The biggest and most powerful Aprilia scooter yet (as well as the lightest in its class), the Scarabeo 500 is a maxi with an equally big standard feature and equipment list. In fact, you won’t find all this great stuff on many much more expensive motorcycles. For starters, the Scarabeo 500’s underseat storage compartment is the largest in the category. Riders also get an adjustable windshield, trip computer with lap timer, temperature gauge and fuel mileage calculator. With 39 horsepower power on tap from the single overhead camshaft four-valve engine and a huge 3.5-gallon fuel tank, this Scarabeo is ready to take on long hauls. Like its smaller siblings, riding the Scarabeo offers up a feeling of security, thanks to its large 16-inch front / 14-inch rear tires. Stopping power is also impressive, with 260 millimeter disc brakes up to the task. The Scarabeo 500 amazingly stable and intuitive to ride for expert and novice riders alike.
1-cylinder, 4-stroke, single overhead cam (SOHC), 4-valves
Horsepower
39 hp (29 kW) @ 7,500 rpm
Displacement
460 cc
Bore x Stroke
3.6 x 2.7 in. (92 x 69 mm)
Torque
31.7 ft. lbs. (43 Nm) @ 5,500 rpm
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Fuel System
Electronic fuel injection
Fuel Capacity
3.5 gal. (13.2 l) Reserve: .8 gal. (3 l) Unleaded
Ignition
Electronic CDI with automatic timing
Starting System
Electric
Clutch
Automatic centrifugal dry clutch
Cooling
Liquid
Lubrication
Wet sump, forced circulation with mechanical pump
Transmission
Automatic variator
Final Drive
Gearbox
BRAKES/WHEELS/TIRES
Brakes
Front: Twin 260 mm stainless steel discs, floating calipers with 2 parallel pistons, integral braking system Rear: 240 mm stainless steel disc, fixed caliper with 2 pistons, integral braking system
Tires
Tubeless Front: 110/70 x 16 in. Rear: 150/70 x 14 in. Wheels (light alloy): Front: 3 x 16 in. Rear: 4.5 x 14 in.
OPERATIONAL
Frame
High strength tubular steel frame with closed double cradle
Suspension
Front: 40 mm hydraulic fork; 4.1 in. (103 mm) travel Rear: Engine acting as swingarm, 2 double acting shock absorbers with 4 spring preload settings; 3.9 in. (100 mm) travel
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