2000 Aprilia Scarabeo 125/150

Pros: Style, speed, seats!
Cons: too new

I just got it a couple of weeks ago and it's fabulous! For 2 people on board this thing takes off. The newly introduced scooter has what I think are the right looks for a scooter that can do more than move around on side streets. This is my first scooter...

Pros: Great styling, good weight, feels like a real motorcycle
Cons: At $4,190, the fun doesn't come cheap.

I purchased the 2001 Scarabeo 150 about a month ago, and have over 300 miles on it so far. This is my second scooter, having owned (and sold) a 2001 Honda Elite CH80.

Occasionally, I'll drive my wife's Honda, and let her ride my Aprilia...

Pros: Full fairing, very attractive, low cost for touring bike
Cons: Parts slow from Aprilia USA. Piaggio has bought Aprilia. Hopefully this will improve.

I have ridden a 2001 Suzuki SV650 for the last three years, after returning to bikes after a 20 year absence. This naked SV, once the suspension, carbs and exhaust were corrected, is quick, light and especially fun to ride on twisty country roads outside ...

Pros: Fun, Comfortable, handling, styling, not many on the road
Cons: Parts hard to get, seat height could be a little lower for us short people

I purchased my 2001 Scarabeo in March 2003 used. The more I drive it the more I seem to like it. My main complaint is that I am just a little too short at 5’ 5”. I have to lean the bike slightly to one side to get my foot flat on the ground. ...

Pros: Quality, comfort, attention to details, design and handling.
Cons: Needs more accessories. how about the 200cc?

I have ridden smaller (mopeds) as well as larger bikes (400cc, 600cc, 750cc) but nothing has prepared me for the ride of my life. I didn’t expect such a nice, comfortable and stable ride. I am especially fond of the automatic trans.; very handy in...

Pros: Beautiful Italian styling, effortless handling, ample storage, 80MPG!
Cons: Expensive maintenance, was without my scooter for 5 months because of a broken motormount.

Last year I moved from the froze tundra that is Omaha Nebraska to the sweltering heat of Phoenix Arizona. Now since I don't handle heat very well and the temperature reaches over 115 degrees during the summer, obviously I bought a scooter. Makes sense. ...

Pros: Stable, quick, beautiful, comfortable seats, good for riding with passenger
Cons: um....uh....hmmm....would like more colors?

This is my third two wheeler. I traded up from a nice Yamaha Riva 125 and will be selling my Virago 750 soon. Why? Because this Aprilia does it all!

Acceleration is great from a standing start, and it will cruise on the highway at about 65...

Pros: Automatic , easy ride, powerful and reliable. Great control.
Cons: small fuel storage. signal is not automatic with a timer.

People can't stop staring at it. It has great presence on the street. Excellent brakes. Handles like a dream. it is my first bike that I will keep for ever. Steady to a full stop. It suits me great and matches my personality. It's my perfect...

Pros: Good speed/acceleration. Excellent stability at high speeds.
Cons: None as of yet.

I have recently purchased the Aprilia Scarabeo 150. This is probably the largest scooter I have seen ( except for the Honda Helix or Reflex). Technically it is an automatic motorcycle, but the styling is all scooter. It has more than enough power for...

Pros: Excellent workmanship,very attractive looking.
Cons: No storage under the seat.:-(

This scooter is great!! It's pleasant to look at, very comfortable to ride, has a high quality of workmanship.
All my friends are jealous. The ride is smooth and powerful for a 150. My wife and I bought two Scarabeos, one 2002 and one 2003.
We...