Aprilia Scarabeo 50 Special Edition vs Sachs 49er II (2011)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Aprilia Scarabeo 50 Special Editionstacks up against the Sachs 49er II. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecAprilia Scarabeo 50 Special EditionSachs 49er II
Model year20112011
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower3 hp
Weight83 kg
Seat height30 mm28 mm
Fuel capacity2.0 L1.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires80/80-16 / 90/80-16 3.50-10 / 3.50-10

Aprilia Scarabeo 50 Special Edition vs Sachs 49er II — which should you buy?

Picking between the Aprilia Scarabeo 50 Special Edition and the Sachs 49er II usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Aprilia Scarabeo 50 Special Edition brings its published horsepower, while the Sachs 49er II counters with 3 hp at 83 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: