The 500ie was the final evolution of the big Scarabeo, using Piaggio's fuel-injected 493 cc Master single in place of the earlier 460 cc unit.
| MODEL | APRILIA SCARABEO 500IE 2013 |
| Year | 2013 |
| Engine Type | Single cylinder, four-stroke, SOHC, 4 valves (Piaggio Master) |
| Displacement / Capacity | 493 cc / 30.1 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 94 x 71 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 28.5 kW / 39 hp @ 7500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 43 Nm / 31.7 lb-ft @ 5250 rpm |
| Ignition | Electronic inductive discharge with variable advance |
| Induction | Electronic fuel injection, electric fuel pump |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | Automatic, continuously variable |
| Clutch | Automatic dry centrifugal with damper |
| Final Drive | Belt |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | High-strength tubular steel closed double cradle |
| Front Suspension | Hydraulic fork, 103 mm / 4.1 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Double-acting hydraulic shock absorbers with preload adjustment, 100 mm / 3.9 in travel |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 260 mm discs, floating 2-piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 240 mm disc, fixed 2-piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2263 mm / 89.1 in |
| Overall Width | 765 mm / 30.1 in |
| Overall Height | 1411 mm / 55.6 in |
| Seat Height | 780 mm / 30.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 1540 mm / 60.6 in |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 189 kg / 416.7 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 206 kg / 454 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 110/70-16 |
| Rear Tyre | 150/70-14 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.5 Litres / 3.6 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h / 99 mph |
The 500ie was the final evolution of the big Scarabeo, using Piaggio's fuel-injected 493 cc Master single in place of the earlier 460 cc unit. The bigger engine brought a little more torque low down but no real jump in peak power, so the appeal stayed comfortable, stable cruising on a 16-inch front wheel with a large windscreen and under-seat storage. It sat at the top of the Scarabeo range for riders who wanted retro looks with motorway ability.
