2006 Aprilia Scarabeo 250 Motor Scooter Review
by Bob
( Seattle, WA)
My Aprilia Scarabeo 250 scooter is a great scooter. 16" tires give it a stability that most scooters lack. I've gone 60 on the freeway without concern for rattle or shake.
It is over 300 pounds so it's a behemoth and not the easiest to maneuver from a standing position. The top box storage is nice. (I've also got panniers which are terrific but I don't use them for day-to-day biking to cut down on wind resistance and increase mileage.)
Ive been riding now for about a month (I bought mine used with a tad over 7000 miles through craigslist for a very fair price, considering they retailed for 5 grand new in 2006).
This model was made in Italy (today some are manufactured in Italy, some in China). I should say I know nothing of maintenance but fortunately have an Aprilia dealer and service center less than 1/2 mile away.
I also very much like the style and design of the bike - it looks beautiful - sleek and classic.
When you're done here, you may also be interested in reading some of these popular pages:
- A guide to scooter care & maintenance
- Rundown of state scooter laws
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- How/why to winterize your scooter
A battery tender like the Battery Tender Jr. can make all the difference in whether your scooter will start right up each spring, after being stored for months.
Just about every scooter owner needs to have a battery tender, sometimes called a trickle charger. Unless you are lucky enough to live in a climate where you can ride all year long, chances are your scooter will be put on ice, figuratively-speaking, for at least a couple months every winter.
One of the key steps in winterizing a scooter is to protect your battery from draining during its "rest" period. This can – and will – happen if you leave your battery sitting untended in your cold scooter over the winter, even if it's in a garage or shed.
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