Piaggio MP3 500 Sport vs Aprilia Scarabeo 500ie (2016)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Piaggio MP3 500 Sportstacks up against the Aprilia Scarabeo 500ie. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Piaggio MP3 500 Sport | Aprilia Scarabeo 500ie |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2016 | 2013 |
| Price | $8,999 | $6,399 |
| Engine | 493 cc | 493 cc |
| Horsepower | 40 hp | 39 hp |
| Torque | 46 Nm | 43 Nm |
| Weight | 262 kg | 189 kg |
| Seat height | 31 mm | 31 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 3.2 L | 3.6 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS | Double disc. Floating calipers with two parallel pistons. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS | Single disc. Fixed caliper with two pistons |
| Tires | 120/70-13 / 140/70-14 | 110/70-16 / 150/70-14 |
Piaggio MP3 500 Sport vs Aprilia Scarabeo 500ie — which should you buy?
Picking between the Piaggio MP3 500 Sport and the Aprilia Scarabeo 500ie usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Piaggio MP3 500 Sport brings 40 hp in a 262 kg package, while the Aprilia Scarabeo 500ie counters with 39 hp at 189 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: