Piaggio MP3 Touring LT 300 vs Aprilia Scarabeo 300 Special (2012)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Piaggio MP3 Touring LT 300stacks up against the Aprilia Scarabeo 300 Special. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecPiaggio MP3 Touring LT 300Aprilia Scarabeo 300 Special
Model year20122011
Price
Engine278 cc278 cc
Horsepower26 hp16 hp
Torque23 Nm22 Nm
Weight236 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity3.2 L2.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesDouble disc. Two front wheels. One disc brake per wheel.Single disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-12 / 140/70-14 110/70-16 / 140/70-14

Piaggio MP3 Touring LT 300 vs Aprilia Scarabeo 300 Special — which should you buy?

Picking between the Piaggio MP3 Touring LT 300 and the Aprilia Scarabeo 300 Special usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Piaggio MP3 Touring LT 300 brings 26 hp in a 236 kg package, while the Aprilia Scarabeo 300 Special counters with 16 hp.

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: