The Aprilia Habana, also called the Aprilia Mojito in some markets including the United States, is a retro-styled scooter made by Aprilia from 1999. Its round styling bears a strong resemblance to the earlier Honda Joker.
Aprilia Habana and Mojito at a glance
| Production | from 1999; to 2002 according to the Italian page |
|---|---|
| Names | Habana in Europe, Mojito in some markets such as the United States |
| Displacements | 50 and 125 cc at launch, later also 149 cc |
| Engines | single-cylinder, air-cooled; the 125 built by Aprilia, the others bought from outside suppliers |
| Habana 149 wheels | 12 inch |
| Habana 149 brakes | 190 mm front disc and a rear drum |
| Design | round retro styling, close to the Honda Joker |
The English page gives only the start of production, 1999; the end date, 2002, comes from the Italian page. This scooter has two entries on our site because it was sold under two names.
History of the Aprilia Habana and Mojito
The scooter was introduced in 1999 and marketed as the Habana in some regions and as the Mojito in others. English Wikipedia notes that its retro styling strongly resembles the earlier Honda Joker.
At launch it was available in 50 and 125 cc sizes, and later also in a 149 cc version. According to the Italian page all the engines were single-cylinder, air-cooled two-strokes. The 125 cc engine was made directly by Aprilia, while the others came from external suppliers. The 149 cc version had 12 inch wheels with a 190 mm front disc brake and a drum at the rear.
The Italian page gives 2002 as the end of production.
Design and features
- Styling: a rounded retro design.
- Engines: single-cylinder air-cooled engines in 50, 125 and 149 cc.
- 149 cc version: 12 inch wheels, a 190 mm front disc and a rear drum.
Aprilia Habana and Mojito versions
- Habana 50 and 125 (1999): the launch versions.
- Habana 149: the later, larger version.
- Mojito: the name used in some markets, including the United States.
More Aprilia scooters are in our Aprilia collection, for example the Scarabeo, the Leonardo and the SR.
Aprilia Habana and Mojito questions and answers
What is the difference between the Aprilia Habana and the Mojito?
They are the same scooter sold under two names: Habana in Europe and Mojito in some markets such as the United States.
When was it introduced?
In 1999.
Which sizes were available?
50 and 125 cc at launch, later also 149 cc.
What does it look like?
A round retro scooter, similar to the earlier Honda Joker.
Video: Aprilia Habana 125
Video by Miran se pela on YouTube.
Sources
- Aprilia Mojito, English Wikipedia: names, retro styling
- Aprilia Habana, Italian Wikipedia: production dates, engines, 149 cc version
