Piaggio MP3 400ie vs Aprilia Scarabeo 400 (2010)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Piaggio MP3 400iestacks up against the Aprilia Scarabeo 400. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecPiaggio MP3 400ieAprilia Scarabeo 400
Model year20102010
Price
Engine399 cc399 cc
Torque36 Nm
Weight169 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity3.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires110/70-16 / 140/70-14

Piaggio MP3 400ie vs Aprilia Scarabeo 400 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Piaggio MP3 400ie and the Aprilia Scarabeo 400 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Piaggio MP3 400ie brings its published horsepower, while the Aprilia Scarabeo 400 counters with its own power figure at 169 kg.

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: