Aprilia SCARABEO 500 (2002–2007) — Specs

Identity

Manufacturer: Aprilia

Model: SCARABEO 500

Category: Scooter

Type: Scooter

Years: 2002 → 2007

Engine

Displacement (cc): 460

Cylinders: 1

Power (hp): 38

Power (kW): 28

Torque (Nm): 20

Dimensions

Overall length: 1900 mm

Overall width: 730 mm

Overall height: 1170 mm

Wheelbase: 1335 mm

Ground clearance: 125 mm

Weight (kg): 234

Seat height (mm): 785

Tank (L): 17

Tires

Front tire: 120/70-15

Rear tire: 160/60-15

Front pressure (bar): 2.2

Rear pressure (bar): 2.2

Drivetrain

Final drive: Toothed belt

Ignition

Spark plug: NGK CR7EKB

Plug gap: 0.8 mm

Fluids & Filters

Engine oil: SAE5W-40, API SL

Engine oil (with filter, L): 1.7

Engine oil (without filter, L): 1.7

Oil filter: Hiflofiltro HF184

Air filter: Hiflofiltro HFA5201

Coolant (L): 1.7

Brake fluid: DOT 4

Fuel consumption

Estimated range: ~377 km on a full tank (17.0 L)

Service

Battery: OEM battery specification

Service interval (km): 6000

Service interval (months): 12

Valve check (km): 18000

Parts and consumables for this motorcycle

Data is gathered with care, but without guarantee. Always confirm critical information with your dealer or workshop.

Service notes

Service interval: every 6,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first. Valve clearance check every 18,000 km. Valve clearance — intake cold 0.20 mm, exhaust cold 0.20 mm. Engine oil: oil grade SAE5W-40, API SL, 1.5 L with filter change, 1.7 L without filter change. Spark plug: NGK CR7EKB (gap 0.8 mm). Brake fluid: DOT 4. Coolant capacity: 1.7 L. Chain: toothed belt. Tire pressure: front 2.2 bar, rear 2.2 bar (cold). Tire size: front 120/70-15, rear 160/60-15. Always confirm critical values with the workshop manual or an authorised dealer.

OEM and quality aftermarket parts that fit this bike. Always confirm with your dealer before ordering.

Engine oil

Spec: SAE5W-40, API SL, 1.5 L (with filter), 1.7 L (without filter)

OEM OEM recommended engine oil (SAE 5W-40)
Premium Motul 7100 4T (100% Synthetic, Ester)
Premium Motul 5100 4T Technosynthese (Semi-Synthetic)

Which Motul for this bike?

	Motul 7100 4T ✓	Motul 5100 4T
Product	Motul 7100 4T — 100% fully synthetic	Motul 5100 4T — semi-synthetic
Best for	Sport, Naked, Adventure (600cc+), track	Standard, Cruiser, Scooter, daily use
RPM protection	Excellent — ester base, stable under load	Good — for normal riding conditions

Standard Repsol Moto Racing 4T (Synthetic)
Standard Elf Moto 4 Tech (Semi-Synthetic)

Fully Synthetic vs Semi-Synthetic

	Fully Synthetic	Semi-Synthetic
Base oil	100% chemical synthesis (ester or PAO)	Mineral oil + synthetic additives
Heat resistance	Excellent — stable at extreme heat & RPM	Good — suitable for normal temperatures
Cold start	Better — reaches engine faster when cold	Good — adequate for normal climates
Change interval	Longer (up to 10,000 km)	Shorter (5,000–7,000 km typical)
Price	Higher	Lower

Oil filter

Spec: Hiflofiltro HF184

Premium Hiflofiltro HF184
Premium K&N KN-184

Air filter

Spec: Hiflofiltro HFA5201

Standard Hiflofiltro HFA5201

Spark plug

Spec: NGK CR7EKB, gap 0.8 mm

OEM NGK CR7EKB
Premium NGK CR7EKBIX
Standard NGK CR7EKB

Front brake pads

Spec: EBC FA132

Premium EBC FA132

Rear brake pads

Spec: EBC FA132

Premium EBC FA132

Front tire

Spec: 120/70-15, 2.2 bar

OEM OEM 120/70-15

Rear tire

Spec: 160/60-15, 2.2 bar

OEM OEM 160/60-15

Battery

Premium Yuasa YTX9-BS or YTZ7S (typical 250-500cc)

Brake fluid

Spec: DOT 4

Standard TotalEnergies HBF4

Coolant

Spec: 1.70 L coolant capacity

Service interval

Spec: 6 000 km / 12 months

OEM Engine oil + oil filter change
OEM Air filter inspection
OEM Spark plug check
OEM Brake fluid replacement: every 2 years

Valve check

Spec: 18 000 km

OEM Intake clearance: cold 0.20 mm
OEM Exhaust clearance: cold 0.20 mm

Suspension

Spec: 40 mm telescopic fork / 230 ml SAE 7.5W

OEM Fork: 40 mm telescopic fork
OEM Fork oil grade: 230 ml SAE 7.5W