 A 2011 Yamaha Scorpio Z (non-facelift model) in Auckland, New Zealand | |
| Manufacturer | Yamaha Motor Company |
|---|---|
| Also called | Yamaha Scorpio SX-4 [1] |
| Class | Standard motorcycle |
| Engine | 225 cc air-cooled, four-stroke, single-cylinder, single overhead camshaft with two valves [2] [3] |
| Bore / stroke | 70.0 mm × 58.0 mm (2.76 in × 2.28 in) |
| Compression ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Power | 13.4 kW (18.0 hp) @ 8000 rpm [4] |
| Torque | 17.5 N⋅m (12.9 lb⋅ft) @ 6500 rpm [4] |
| Ignition type | CDI |
| Transmission | 5-speed |
| Frame type | Steel double cradle |
| Suspension | Front: Telescopic fork with 140 mm (5.5 in) of travel Rear: Swingarm with 100 mm (3.9 in) of travel |
| Brakes | Front: Single disc brake Rear: Drum brake |
| Tires | Front: 18 in (460 mm) Rear: 18 in (460 mm) |
| Rake, trail | 85 mm (3.3 in) |
| Wheelbase | 1,295 mm (51.0 in) |
| Dimensions | L: 2,020 mm (80 in) 54D: 2,025 mm (79.7 in) W: 770 mm (30 in) 54D: 765 mm (30.1 in) H: 1,090 mm (43 in) 54D: 1,095 mm (43.1 in) |
| Seat height | 770 mm (30 in) |
| Weight | 136 kg (300 lb) 54D: 140 kg (310 lb) (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 12.0 L (2.6 imp gal) (includes 3.0 L (0.66 imp gal) reserve) 54D: 13.4 L (2.9 imp gal) (includes 2.4 L (0.53 imp gal) reserve) |
| Oil capacity | 1.4 L (0.31 imp gal) (total) |
| Fuel consumption | 3.2 L 100 km−1 (31.2 km L−1) [5] |
| Turning radius | 2,100 mm (83 in) |
The Yamaha Scorpio Z is a commuter-orientated, standard motorcycle which was released in 2006. The Yamaha Scorpio Z underwent a facelift in 2010 and this version can be identified by the 54D model code. [3] The original, unfacelifted version is still available in some markets and the 54D model shares the same engine, transmission, chassis, wheels, and brakes with the original version. The Yamaha Scorpio Z features a 225 cc single overhead camshaft, four-stroke, air-cooled, single cylinder engine which produces 13.4 kW of power and 17.5 Nm of torque. [4]
The Yamaha Scorpio Z's handling and dynamics have been lauded by many reviewers, testers, and owners; especially when the price point is considered. [6] [7] [8] However, the bike has also been called ugly, [6] perhaps motivating the 2011 facelift. The Yamaha Scorpio Z has a claimed fuel consumption of 3.2 L 100 km−1 (31.2 km L−1). [5]
