At the heart of the 2013 Aprilia Scarabeo 500ie scooter motorcycle, Aprilia pairs a 493 cc (30.1 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. 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 5,250 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 79.1 HP per liter and a 2,250 rpm working window between peak torque (5,250 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 500ie 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 780 mm (30.7 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,540 mm (60.6 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 13.5-liter (3.6 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 140 km/h (87 mph).
Specific Output
79.1 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.21 HP/kg (4.85 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
5,250–7,500 rpm
Standover Height
780 mm (30.7 in)
Engine
Displacement493.0 ccm (30.08 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsPiaggio Master engine
Power39.0 HP (28.5 kW)) @ 7500 RPM
Torque43.0 Nm (4.4 kgf-m or 31.7 ft.lbs) @ 5250 RPM
Compression10.4:1
Bore x Stroke92.0 x 69.0 mm (3.6 x 2.7 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic fuel injection with electric fuel pump
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
IgnitionElectronic inductive discharge with variable advance
LubricationSeparate oil petrol pump mixer
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
GearboxAutomatic
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
ClutchAutomatic dry centifuge with damper buffers
Performance
Top Speed140.0 km/h (87.0 mph)
Emission DetailsEuro 3
Chassis
Frame TypeHigh strength tubular steel frame with closed double cradle.
Front SuspensionHydraulic fork
Front Travel103 mm (4.1 inches)
Rear SuspensionDouble acting hydraulic shock absorber with preload adjustment
Rear Travel100 mm (3.9 inches)
Wheelbase1540 mm (60.6 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre110/70-16
Rear Tyre150/70-14
Front BrakesDouble disc. Floating calipers with two parallel pistons.
Front Brake Ø260 mm (10.2 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. Fixed caliper with two pistons
Rear Brake Ø240 mm (9.4 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight189.0 kg (416.7 pounds)
Power/Weight0.2063 HP/kg
Seat Height780 mm (30.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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