which should you buy?

Picking between the Aprilia Scarabeo 50 4T4V and the Vespa S 50 4V usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Aprilia Scarabeo 50 4T4V brings its published horsepower, while the Vespa S 50 4V counters with its own power figure at 96 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: