Aprilia Scarabeo 500ie vs Piaggio MP3 500 (2013)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Aprilia Scarabeo 500iestacks up against the Piaggio MP3 500. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Aprilia Scarabeo 500ie | Piaggio MP3 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2013 | 2013 |
| Price | $6,399 | $8,899 |
| Engine | 493 cc | 493 cc |
| Horsepower | 39 hp | 40 hp |
| Torque | 43 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Weight | 189 kg | — |
| Seat height | 31 mm | 31 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 3.6 L | 3.2 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Floating calipers with two parallel pistons. | Double disc. Twin piston |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Fixed caliper with two pistons | Single disc. Twin piston |
| Tires | 110/70-16 / 150/70-14 | 120/70-12 / 140/70-14 |
Aprilia Scarabeo 500ie vs Piaggio MP3 500 — which should you buy?
Picking between the Aprilia Scarabeo 500ie and the Piaggio MP3 500 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 Piaggio MP3 500 counters with 40 hp. On price, the Aprilia Scarabeo 500ie 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: