Aprilia Scarabeo 100

The Aprilia Scarabeo made its debut in 1993 and today, after 20 years of history, still continues to be considered a fairly practical, efficient and reliable scooter.

Thanks to its unique design language, the 2013 Aprilia Scarabeo 100 is considered an icon in its segment as it offers a perfect merge between the classic and contemporary lines.

The 2013 Aprilia Scarabeo 100 is propelled by a horizontal, single cylinder, four stroke engine that sends its power to the ground via an automatic gearbox. The engine has a maximum output of 8 HP, which means that you can expect to a pretty low fuel consumption. Moreover, Aprilia even says that the fuel consumption figures “are similar to those of a 50 with performance typical of a 125 engine”.

Unmistakable from the very first glance, the 2007 Scarabeo has many modern features while maintaining the acclaimed classical elegance that has given rise to so many imitations. Appearance has been enhanced by various improvements to style, like new-look lights with the latest technology. The tail light cluster has been totally redesigned to use LED technology for better visibility and greater safety. The new direction indicators feature satin finish stems and white lenses. The headlight cluster is new too. Four stroke versions are also fitted with a compact fly-screen for better wind protection. Even the instruments have been redesigned, though they remain generous and in perfect keeping with Scarabeo’s overall styling. The new wheels maintain a family feeling with the previous models but are lighter in weight. Whether two or four stroke, all 2007 Scarabeos share the same overall design. For the Scarabeo Four Stroke in particular, this means a return to the roots, with a slimmer tail, a new seat and a far more Scarabeo look.

Thanks to a robust, tubular frame in high strength steel, Scarabeo offers pace-setting manoeuvrability and unrivalled stability. With a wheel travel of 80 millimetres, the hydraulic fork soaks up the bumps even over rough cobbled streets. On Scarabeo, comfort and control go hand in hand. The rear suspension system is based on a robust, adjustable hydraulic monoshock that affords a generous 82 mm of wheel travel.

Thanks to reduced weight and steering inertia, the new lighter wheels not only look better but improve handling too. The braking system is a further guarantee of safety under all riding conditions. The front brake features a 220 mm disc and a caliper with two opposed 30 mm pistons. The back brake is a generous 140 mm drum unit, for precise, gradual, yet powerful braking.

The Scarabeo 100 engine is a horizontal single cylinder, 96.2 cc four stroke with forced air cooling and a two valve head. Thanks to a power output of 8 HP, this powerplant offers fuel consumption figures similar to those of a 50 with performance typical of a 125. If you want that bit extra from your Scarabeo without having to move up to a big engine with all the associated weight and running costs, this is the model for you.