Aprilia Scarabeo 300 Special vs Vespa GTV 300ie Via Montenapoleane (2011)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Aprilia Scarabeo 300 Specialstacks up against the Vespa GTV 300ie Via Montenapoleane. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecAprilia Scarabeo 300 SpecialVespa GTV 300ie Via Montenapoleane
Model year20112010
Price$4,499
Engine278 cc278 cc
Horsepower16 hp21 hp
Torque22 Nm22 Nm
Weight148 kg
Seat height31 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity2.6 L2.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires110/70-16 / 140/70-14 120/70-12 / 130/70-12

Aprilia Scarabeo 300 Special vs Vespa GTV 300ie Via Montenapoleane — which should you buy?

Picking between the Aprilia Scarabeo 300 Special and the Vespa GTV 300ie Via Montenapoleane usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Aprilia Scarabeo 300 Special brings 16 hp, while the Vespa GTV 300ie Via Montenapoleane counters with 21 hp at 148 kg.

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: