MZ Skorpion

Scorpio is the model name for the bikes, which were built from 1994 to 2004 in Zschopau by the company MDGs in seven different versions. The main differences between the models are the front panel, the seat and the chain translation (secondary reduction ratio ).

Specifications

Single-cylinder four -stroke petrol engine (5 valves) with 659.7 cc displacement and an output of 48 hp ( 35.3 kW) at 5500 rpm. The engine is water cooled and has a 5 -speed gearbox. The engine comes from the Yamaha XTZ 660

  • Top speed about 185 km / h
  • Empty weight: 189 kg
  • Gross weight: 400 kg
  • Carburetor: Teikei 4NN00 (35 kW)
  • Frame: tubular frame with bolt motor mount and rear frame

Model Overview

Development and Motorsport

The MZ engineers had originally planned two Scorpio variants: Sport and Tour. They differed from each other by dressing ( had the sport a brief half-shell while the tour no disguise has ), the seat ( stepped individual seats in the sport, through Bank Tour ) and defined by different handlebar and footrest adapters seating position ( athletic gathered at sports, relaxed upright in the Tour ).

Already in 1995 the factory wanted to celebrate his successful participation in the single-cylinder racing series Sound of Singles ( SoS ) with a race replica. The motorcycle was based on the sport, but was wearing a full fairing. A light, raised Sebring dual exhaust system replaced the individual dampers, and handlebars and footpegs were somewhat noble. But the biggest difference to the standard goods was the White Power suspension. The upside-down fork and the spring strut with the characteristic white spring Replica gave the scorpion a real racing machine outfit that the Brembo double disk brake and lightweight Marchesini wheels rounded off. In this trim, the scorpion looked like the real single- athletes fans they had always wanted. However, it cost 15,400 DM with not much less than the Japanese super sports car with over 100 hp. MuZ produced the Replica as a limited edition of 250 units and marked edition.

Even with full fairing, but for a completely different purpose came the traveler in 1996. It was essentially a fully clad tour, for the MZ factory offered a case system.

In 1998 MZ underwent the entire series of revision. Here, the plant reacted mainly to the continuing criticism of the miserable quality of some vendor parts. Finally, the bikes were durable and attractive instruments. Tour and Traveller drove from then on with a steel handlebar instead of the stub, and there were new colors. In this trim, the series then ran to the end of production in 2003.

In addition to these four main variants MZ trying to discover new niches. As a motorcycle was initiated by the factory brand race series, the scorpion Cup and Cup 660 was as effective entry into the race is this now privately organized Markencup still enjoys great popularity.

One of the most beautiful, not gone into production studies, the Sport Classic, which presented the company in 1997. It was a sport without fairing and with spoked wheels, a throwback to the cafe racers of the sixties. It originated in Zschopau only two prototypes.

Officially, the program was for the fighters to use up a mix of travelers and Replica, which probably served for surplus parts. It should have been built about 10 pieces. The 75-year production anniversary in 1997 celebrated the Zschopauer with a special series that stood out from other colors of the standard models.

Authorities model

For the police and the clerk's office a few Scorpio were delivered as authorities model. The differences with the other series machines are:

  • Completely independent of the company Pichler fairing with two glove compartments and height adjustable in 3 stages disc
  • Standard case system of the company Hepco & Becker ( case series Junior 2 x 40- l have been installed )
  • Welded bracket for rear blue light on the right side carrier
  • Front and rear crash bars
  • Front crash bar as a support for the Sirens
  • Heated handle
  • Radio in stand-alone FRP casing instead of pillion seat
  • Operation of the radio device accommodated in a plastic housing on the handlebar stem
  • Empty weight 239 kg

Exact production figures are not known, the locations of the motorcycles are mainly found in Saxony, particularly the traffic police of the cities of Leipzig, Chemnitz and Dresden. Some vehicles are still in use.

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