Aprilia Scarabeo 500 vs Gilera Fuoco Centenario (2012)

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

Spec comparison

SpecAprilia Scarabeo 500Gilera Fuoco Centenario
Model year20122009
Price$7,547
Engine493 cc493 cc
Horsepower41 hp
Torque44 Nm
Weight169 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity3.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires110/70-16 / 150/70-14

Aprilia Scarabeo 500 vs Gilera Fuoco Centenario — which should you buy?

Picking between the Aprilia Scarabeo 500 and the Gilera Fuoco Centenario usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Aprilia Scarabeo 500 brings 41 hp in a 169 kg package, while the Gilera Fuoco Centenario counters with its own power figure.

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: