What should the ideal city scooter be like? We say agile, zippy, compact and practical. And we found all these qualities in our test of the Aprilia Scarabeo 200 ie. It is one of those scooters you can fall in love with straight away for its elengance and performance, which is truly spectacular for city riding. It’s part of the new Aprilia Scarabeo scooter range.

Compared to the previous model, it has a new look and direct injection, and the style is appreciated when you sit comfortably on the seat. The Scarabeo is the perfect size and everything is under control, especially given the well-designed instrument panel with its analogue-digital features.

A button on the handles allows you to scroll through the LCD functions, including the external temperature (with emergency ice warning) and battery charge. The plexiglas screen doesn’t give off any annoying reflections and is easy to read.

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Here’s the final profile of the new Aprilia Scarabeo scooter range with the Scarabeo 50cc 4T ‘4Valvole’. The unmistakable look of this smaller Scarabeo remains the same, with a classic style, while the new features have been reserved for the engine. The Scarabeo 50 has new technology, making this scooter a legitimate choice.

Below is a full gallery of this stylish little scooter, that accompanies the Scarabeo 125 ie and 200 ie, and the top-of-the-range Scarabeo 300 Special. After the jump are the technical specs and a word from Aprilia on its new snappy machine.

Beauty without compromise. Scarabeo brings you unrivalled looks plus total functionality in the most advanced expression of two-wheeled urban mobility you can find, in perfect harmony with your needs and your sense of style. Scarabeo is a source of infinite pleasure. So start by choosing the colour that suits your personality, the colour you want for your very own Scarabeo.

Then choose the engine that best matches your needs. Rest assured that whichever one you choose, Scarabeo technology is always ecological and environmentally friendly. Choose the 50 Four Stroke if you want a silent running Scarabeo, and one that will keep on going for miles and miles on one tank, or choose the 100 Four Stroke if you want your Scarabeo to be just as light and agile as the 50, but with performance to spare. The choice of colours is the same for both engine sizes.

Engine
Horizontal single cylinder four stroke. Overhead cam. Forced air cooling. Catalytic exhaust.
Fuel: Lead free petrol.
Bore and stroke: 50 x 49 mm (39.0 x 41.8 mm).
Displacement: 96.2 cc (49.9 cc).
Compression ratio: 10.5:1 (11.5-12:1).
Fuel system: Dell’Orto carburettor, Ø 22 mm (Keihin Ø 20 mm).
Ignition: Electronic.
Starting: Electric starter and kick-start.
Alternator: Permanent magnet, 12V - 120 W.
Lubrication: Forced wet sump lubrication with orbital pump.
Gearbox: Air cooled automatic variator.
Clutch: Automatic centrifugal.
Primary: drive V belt.
Final: drive Gearbox.
Frame: Single spar with double cradle in high strength steel.
Front: suspension Hydraulic fork. Wheel travel 80 mm.
Rear: suspension Hydraulic monoshock. Wheel travel 82 mm (80 mm).
Brakes: Front: 220 mm stainless steel disk. Calliper with two opposed 30 mm pistons.
Rear: 140 mm drum.
Wheels: Light alloy, five petal-configuration spokes. Front 1.60 x 16″. Rear 1.85 x 16”.
Tyres
Front: 80/80 x 16″
Rear: 90/80 x 16″
Dimensions: Max. length: 1,905 mm
Max. width: 705 mm
Max. height: 1,270 mm
Seat height: 780
Wheelbase: 1,256 mm
Tank capacity 8 litres (including 1 litre reserve).
Accessories
• Complete large windshield
• Single key top box with passenger backrest (50 Four Stroke)
• Passenger footrests (50 Four Stroke)
• Body Guard armoured cable lock
• Leg cover

Continue reading: Italian scooters: new Aprilia Scarabeo 50 4T 4Valvole 2009

After looking at the new Aprilia Scarabeo 300 Special, today we give you a full gallery and technical specs of the Scarabeo 125 ie and 200 ie scooters. The 2009 version has modern dimensions but still keeps its philosophy of versatility which has made it a best seller.

With a new motor range equipped with electronic ignition, Scarabeo gets some sprint and speed in an overall impressive performance. The small and zippy model is ideal for city traffic; it’s practical but still has a touch of Italian style.

Below we give you the full technical specs of the new Scarabeo scooter, and go to the dedicated Scarabeo site for more information on the 125 and 200 models. Road tests and news on the

Continue reading: 2009 Aprilia Scarabeo 125 i.e. and 200 i.e. specs and gallery

As we said yesterday, Aprilia has released its new range of Scarabeo scooters and today we take a closer look at the Scarabeo 300 Special model, which is the top-of-the-range model. It’s quite an icon for the Aprilia brand, being both elegant and sporty, and perfect for modering scootering.

While having the most powerful engine in the Scarabeo range, it’s also economical and clean, with enough spark to get you round the city. Riding pleasure is certainly part of the deal, and we’ll give you a run-down on our road test later. Below, check out all the new pics and technical specs of the Scarabeo 300 Special.

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Aprilia has presented its new Scarabeo scooter range for 2009, with four new models: Scarabeo 300 Special, Scarabeo 125 i.e. and 200 i.e. and the Scarabeo 50 4Valvole. We’ve been testing the new models and will give you an insight into how these scooters run over the next couple of days.

The Scarabeo 300 Special is an elegant, sports scooter model that is totally new for the range. The Scarabeo 125 i.e. and 200 i.e. are the first “multi-mapped” scooters in the world and they are equipped with a new electronic ignition system. The Scarabeo 50 4Valvole has the great performance, but with reduced fuel consumption and emissions, of a four-stroke, four-valve 50cc engine.

With a new range of colours, Aprilia is proving that its Scarabeo range is one of the best around, with a number of options making for a complete offering. The release is part of the Piaggio Group’s expansion in Italy, with increases in the numbers of scooters on the road. Piaggio experienced a sales increase in the month of May, showing the scooter market, at least, is healthy.

The Piaggio Group has experienced overall growth across its range in May, compared to the same month last year, with increases of between 0.4 and 2.7 percent in the various scooter segments. The Piaggio, Vespa and Scarabeo ranges have had five different models declared to be in the Top Ten for the Italian market.

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The Aprilia Scarabeo 300 S is now prepared for the competitive high wheel scooter segment in the 300cc category. Aprilia has been smart to keep the unmistakable look of the Scarabeo, which has rendered it a retro icon in Italy. The Scarabeo was an instant classic and it now embarks on the 300cc version.

The new Aprilia scooter is in direct competition with the Honda SH 300, and it looks like it could get competitive as Aprilia has got excellent performance, agility and riding pleasure. This is topped off with some lovely design, including black wheels and lovely graphics.

Other features include great space and a lowered seat height at only 785 mm from the ground. The engine is a single-cylinder, four-valve, with electronic ignition and automatic transmission. This makes it comfortable and easy to use.

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The Scarabeo, iconic scooter of 1993, is released in 2008 with a completely new style and engine, with “double ignition” for the top of the range - the Scarabeo 2005. New colours and style are available for the other versions.

The Aprilia Scarabeo 500 includes a new group of engines: four-stroke, four-valve, liquid-cooled with electronic ignition at 493 cc, with 41.2 hp of power at 7000 revs. It has a maximum torque of 43.5 Nm, placing it at the top of its category.

The ignition with double spark plugs optimises the internal cylinder combustion with a riduction i noise and gas emission. The result is a more agile and performance-oriented engine already full at low and medium revs.

Aprilia Scarabeo gamma 2008

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