Yamaha Scorpio Z

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]

Yamaha Scorpio Z

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	223 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'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]

References

1. Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd., Ltd (2006). Yamaha Scorpio (SX-4) service manual. Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
2. Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd., Ltd (2006). Yamaha Scorpio Z owners' manual. Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
3. Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd., Ltd (2010). Yamaha Scorpio Z (54D) owners' manual. Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
4. "Yamaha New Scorpio Z". 2014. Retrieved 2014-07-12.
5. Grange, Stuart K. (2014). Fuel consumption and efficiency note: Yamaha Scorpio Z (2011).
6. "Yamaha Scorpio impresses with basic appeal". 2009. Retrieved 2014-07-12.
7. "Yamaha Scorpio Reviews". Retrieved 2014-07-12.
8. Schäffler, Lawrence (2007-04-17). "Yamaha Scorpio 250 Review". Retrieved 2014-07-16.