Aprilia Scarabeo 50 Special Edition vs Kymco Sting 50 (2011)

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

Spec comparison

SpecAprilia Scarabeo 50 Special EditionKymco Sting 50
Model year20112010
Price$2,149
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower2 hp
Torque3 Nm
Weight97 kg
Seat height30 mm33 mm
Fuel capacity2.0 L1.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires80/80-16 / 90/80-16 70/90-17 / 80/90-17

Aprilia Scarabeo 50 Special Edition vs Kymco Sting 50 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Aprilia Scarabeo 50 Special Edition and the Kymco Sting 50 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Aprilia Scarabeo 50 Special Edition brings its published horsepower, while the Kymco Sting 50 counters with 2 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: