Aprilia Scarabeo 500 (2003-05)

The Aprilia Scarabeo 500 motorcycle was manufactured from 2003 to 2005. It features a four-stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4-valve engine with a capacity of 460cc. The engine is liquid-cooled and has a compression ratio of 10.5:1. It uses a Keihin carburetor and NGK CR7EKB spark plug with an electronic ignition and an electric starting system. The maximum power output is 29kW/39hp @7250rpm, while the maximum torque is 41Nm/4.7kgf-m/30.2lb-ft @5500rpm. The clutch is automatic and centrifugal, and the transmission is automatic with a continuous variator. The belt final drive moves the motorcycle.

The front suspension has a hydraulic fork with a sleeve of approximately 40mm and provides 100mm/3.9in of wheel travel. On the other hand, the rear suspension has a swinging fork swingarm, which is linked to the frame by dual connecting rods and two radial silent blocks. Moreover, there are two double-action gas shock absorbers with preload adjustment, offering 110mm/4.3in of rear-wheel travel. Lastly, the front brakes consist of 2 x 260mm discs with 2-piston calipers. This motorcycle oil capacity is 1.8 liters with a fuel tank capacity of 14.5 liters. It has a dry weight of 198 kg and seat height of 770 mm.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Aprilia Scarabeo 500

Year: 2003 – 05

Engine: Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves

Capacity: 460 cc / 28.1 cu in

Bore x Stroke: 92 x 69 mm

Compression Ratio: 10.5:1

Cooling System: Liquid cooled

Lubrication: Wet sump, forced circulation with mechanical pump

Engine Oil: Semi-synthetic, 5W/40

Induction: Keihin carburetor

Spark Plug: NGK CR7EKB

Ignition: Electronic

Starting: Electric

Max Power: 29 kW / 39 hp @ 7250 rpm

Max Torque: 41 Nm / 4.7 kgf-m / 30.2 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm

Clutch: Automatic, centrifugal

Transmission: Automatic with continuous variator

Final Drive: Belt

Front Suspension: Hydraulic fork, sleeve ~A40 mm.

Front Wheel Travel: 100 mm / 3.9 in

Rear Suspension: Engine functions as swinging fork swingarm, linked to the frame by dual connecting rods and two radial silent blocks. Two double-action gas shock absorbers with preload adjustment.

Rear Wheel Travel: 110 mm / 4.3 in

Front Brakes: 2 x ~A260 mm discs, 2 piston calipers