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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 21, 2004
Pros: Full fairing, very attractive, low cost for touring bike
Cons: Parts slow from Aprilia USA. Piaggio has bought Aprilia. Hopefully this will improve.
Summary: 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 ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 15, 2003
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
Summary: 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. ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 22, 2003
Pros: Excellent workmanship,very attractive looking.
Cons: No storage under the seat.:-(
Summary: 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 ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 28, 2002
Pros: Automatic , easy ride, powerful and reliable. Great control.
Cons: small fuel storage. signal is not automatic with a timer.
Summary: 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 ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 26, 2002
Pros: Beautiful Italian styling, effortless handling, ample storage, 80MPG!
Cons: Expensive maintenance, was without my scooter for 5 months because of a broken motormount.
Summary: 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. ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 30, 2002
Pros: Quality, comfort, attention to details, design and handling.
Cons: Needs more accessories. how about the 200cc?
Summary: 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 ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 30, 2002
Pros: Stable, quick, beautiful, comfortable seats, good for riding with passenger
Cons: um....uh....hmmm....would like more colors?
Summary: 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 ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Sep 10, 2001
Pros: Great styling, good weight, feels like a real motorcycle
Cons: At $4,190, the fun doesn't come cheap.
Summary: 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 ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 9, 2001
Pros: Good speed/acceleration. Excellent stability at high speeds.
Cons: None as of yet.
Summary: 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 ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 19, 2001
Pros: Style, speed, seats!
Cons: too new
Summary: 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 ... read more
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Rated Show by the Epinions community Apr 5, 2010
Pros: great on gas, great pick up, good looking bike,very comfortable to ride.
Cons: could use a bit more litting on the sides for at night.
Summary: Hi, I am a new owner and rider of a Aprilia scarabeo 500 cruser with side bags and a back storage area. I like it alot i use it to go and come from work putting about 87 miles a day on it.The bike rides well. I had L.E.D lite put on the
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