Aprilia SportCity 50 vs Aprilia Scarabeo 50 4T4V (2015)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Aprilia SportCity 50stacks up against the Aprilia Scarabeo 50 4T4V. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecAprilia SportCity 50Aprilia Scarabeo 50 4T4V
Model year20132015
Price$2,099
Engine49 cc50 cc
Seat height31 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity2.0 L2.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle disc. Stainless steel disc with twin piston floating caliperSingle disc. Floating caliper
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires120/70-14 / 120/70-14 80/80-16 / 90/80-16

Aprilia SportCity 50 vs Aprilia Scarabeo 50 4T4V — which should you buy?

Picking between the Aprilia SportCity 50 and the Aprilia Scarabeo 50 4T4V usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Aprilia SportCity 50 brings its published horsepower, while the Aprilia Scarabeo 50 4T4V 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: