Scarabeo 500

2009 Aprilia Scarabeo 500 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Aprilia for the scooter motorcycle segment, the 2009 Aprilia Scarabeo 500 features a 460 cc (28.1 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 39 HP (28.5 kW) at 7,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 43 Nm (31.7 lb-ft) at 5,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 84.8 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (5,500 rpm) and peak power (7,500 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the Scarabeo 500 measures 189 kg (417 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.21 HP/kg (4.85 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 785 mm (30.9 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,535 mm (60.4 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 13.2-liter (3.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 160 km/h (99 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Aprilia archive, this model family spans 9 indexed model years from 2004 to 2012, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.