Scarabeo Franco-Morini 49cc
Franco-Morini engine, wheels 21" front, 18" rear, Marzocchi forks, aluminium hubs (Mozzi di alluminio).
Daniela 49cc Moped 1968-69
Franco-Morini engine, 12mm Dell'Orto, centrifugal clutch, 60km per litre, 41kg.
A very similar version was advertised in 1972 as the Daniela Mini with 3x10" wheels.
Amico 48 - 1968-1969
At least three versions. 1968 had exhaust on the right, 69 exhaust on the left but otherwise the same.
The 69 Amico Super had Franco Morini engine, different bodywork and exhaust, with high "chopper" style seat.
The Amico name returned in 1990, when the Amico Scooter was revealed.
1970 Colibri
Very sporty little machine, 5 speed Franco Morini engine, 19mm Dellorto
Aprilia models for 1972 as per Italian colour brochure: Scarabeo Bimbo, Scarabeo (R/T, dual seat), Scarabeo (R/T, solo seat), Selvaggio (moped, solo seat).
The Selvaggio moped had a Franco Morini 4M Turbo engine, tyres 3.35x16 rear, 2.75x16 front, solo seat.
1976 Partner
3 speed 49cc Franco Morini, alloy wheels. Later models had 49cc Minarelli engines.
1978 RC50
Chrome-plated alloy barrel, wet clutch. 118mm dia. drum brakes front and rear. Upside-down inclined rear suspension units.
The 1980 version had a different colour scheme but was otherwise very similar.
1980 Under 18
4 speed, wet clutch two-stroke.
1980 Under 21
Introduced in 1976, four-speed Franco Morini engine
The 1982 model had gold alloy wheels.
1981 Trial 50
Air-cooled 6 speed pre-mix 2-stroke, Dell'Orto carburettor. Marzocchi 30 mm forks with 145 mm travel. Marzocchi adjustable rear shock absorbers with 5 positions.
1981 Filo 50
Centrifugal clutch, drum brakes front & rear
Filo G4 L: Franco Morini engine, 49.6 cc, 4-speed gearbox, front disc brake, 2.75 x 16″ front, 3.25 x 16″ rear, kerb weight 57 kg.
Aprilia ET50 1983-1987
The first of the ET50 50cc enduro series arrived on the market in late 1983. With white bodywork, red, blue and black highlights, and a navy blue seat cover, it was a handsomely presented machine and very attractive to its intended market, fourteen-year-olds.
Features include full instrumentation including a tachometer, modern electrical system, 118mm drum brakes front and rear, and Marzocchi monoshock rear suspension.
The machine is powered by an air and water-cooled four-speed Minarelli P4R MCS engine.
Aprilia ET 50 1985
The ET 50 '85 arrived in mid-1984 and was in the catalogue for the next 18 months or so.
Colour schemes available were white with a red seat cover or red with a blue seat, and was immediately distinguished from the earlier model by the disc front brake. It was fitted with the latest Minarelli engine, the RV4, which remained in use by Aprilia until 1991.
Additionally, the new ET 50 had a red frame and more detailed instrumentation.
Aprilia ET 50 1986
The '86 50cc ET has new bodywork, with similar appearance to the Tuareg model. Colours available are black with a red seat, or white with a red seat; both had red frames.
The instrumentation is much same as the '85, with the addition of a water temperature gauge The 32mm forks have different colored fork sliders and and gaiters, with the the front suspension of the Tuareg adopted during the model run. It also has a new exhaust system and airbox, with the most obvious change being brass-plated rims.
Optionally the 1986 version could be ordered with electric start and rear disc brake, and came with a different electrical system and rear wheel.
Aprilia ET 50 Fire 1987
With fresh colour schemes of red with a blue seat cover and white frame, or black with a red seat and white frame, the '87 ET is largely unchanged from the '86 with the exception of the sidecovers and fresh instrumentation inherited from the ETX. It also has a new expansion chamber.
