Aprilia Scarabeo 500ie vs Aprilia Scarabeo 500 (2013)

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

Spec comparison

SpecAprilia Scarabeo 500ieAprilia Scarabeo 500
Model year20132012
Price$6,399
Engine493 cc493 cc
Horsepower39 hp41 hp
Torque43 Nm44 Nm
Weight189 kg169 kg
Seat height31 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity3.6 L3.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesDouble disc. Floating calipers with two parallel pistons. Double disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Fixed caliper with two pistonsSingle disc
Tires110/70-16 / 150/70-14 110/70-16 / 150/70-14

Aprilia Scarabeo 500ie vs Aprilia Scarabeo 500 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Aprilia Scarabeo 500ie and the Aprilia Scarabeo 500 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Aprilia Scarabeo 500ie brings 39 hp in a 189 kg package, while the Aprilia Scarabeo 500 counters with 41 hp at 169 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: