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]
References
^Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd., Ltd (2006). Yamaha Scorpio (SX-4) service manual. Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
^Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd., Ltd (2006). Yamaha Scorpio Z owners' manual. Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
^ abYamaha Motor Co., Ltd., Ltd (2010). Yamaha Scorpio Z (54D) owners' manual. Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)