Aprilia Scarabeo 50 4T4V vs Tauris Firefly 50 2T (2015)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Aprilia Scarabeo 50 4T4Vstacks up against the Tauris Firefly 50 2T. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecAprilia Scarabeo 50 4T4VTauris Firefly 50 2T
Model year20152014
Price$1,499
Engine50 cc50 cc
Horsepower4 hp
Weight97 kg
Seat height31 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity2.3 L1.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle disc. Floating caliperSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Tires80/80-16 / 90/80-16 130/70-13 / 130/60-13

Aprilia Scarabeo 50 4T4V vs Tauris Firefly 50 2T — which should you buy?

Picking between the Aprilia Scarabeo 50 4T4V and the Tauris Firefly 50 2T usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Aprilia Scarabeo 50 4T4V brings its published horsepower, while the Tauris Firefly 50 2T counters with 4 hp at 97 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: