2010 Aprilia Scarabeo 500 IE Scooter
The unique APRILIA SCARABEO 500ie stands out instantly from the crowd. A perfect combination of classic lines and modern details that is destined from the start to set new trends. Outstanding ergonomics and many intelligent technical solutions make life in the saddle easier, such as the height adjustable windshield and incredible load capacity with the largest helmet compartment ever seen on a high-wheeled scooter.
The Aprilia Scarabeo 500 i.e. also offers plenty of performance to satisfy the needs of users who want a protective, automatic, light motorbike capable of tackling medium to long range journeys.
Responsive, light and fast, and with superior levels of comfort worthy of a motorcycle, ease and effectiveness are two of the greatest strengths of the Scarabeo 500 i.e. Its compact size makes it perfect for beating the city traffic and fitting into cramped parking spaces, while its lusty engine makes overtaking practically instantaneous - all you need is a gentle twist of the wrist to leave the traffic far behind. The Aprilia Scarabeo 500 i.e. is the lightest vehicle of its category, a merit that combined with the excellent performance of its engine guarantees a record weight to power ratio that translates into enjoyable, easy and intuitive riding. The oversized braking system with combined front/rear braking action and with the wide tyres are results of the designer's intentions to create an inherently safe vehicle, which is one of the factors that makes Aprilia Scarabeo 500 i.e. much more than just a scooter.
Rider and passenger comfort are always a priority for Aprilia's designers. An incredible amount of care went into defining the ergonomics and equipment of the Aprilia Scarabeo 500 i.e. to make life on board as relaxed as possible. Plenty of space for both rider and passenger means that even longer journeys can be tackled in total comfort. The saddle is just 785 mm from the ground, while the footrest platform is narrowed so as not to obstruct the legs, this means that riders of all statures can easily reach the ground.
The lusty 4 stroke single-cylinder engine, which represents the state of the art for scooter engines, is amazingly efficient and characterised by four valve timing, efficient liquid-cooling and a latest generation automatic transmission. The fuel system uses an evolved electronic injection system that not only considerably cuts consumption, but makes management of power delivery optimum, so riding is a great pleasure. A dynamic balancer countershaft reduces vibration for superb comfort. With its maximum power of 29 kW (39 HP) at 7,500 rpm and 43 Nm torque at 5,500 rpm, the Scarabeo 500 i.e. offers top performance that is entirely comparable to multi-cylinder engines. Ultra-light weight gives the Aprilia SCARABEO 500 i.e. one of best power to weight ratios (6.5 kg/kW) of any scooter on the market.
Like all Aprilia vehicles, also the chassis of the Scarabeo makes the most of the enormous amount of know how built up in years of experience and racing.
Reconciling maximum comfort with maximum riding pleasure was the goal of Aprilia engineers when designing the Scarabeo 500 i.e. The result is a scooter with a weight distribution almost the same as that of a motorcycle, which made it possible to achieve exceptional riding and handling qualities while keeping intact the proverbial stability at high speeds, feature of all Aprilia products. Riding a Aprilia Scarabeo 500 i.e. is a real pleasure - not only because of its inimitable design, but also because the involving riding character typical of all Aprilia products makes the Scarabeo 500 i.e. an extraordinarily dynamic vehicle, resulting in a rewarding ride even on the daily commute.
2010 Aprilia Scarabeo 500 IE Scooter
The double cradle frame is made from high strength steel tubing and has been designed to ensure excellent torsional rigidity and outstanding strength. A rigid, efficient frame that ensures the Scarabeo 500 i.e. is truly stable at high speeds.
The telescopic hydraulic front fork with stanchions at full 40 mm in diameter ensures superb steering precision and, with its generous wheel travel, has an excellent capacity for absorbing bumps.
The engine-transmission unit also acts as a swingarm and is linked to two dual-action shock absorbers. The spring preload setting is adjustable to four different positions, for optimum damping in all load and road surface conditions.
Comfort and rideability were also achieved by adopting large diameter wheels (16" at the front and 14" at the rear) with wheel rims shod with tubeless, motorcycle-sized tyres (110/70 at the front and 150/70 at the rear) to guarantee perfect road holding. The large size of the tyres also increases utmost safety when braking.
By using the integrated braking system, the rider has at his disposal an always powerful, safe and easy to handle braking force on any kind of road surface. SCARABEO 500 i.e. is fitted with large diameter discs: the two 260 mm front discs with floating callipers are backed up by a 240 mm rear disc.
In spite of its compact size, low saddle and high wheels, the Scarabeo 500 i.e. boasts a helmet compartment worthy of a grand touring scooter able to easily house a flip up helmet and other small objects, and even an A3 size briefcase, as no part of the compartment is less than 15 cm wide. There is also a lockable oddments storage compartment behind the leg shield.
The analogue and digital instruments with a white background and classic graphics provide the rider with all the information necessary, while the small display also includes a fuel level gauge. The saddle can also be opened using a remote control button that makes opening the compartment key-free, just one more convenience in day to day use.
In keeping with the Aprilia philosophy, Scarabeo 500 i.e. comes fully equipped with everything as standard, including an electronic antitheft system with remote control.
