Aprilia Scarabeo 100 4S - 2008 Specifications and Reviews
The 2008 Aprilia Scarabeo 100 4S is a lightweight automatic scooter designed for urban commuters and new riders seeking practical everyday transportation. Its 96cc four-stroke engine delivers reliable fuel efficiency and easy handling in city traffic. Known for its compact dimensions and accessible performance, it excels as an economical first scooter or daily commuter vehicle.
General information | |
| Category | Scooter |
| Year | 2008 |
| Model | Aprilia Scarabeo 100 4S |
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Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Gearbox | Automatic |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Starter | Electric & kick |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Dell´Ortho |
| Bore x stroke | 50.0 x 49.0 mm (2.0 x 1.9 inches) |
| Compression | 10.5:1 |
| Stroke | 4 |
| Engine type | Single cylinder |
| Capacity: | 96.20 ccm (5.87 cubic inches) |
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Physical measures and capacities | |
| Wheelbase | 1,256 mm (49.4 inches) |
| Overall width | 705 mm (27.8 inches) |
| Overall length | 1,905 mm (75.0 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,270 mm (50.0 inches) |
Aprilia Scarabeo 100 4S dimensions and frame | |
| Rear brakes diameter | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front brakes diameter | 220 mm (8.7 inches) |
| Front brakes | Single disc |
| Rear tyre dimensions | 90/80-16 |
| Front tyre dimensions | 80/80-16 |
| Rear suspension | Single hydraulic shock absorber pivoting on engine-transmission assembly |
| Front suspension | Telescopic hydraulic fork |
Speed and acceleration | |
| Reserve fuel capacity | 1.00 litres (0.26 gallons) |
| Fuel capacity | 8.00 litres (2.11 gallons) |
Other specs | |
| Maintenance | Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay |
Performance Profile & Rider Fit
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Rider Profile
| Best For | Suited to beginners and casual riders who want simple, low-stakes transportation without much mechanical or riding complexity. |
| Purpose | Designed primarily for short urban commutes and light errand-running rather than performance or long-distance travel. |
| Rider Fit | Very light and easy to manage at low speeds, making it accessible to riders of smaller stature or limited strength. |
| Character | A practical, no-nonsense small-capacity scooter that prioritizes convenience, fuel efficiency, and easy maneuvering over excitement. |
| Not Ideal For | Not suitable for highway travel, long tours, passenger comfort, or riders seeking any real sense of speed or power. |
Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.
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⚠ Safety Recalls (1)
PIAGGIO IS RECALLING 740 MY 2008-2009 APRILIA SCARABEO 100 MOTORCYCLES. IN THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM THERE ARE HOSES CONNECTING THE FUEL TANK TO THE CHARCOAL CANISTER THROUGH WHICH THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION PASSES. IT HAS SHOWN THAT THE EMISSION HOSES TO THE CANISTER WERE PINCHED AND/OR CRIMPED. IN OTHER CASES THE HOSES IN AND OUT OF THE CHARCOAL CANISTER WERE INSTALLED BACKWARDS, THE ROLL OVER VALVE FOR THE FUEL TANK WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY, AND IN OTHER CASES THERE WAS DIRT IN THE CARBURETOR AND STILL OTHERS HAD FAULTY FLOAT VALVES IN THE CARBURETOR.
Risk: THE ENGINE MAY FLOOD WITH FUEL CAUSING DIFFICULTY IN STARTING AND THE POSSIBILITY OF STALLING. IT IS ALSO POSSIBLE FOR FUEL TO LEAK FROM THE CARBURETOR ONTO THE GROUND. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL DOUBLE CHECK THE INSTALLATION OF THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEMS HOSES AND COMPONENTS TO WILL ENSURE THAT THERE ARE NO RESTRICTIONS. THE EMISSION SYSTEM HOSE WILL BE RE-ROUTED AND THE INSTALLATION OF ONE WAY VALVES AS PER APPROVED RE-ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS WILL ENSURE THAT THE SYSTEM IS ASSEMBLED AND OPERATING CORRECTLY. THE REMEDY IS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PIAGGIO AT 1-212-380-4431.
Source: NHTSA. View all Aprilia recalls →
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