Positioned in Aprilia's scooter motorcycle lineup, the 2012 Aprilia SportCity Cube 300 relies on a 278.3 cc (17 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 22.1 HP (16.1 kW) at 8,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 22 Nm (16.2 lb-ft) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 79.4 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (6,500 rpm) and peak power (8,000 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 815 mm (32.1 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,360 mm (53.5 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 9-liter (2.4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Aprilia archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 2009 to 2012, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
79.4 HP/L
Power Band Window
6,500–8,000 rpm
Standover Height
815 mm (32.1 in)
Engine
Displacement278.3 ccm (16.98 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power22.1 HP (16.1 kW)) @ 8000 RPM
Torque22.0 Nm (2.2 kgf-m or 16.2 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM
Compression11.5:1
Bore x Stroke75.0 x 63.0 mm (3.0 x 2.5 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic injection
Fuel ControlOverhead Valves (OHV)
IgnitionElectronic inductive discharge ignition with variable advance
LubricationWet sump. Forced circulation with mechanical pump
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
GearboxAutomatic
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
ClutchAutomatic centrifugal dry clutch
DrivelineV belt
Chassis
Frame TypeSplit single cradle frame in high tensile strength steel tube
Front SuspensionHydraulic telescopic fork with 35 mm stanchions.
Rear SuspensionEngine unit acting as swingarm. Double hydraulic shock absorber with adjustable spring preload. Wheel travel 80 mm
Wheelbase1360 mm (53.5 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-15
Rear Tyre130/80-15
Front BrakesDouble disc
Front Brake Ø260 mm (10.2 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø220 mm (8.7 inches)
WheelsLight alloy. Front: 2.5 x 15´. Rear: 3 x 15´.
Dimensions & Weight
Seat Height815 mm (32.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Length1985 mm (78.1 inches)
Overall Width890 mm (35.0 inches)
Fuel Capacity9.00 litres (2.38 US gallons)
Reserve Fuel1.50 litres (0.40 US gallons)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsEscape Grey, Aprilia Black, Glam White, Black Line
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Power
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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