Piaggio Ciao vs Aprilia Scarabeo 50 Ditech (2006)

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

Spec comparison

SpecPiaggio CiaoAprilia Scarabeo 50 Ditech
Model year20062006
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Weight40 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity0.7 L1.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Tires71/23-2 / 71/23-2

Piaggio Ciao vs Aprilia Scarabeo 50 Ditech — which should you buy?

Picking between the Piaggio Ciao and the Aprilia Scarabeo 50 Ditech usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Piaggio Ciao brings its published horsepower in a 40 kg package, while the Aprilia Scarabeo 50 Ditech 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: