Aprilia Scarabeo 500 GT ABS vs Piaggio B 500 (2006)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Aprilia Scarabeo 500 GT ABSstacks up against the Piaggio B 500. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecAprilia Scarabeo 500 GT ABSPiaggio B 500
Model year20062005
Price
Engine460 cc460 cc
Horsepower39 hp
Torque43 Nm
Weight189 kg
Seat height32 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity2.1 L3.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires110/80-16 / 140/70-16 110/70-16 / 150/70-14

Aprilia Scarabeo 500 GT ABS vs Piaggio B 500 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Aprilia Scarabeo 500 GT ABS and the Piaggio B 500 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Aprilia Scarabeo 500 GT ABS brings its published horsepower, while the Piaggio B 500 counters with 39 hp at 189 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: