Oranges and Scorpas...
By TMX Archives on 19th Nov 09
SCORPA was exhibiting at the recent Milan Motorcycle Show where the re-invented French factory, now back in the capable hands of the marque's original owner Marc Tessier, launched a blizzard of new 2010 models. And in order to herald a new dawn for Scorpa a striking new orange colour scheme has been implemented to catch the eye.
The 2010 Scorpa range will now be spearheaded by a pair of all-new two-stroke models designated SR125R and SR280R. The engine, it says Scorpa on the cases, sports dual-stage ignition and replaces the old Yamaha TY motor and the whole bike is basically new as the frame has had to be re-jigged to best accommodate the new unit. The exhaust has now switched sides and features a re-packable rear silencer. Gone is the old bulbous centre section necessary for the Yam engine and it's been replaced with the much neater and lighter unit. A new airbox sits under the seat and an all-new, although just as shapely, fuel tank now holds almost three litres of gas. As British importer Nigel Birkett says, everything is new apart from the swinging arm. This gives Scorpa a competitive 125 for the very first time and will open up the Youth market for the rejuvenated French manufacturer. The 280 model is virtually identical to the 125.
FOR FULL STORY SEE T+MX NEWS, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2009