Aprilia Scarabeo 125ie vs Aprilia SportCity 125 (2015)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Aprilia Scarabeo 125iestacks up against the Aprilia SportCity 125. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecAprilia Scarabeo 125ieAprilia SportCity 125
Model year20152013
Price$2,899
Engine124 cc124 cc
Horsepower20 hp
Torque11 Nm
Weight154 kg
Seat height32 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity2.3 L2.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. Twin piston floating caliper.
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires100/80-16 / 120/80-16 120/70-14 / 120/70-14

Aprilia Scarabeo 125ie vs Aprilia SportCity 125 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Aprilia Scarabeo 125ie and the Aprilia SportCity 125 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Aprilia Scarabeo 125ie brings 20 hp in a 154 kg package, while the Aprilia SportCity 125 counters with its own power figure.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: