Eicma 2012 – The unmistakable style of Scarabeo

Forefather and best seller in the high-wheel scooter sector - with over 750.000 units produced from 1993 to today - scarab has always proven to be a unique medium, capable of evolving to adapt to changing market needs over time.

Scarabeo was born in 1993, a vehicle destined to leave an indelible mark in the world of high-wheel scooters. Timeless elegance dresses a scooter with advanced technology and extremely safe chassis. It is a resounding success that still lasts today thanks to this scooter's ability to cross fashions and trends while always remaining a point of reference in the segment.

Scarab 50 Street, equipped with a two-stroke engine, is today the entry-level model of the large Scarabeo family, with its look young, un minimal and clean design, and a competitive price for an endowment of absolute importance.  Scarabeo 50 4V, however, thanks also to thehighly advanced four-stroke four-valve engine which represents the state of the art for small scooter engines, makes comfort and precision its strong points. For those who want to approach larger displacements, Scarabeo 100 4T stands out for performance offering the compactness of a 50 cc, the sprint similar to a 125, a winning start at traffic lights and the possibility of tackling fast extra-urban arteries without problems, even as a couple. To complete the offer there is Scarabeo 125/200 ie, the luxury “entry level” model from the Scarabeo range, with an exceptional quality-price ratio and an ideal vehicle to meet all the needs of modern mobility.

SCARABEO 50 STREET

The line of Scarab 50 Street it is an evergreen that does not age, a few skilful adjustments over the years have been able to maintain it current un design which offers some details with an unmistakable and elegant style: silk-screen printing of the instruments and rich grille of the shield which houses the logo. For greater driver comfort Scarab 50 Street it is equipped with a double rear-view mirror and a comfortable standard fairing.

Entry level, but luxury, Scarabeo Street does not miss anything even when it comes to the quality of the materials and the technology of the chassis. Thanks to sturdy frame reinforced with high-strength steel tubes, it offers a reference handling and unrivaled stability.

The frame is combined with quality suspension, perfect for tackling any.

urban background. There Hydraulic telescopic fork, with 28 mm stanchions boasts a travel of 78 millimeters, the rear suspension is equipped with a solid adjustable hydraulic shock absorber with 74 mm travel. THE very light rims offer little directional inertia improving handling and driving pleasure. The braking system guarantees total safety in any driving situation. The front disc brake by 220 mm adopts a floating caliper (30 mm), while the Rear drum brake is large diameter: 140 mm, for always precise and modular braking. Scarab Street is equipped with a latest generation two-stroke engine, equipped with forced air cooling and exhaust catalyst to be simple and clean. Brilliant performance, low consumption and very low emissions make Scarabeo 50 Street a perfect anti-trafficking weapon.

SCARABEO 50 4VALVES

Scarabeo immediately became part of the "instant classics", a one-of-a-kind product which has been able to renew itself while always remaining the same. New technologies have made engines increasingly cleaner and more efficient over time. Scarabeo 50 4Valve ha a heart technological, powerful and refined. A small engineering jewel that, thanks to cutting-edge solutions, it offers power at the top of the segment. With 3,2 kW (4,35 hp) it is in fact the most powerful 50 4-stroke engine on the market. The four-valve distribution and the fluid dynamic efficiency of the cylinder head have led to incredible benefits on rotation speed and performance, now completely comparable to those of a two-stroke engine. With 43,5 km/litre this engine equals the already excellent performance of the 4-valve 2-stroke engine; consumption significantly lower than a 2T. Scarabeo 50 4Valve confirms the chassis that has made it successful during all these years of marketing. The sturdy frame Reinforced high-strength steel tubing offers great easy handling and stability on uneven surfaces, as well as boasting excellent torsional rigidity qualities, to the benefit of driving behaviour. There 28mm hydraulic telescopic fork It has a full 78 millimeters of travel, offering the ability to absorb any blow. Comfort and precision on Scrabble they combine perfectly. This is also thanks to the rear suspension, equipped with a solid hydraulic shock absorber with a stroke of 81,5 mm. The braking system is of absolute importance, guaranteeing total safety in any driving situation. The front disc brake by 220 mm adopts a floating caliper with 30 mm piston, while the Rear drum brake is large diameter:  140 mm, for always precise and modular braking. Scarabeo 50 4Valve offers an absolute level of equipment and does everything to make life easier for those who use it: the saddle is long and well padded, the starter is automatic, tank of petrol it can hold well 8,5 liters and, thanks to the reduced consumption of the new 4-valve engine, it offers incredible autonomy. Behind the shield a small compartment offers the possibility of keeping essential items safe. Active and passive safety is ensured by the great visibility offered by the clear glass polyfocal motorcycle headlight with high luminous efficiency. The dashboard it is then complete with all information.

BEETLE 100

Simple, reassuring lines, destined not to age over time, extreme ease of driving, flat platform, a vehicle with an unsurpassed quality/price/performance ratio. Scarabeo 100 is the perfect completion of the Scarabeo family, another unbeatable product obtained from a recipe so perfect that it boasts infinite attempts at imitation.

Unmistakable from first glance, Scarabeo 100 presents absolutely modern ideas while preserving the unique somatic traits that have made it the most famous high-wheel scooter and imitated. Its design has been masterfully revised during its evolution, which began way back in 1993, and today offers a perfect blend of classic lines and hi-tech elements unique in its category. This is the case of the LED rear light cluster, elegant and safe thanks to the best light beam it is capable of producing, of the direction indicators with white glass and satin structure, of the most complete instrumentation or the refined alloy wheels, which they keep the family feeling with the originals despite being lighter.

It's thanks to I sturdy frame reinforced in high resistance steel tubes that Scarabeo 100 can offer a reference handling and unrivaled stability. La hydraulic telescopic fork, thanks to ben's run 78 millimeters it is able to make even the most uneven cobblestones smooth. Comfort and precision on Scrabble they combine perfectly. This is also thanks to the rear suspension, equipped with a solid adjustable hydraulic shock absorber with a stroke of 81,5 mm. The particularly light rims optimize driving skills thanks to the lower directional inertia. The braking system guarantees total safety in any driving situation. The front disc brake by 220 mm adopts a floating caliper with 30 mm piston, while the Rear drum brake is large diameter: 140 mm, for always precise and modular braking.

The Scarabeo 100 engine it is now a classic in the world of scooter production. 96,2 cc four-stroke horizontal single-cylinder with forced air cooling and two-valve distribution, a power that allows consumption comparable to that of a 50 cc but performance almost 125, which make this engine decidedly interesting for those who want "that something extra" without looking for more demanding displacements, weights and costs.

La long saddle further improves comfort. The handles located in the luggage rack at the rear, they allow a comfortable and safe grip for the passenger and offer help in parking the Scarabeo on the stand without any effort. scarab It is equipped with everything to make everyday life in the metropolis more comfortable: the starter is automatic, tank some petrol from well 8,5 liters, which ensures great autonomy by avoiding too frequent refueling. The compartment behind the shield offers the possibility of keeping essential items safe. The headlight is of the motorcycle type, multifocal with clear glass with high luminous efficiency, and provides high and low beam positions. The dashboard revisited in graphics guarantees complete and immediate information: the visibility of the instruments it is optimal in all conditions, especially at night, when specified backlight makes every indication provided easily readable, with the tools available and the supply of warning lights that allow full control, always.

Beetle100 It offers a spacious top case as standard that allows you to comfortably store a jet helmet.

BEETLE 125/200 ie

Scarabeo 125/200 ie is proposed as a means ideal to satisfy all needs of modern mobility, from the home-work commute to the out-of-town trip, standing out for its elegant style , great practicality, which they accompany brilliant performance and levels of comfort at the top of the category.

His unique design, classic example of Italian style, once again outlines the guidelines that everyone should take inspiration from; there constructive refinement it distances itself from everything that is "simply scooters".

The stylistic/functional characteristics of Scarab 125/200 ie make it a very recognizable scooter, starting from shield, which stands out at first glance new oval grille: a strong reference to the classic stylistic features of the Scarabeo family and at the same time a refined aesthetic choice aimed at lightening and giving elegance to the entire front. The front direction indicators they "go down" to the base of the steering - in a more visible position - while leaving room for a lightweight front handlebar cover design, to which an unprecedented pair of chrome mirrors. front fender welcomes one groove which, in addition to embellishing the design, performs the important function of optimize the air flow towards the radiator. THE smooth lines of the front they connect to decisive features of the rear through the oval of the side – an indispensable element of Scarabeo's design – in a game of continuity and contrasts that inspires harmony at first glance. The whole queue è light, as well as the tail light design, and accommodates a comfortable split saddle in two independent sessions: a solution that together with foaming interior significantly enhances the level of comfort for both the driver and passenger.

Comfort that is guaranteed on Scarabeo by windshield integral with the steering – offered as standard – and indispensable flat platform which, together with the robust and lightweight aluminum luggage rack and practical compartment under the saddle, allows you to increase the load capacity at unsuspected levels for a small and agile high-wheel scooter. The most complete analogue/digital instrumentation offers a real on-board computer that can be controlled directly from the handlebars; among the many options available, the external temperature indication with "ice warning" which alerts you to the possible presence of ice stands out. The stand has been designed to offer a very favorable lever arm: parking the Scarabeo is child's play.

Once again, as has always been the case for Scarabeo, the classic line marries the best of available technology. The engine di Scarabeo 125/200 ie was designed and developed specifically for this scooter. An engine cutting-edge, light, rational e clean, capable of associating great performance a low consumption and characterized by a very low vibration rate and emissions at minimum levels, in line with the Scarabeo philosophy of environmentally friendly vehicles. Both engines are liquid cooled and adopt a four-valve distribution with double overhead camshaft, refined solution that optimizes engine operation.

The adoption of nutrition a electronic injection offers great benefits both from the point of view of performance – maximum speed, pickup and acceleration – both on the front consumption. Also Scarabeo 125/200 ie offers the user the possibility to choose between two mappings. Directly from the handlebars it is possible select the mode ECO is reduces consumption up to 7%, or that SPORT, is optimize performance.

The engine 200 vanta i 19 CV (14 kW) at 9.000 rpm, with an extremely favorable couple (17,1 Nm at 7.000 rpm) which makes the Scrabble guide bright in acceleration, but also relaxing and safe in all conditions of use. The 125 cc engine reaches the maximum power limit allowed by law at this displacement, can also be driven by holders of a B.I. license only 14,3 CV (10,5 kW) available allow a snappy driving e safe thanks also to particularly low weight which makes the Scarabeo one of the lightest vehicles in its category.

The classic and fashionable style of Scarabeo has never placed limits on the technicians when it comes to defining the cycling department: Scarabeo 125/200 ie was conceived with the aim of confirming those unique features in terms of ease of driving, performance and safety, who made Scarabeo aicon of urban mobility. The merits of this result must be attributed to high indices of torsional rigidity and robustness of the frame made of steel tubes and perfect tuning of the suspension department, capable of ensuring maximum feeling and optimal shock absorption. There hydraulic telescopic fork has stems from 35 mm in diameter, while at the rear it is the same engine-transmission unit, supported by a secondary aluminum arm, that performs the role of swingarm: it is a simple and light solution, but at the same time effective, thanks also to the possibility of preload adjustment spring on four positions depending on the weight transported and your driving style.

I five-spoke wheels, with a refined design, They're shod with 16-inch, high-shoulder Michelin tubeless tires (100/80 at the front e 120/80 at the rear); a perfect combination to get around all the traps of the city and which gives the vehicle a excellent stability and intuitive handling, accessible to users of any experience.

The braking system consists of a 260 mm disc at the front, and with a triple piston floating caliper, and by 220 mm at the rear, with fixed caliper with two opposing pistons, granted by a integral braking system able to distribute braking between the two wheels and guarantee short stopping distances to the full advantage of active safety.