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| Underneath the style and lightness beats a generous heart.
Scarabeo 500 has the best power to weight ratio in its class. Whatever your needs,the wide Scarabeo range has the right model for you. |
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General information |
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Motorcycle name
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Aprilia Scarabeo 500 |
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Model year
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2008 |
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Category
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Scooter |
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Rating
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Engine and transmission |
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Displacement
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460.0 ccm (28.07 cubic inches) |
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Engine type
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Single cylinder, four-stroke |
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Power output
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39.0 HP (28.5 kW)) @ 7500 RPM |
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Torque
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43.0 Nm (4.4 kgf-m or 31.7 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM |
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Top speed
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160.0 km/h (99.4 mph) |
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Compression
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10.5:1 |
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Bore x stroke
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92.0 x 69.0 mm (3.6 x 2.7 inches) |
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Valves per cylinder
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4 |
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Fuel control
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Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
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Ignition
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Electronic CDI ignition with automatic timing. |
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Lubrication system
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Wet sump. Forced circulation with mechanical pump. |
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Cooling system
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Liquid |
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Gearbox
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Automatic |
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Transmission type
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Belt (final drive) |
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Clutch
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Automatic centrifugal dry clutch. |
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Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
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Frame type
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High strength tubular steel frame with closed double cradle. |
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Front tire
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110/70-16 |
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Rear tire
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150/70-14 |
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Front brakes
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Double disc |
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Diameter
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260 mm (10.2 inches) |
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Rear brakes
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Single disc |
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Diameter
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240 mm (9.4 inches) |
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Physical measures and capacities |
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Dry weight
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189.0 kg (416.7 pounds) |
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Power/weight ratio
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0.2063 HP/kg |
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Overall height
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1411 mm (55.6 inches) |
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Overall width
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765 mm (30.1 inches) |
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Wheelbase
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1535 mm (60.4 inches) |
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Fuel capacity
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13.20 litres (3.49 US gallons) |
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Other specifications |
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Color options
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Red, blue, black, gray, white |
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Starter
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Electric |
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Rating sample for this Aprilia bike
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Touring capabilities for the 2008 Aprilia Scarabeo 500:
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