This comprehensive service manual is your essential guide to maintaining and repairing your Aprilia Scarabeo 500 scooter, covering models from 2003 to 2011. It's the same information your local dealer uses, offering detailed instructions, illustrations, diagrams, wiring schematics, and specifications to help you perform a wide range of repairs.

The manual provides step-by-step instructions for performing routine maintenance and tune-up procedures, ensuring your scooter runs smoothly. Dive into the intricacies of your engine, fuel and lubrication system, cooling system, electrical system, and chassis. Detailed servicing information allows you to tackle repairs with confidence, while updates ensure you have the latest information. This manual is printed-ready, letting you easily print the sections you need and take them directly to your garage, workshop, or home.

The Aprilia Scarabeo 500, produced from 2003 to 2011, is a stylish and practical maxi-scooter designed for urban commuting and occasional touring. Powered by a 499cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine, the Scarabeo 500 delivered a respectable 40 horsepower and 32.5 lb-ft of torque, providing ample acceleration and overtaking power. Its lightweight frame, telescopic front forks, and dual rear shocks offered a comfortable and responsive ride, making it easy to maneuver through city traffic and handle winding roads. The Scarabeo 500 also featured a spacious under-seat storage compartment, large front and rear disc brakes for reliable stopping power, and a digital instrument panel displaying vital information such as speed, fuel level, and engine temperature.

With its sleek design, generous features, and reliable performance, the Scarabeo 500 gained popularity among riders seeking a stylish and practical scooter for both daily commuting and weekend adventures. Its combination of comfort, agility, and practicality made it a compelling choice in the maxi-scooter segment. Although production ceased in 2011, the Scarabeo 500 remains a popular model among enthusiasts and continues to be a sought-after used scooter. Its relatively simple mechanical design and readily available aftermarket parts make it a good choice for those who enjoy working on their own vehicles, while its comfortable ride and stylish design continue to appeal to riders of all ages and backgrounds.