Comparison of Aprilia Scarabeo 500 2009 and Kawasaki Ninja 500 R [S]ave
| Attribute |  Aprilia Scarabeo 500 2009 × |  Kawasaki Ninja 500 R × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2009 | 2005 |
| Make | Aprilia | Kawasaki |
| Model | Aprilia Scarabeo 500 | Kawasaki Ninja 500 R |
| Category | Scooter | Sport |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection | Carburettor. Keihin CVK34 x 2 |
| Displacement (cm³) | 460 | 498 |
| Power (kw) | 28.5 | - |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 43 | - |
| Bore (mm) | 92 | 74 |
| Stroke (mm) | 69 | 58 |
| Gearbox | Automatic | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Inductive | TCBI with digital advance |
| Clutch | Automatic centrifugal. | - |
| Compression | 10.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | - | Hydraulic telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | - | UNI-TRAK® system with single shock |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Single disc. Hydralic |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 240 | - |
| Frame type | High strength tubular steel frame with closed double cradle. | High-tensile steel, perimeter design |
| Front tyre | 110/70-16 | 110/70-17 |
| Rear tyre | 150/70-14 | 130/70-17 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | - | 27 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | - | Electric |
| Color options | - |
|
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,535 | 1,435 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 189 | 176 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1508 | - |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,411 | 1,161 |
| Overall width (mm) | 765 | 701 |
| Seat height (mm) | 785 | 775 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | - | 119 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 160 | - |
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | 2 | - |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 13.2 | 18.16 |
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