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General information |
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Model | Aprilia Scarabeo 500 |
Year | 2008 |
Category | Scooter |
Rating | 3.2 View the detailed rating of value for money, design and look, reliability, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
Engine and transmission |
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Displacement | 460.0 ccm (28.07 cubic inches) |
Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
Power | 39.0 HP (28.5 kW)) @ 7500 RPM |
Torque | 43.0 Nm (4.4 kgf-m or 31.7 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM |
Top speed | 160.0 km/h (99.4 mph) |
Compression | 10.5:1 |
Bore x stroke | 92.0 x 69.0 mm (3.6 x 2.7 inches) |
Valves per cylinder | 4 |
Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
Ignition | Electronic CDI ignition with automatic timing. |
Lubrication system | Wet sump. Forced circulation with mechanical pump. |
Cooling system | Liquid |
Gearbox | Automatic |
Transmission type | Belt (final drive) |
Clutch | Automatic centrifugal dry clutch. |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
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Frame type | High strength tubular steel frame with closed double cradle. |
Front tire | 110/70-16 |
Rear tire | 150/70-14 |
Front brakes | Double disc |
Diameter | 260 mm (10.2 inches) |
Rear brakes | Single disc |
Diameter | 240 mm (9.4 inches) |
Physical measures and capacities |
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Dry weight | 189.0 kg (416.7 pounds) |
Power/weight ratio | 0.2063 HP/kg |
Overall height | 1411 mm (55.6 inches) |
Overall width | 765 mm (30.1 inches) |
Wheelbase | 1535 mm (60.4 inches) |
Fuel capacity | 13.20 litres (3.49 US gallons) |
Other specifications |
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Color options | Red, blue, black, gray, white |
Starter | Electric |
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Further information |
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