Aprilia Scarabeo 500ie vs Peugeot Satelis 500 RS (2013)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Aprilia Scarabeo 500iestacks up against the Peugeot Satelis 500 RS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecAprilia Scarabeo 500iePeugeot Satelis 500 RS
Model year20132010
Price$6,399$6,359
Engine493 cc493 cc
Horsepower39 hp
Torque43 Nm41 Nm
Weight189 kg216 kg
Seat height31 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity3.6 L3.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesDouble disc. Floating calipers with two parallel pistons. Double disc. Optional ABS
Rear brakesSingle disc. Fixed caliper with two pistonsSingle disc. Optional ABS
Tires110/70-16 / 150/70-14 120/70-14 / 150/60-14

Aprilia Scarabeo 500ie vs Peugeot Satelis 500 RS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Aprilia Scarabeo 500ie and the Peugeot Satelis 500 RS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Aprilia Scarabeo 500ie brings 39 hp in a 189 kg package, while the Peugeot Satelis 500 RS counters with its own power figure at 216 kg. On price, the Peugeot Satelis 500 RS has the lower MSRP.

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: