| 2007 Aprilia Scarabeo 500 I.E. REVIEW |
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| Great all around, fast scooter |
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| Review: I'm writing a review on a scooter, not a
motorcycle. Sometimes that's hard to believe when
riding this scooter. This bike has plenty of get
up and is really in its peak performance area
between 50 and 70 mph. It will corner like a
sportbike and it has plenty of underseat storage
with teh option for a topcase.
It will top out at just over 100mph. yet gets 58
mpg. touring could get difficult with only medium
wind protection and though big, the seat tend to
get uncomfortable at about 200 miles. If you ride
this bike you'd better be tall. The seat hieght is
higher than most motorcycles sometimes leaving you
to wait on one foot at a light.
Finally, the materials used on the bike are good,
light wieght materials. Though you can tell care
has been taken to design a tight interlocking
package, there are tons of rattles and buzzes
where plastic rub with engine vibration.
Would i trade this for another scooter? No way.
It's fast, good looking, great on gas, and a
perfect package for fun and practicality in town.
Does it leave you wanting more? Sometimes, but you
would be hard pressed to find more for the price. |
| Features: Well designed analog gauges. underseat storage. Good looks. Gas mileage. Great handling. |
| Improvements: Uncomfortable seating position for long rides. Height of seat. Rattles. Tire wear. |
(09/18/2008 by Harry)
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| Nice bike, but there are some issues... |
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| Review: I have about 4,000 miles on my 2007 Scarabeo
500ie. I take it to work (30 miles each way) just
about every nice day in the summer.
First - It's a wonderful looking bike. You get
plenty of stares and questions.
Second - The bike has plenty of speed. Keeping up
with "any" traffic will not be a problem if you
are brave enough.
Third - There are a lot of rattles and vibration
with this bike. There is a fuel line recall that
needs to be done to properly enjoy the bike. The
seat isn't real comfortable on a long ride, and it
does sit tall, meaning it's hard to have both feet
flat on the ground at a stop. |
| Features: 1) Very nice looking bike.
2) Good power and speed
3) Nice storage
4) Decent size fuel tank |
| Improvements: 1) There is a recall on the fuel line which causes the bike to stall.
2) The bike has many rattles and vibrations that are a little annoying.
3) The seat isn't really too comfortable for long rides and the bike sits kind of high. |
(07/16/2009 by Steve)
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