Aprilia Scarabeo 400 vs Piaggio MP3 400ie (2010)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Aprilia Scarabeo 400stacks up against the Piaggio MP3 400ie. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecAprilia Scarabeo 400Piaggio MP3 400ie
Model year20102010
Price
Engine399 cc399 cc
Torque36 Nm
Weight169 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity3.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires110/70-16 / 140/70-14

Aprilia Scarabeo 400 vs Piaggio MP3 400ie — which should you buy?

Picking between the Aprilia Scarabeo 400 and the Piaggio MP3 400ie usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Aprilia Scarabeo 400 brings its published horsepower in a 169 kg package, while the Piaggio MP3 400ie 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: