Aprilia Scarabeo 50 Four Stroke vs Vespa LXV 50 (2009)

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

Spec comparison

SpecAprilia Scarabeo 50 Four StrokeVespa LXV 50
Model year20092009
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower4 hp
Torque4 Nm
Weight102 kg
Fuel capacity2.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires80/80-16 / 90/80-16 110/70-11 / 120/70-11

Aprilia Scarabeo 50 Four Stroke vs Vespa LXV 50 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Aprilia Scarabeo 50 Four Stroke and the Vespa LXV 50 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Aprilia Scarabeo 50 Four Stroke brings its published horsepower, while the Vespa LXV 50 counters with 4 hp at 102 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: