Aprilia Scarabeo 500ie vs Piaggio Beverly Cruiser 500 (2013)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Aprilia Scarabeo 500iestacks up against the Piaggio Beverly Cruiser 500. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Aprilia Scarabeo 500ie | Piaggio Beverly Cruiser 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2013 | 2011 |
| Price | $6,399 | $6,449 |
| Engine | 493 cc | 493 cc |
| Horsepower | 39 hp | 39 hp |
| Torque | 43 Nm | 44 Nm |
| Weight | 189 kg | 209 kg |
| Seat height | 31 mm | — |
| Fuel capacity | 3.6 L | 3.4 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Floating calipers with two parallel pistons. | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Fixed caliper with two pistons | Single disc |
| Tires | 110/70-16 / 150/70-14 | 110/70-15 / 150/70-14 |
Aprilia Scarabeo 500ie vs Piaggio Beverly Cruiser 500 — which should you buy?
Picking between the Aprilia Scarabeo 500ie and the Piaggio Beverly Cruiser 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 Piaggio Beverly Cruiser 500 counters with 39 hp at 209 kg. On price, the Aprilia Scarabeo 500ie has the lower MSRP.
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: