Vespa GTV 300ie Via Montenapoleane vs Aprilia Scarabeo 300 (2010)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Vespa GTV 300ie Via Montenapoleanestacks up against the Aprilia Scarabeo 300. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecVespa GTV 300ie Via MontenapoleaneAprilia Scarabeo 300
Model year20102009
Price$4,499
Engine278 cc278 cc
Horsepower21 hp30 hp
Torque22 Nm22 Nm
Weight148 kg
Seat height31 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity2.4 L2.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-12 / 130/70-12 110/70-16 / 140/70-14

Vespa GTV 300ie Via Montenapoleane vs Aprilia Scarabeo 300 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Vespa GTV 300ie Via Montenapoleane and the Aprilia Scarabeo 300 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Vespa GTV 300ie Via Montenapoleane brings 21 hp in a 148 kg package, while the Aprilia Scarabeo 300 counters with 30 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: