Aprilia SR 50 R Street vs Aprilia Scarabeo 50 Special Edition (2012)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Aprilia SR 50 R Streetstacks up against the Aprilia Scarabeo 50 Special Edition. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecAprilia SR 50 R StreetAprilia Scarabeo 50 Special Edition
Model year20122011
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Seat height32 mm30 mm
Fuel capacity1.7 L2.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires130/60-13 / 130/60-13 80/80-16 / 90/80-16

Aprilia SR 50 R Street vs Aprilia Scarabeo 50 Special Edition — which should you buy?

Picking between the Aprilia SR 50 R Street and the Aprilia Scarabeo 50 Special Edition usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Aprilia SR 50 R Street brings its published horsepower, while the Aprilia Scarabeo 50 Special Edition 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: