New Yamaha Scorpio Z 2012 Edition - Specs and Prices

As one of the flagship motorcycles from Yamaha, the all new Yamaha Scorpio Z 2012 (2011) edition now offered a new looks and new schemes, the Yamaha New Scorpio has replaced the old Scorpio series. If you never know about the Scorpio bike, you have to know that Yamaha motorcycles has released this bike in New Zealand also in Indonesia market place, but unfortunately, Yamaha Motor New Zealand looks still selling the old series while the Yamaha Motor Indonesia looks ready to sell the New edition of Yamaha Scorpio Z 2012 type, read more info here : Yamaha Scorpio 2010 edition released. There are some important things that you should to know, many of motorcycles blogs reported that the engine of new 2011-2012 Scorpio Z is still the same with the old series, but the old Scorpio Z has better performance than the new one, is it true? well I thing there is no problem and I believe the difference in performance was not so far. Here is the new looks of Yamaha Scorpio.


Black/Blue color edition of New Scorpio 2011-2012 series

2012 Yamaha Scorpio Z Specs

Engine type : 4-Stroke, 2 Valve, SOHC, Single Cylinder and Air-Cooled
Engine capacity : 223 cc
Bore x Stroke : 70 x 58 mm
Compression ration : 9.5 : 1
Maximum power : 13.4 kW @8000 rpm
Maximum torque : 17.5 Nm @6500 rpm
Ignition : CDI
Starting system : Electric Starter and Manual Kick Starter
Oil Capacity : 1.4 Liter Max
Fuel System : Carburetor BS30 x 1
Clutch : Manual
Transmission : Return, 5-Speed, 1 - N - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5


Black/Red Colors schemes

Frame : Double Cradle
Front suspension : Telescopic
Rear suspension : Swing-Arm, Single-Shock
Front tire : 80/100-18M/C 47P
Rear tire : 100/90-18M/C 56P
Front brake : Disc
Rear suspension : Drum
L x W x H : 2.030 mm x 750 mm x 1.095 mm
Seat height : 770 mm
Weight : 142 kg
Fuel tank capacity : 13 Liters Max

Prices : IDR 24.150.000
(price based from New Yamaha Scorpio Z 2012 Edition)

Many Scorpio motorcycles fans felt disappointed with the new Scorpio Z engine performance, they also thing that the old design of Scorpio Z has better than the new one, but basically it's all about your taste, and for me the new 2011-2012 Yamaha Scorpio Z is not bad, still good as touring motorcycles, the new Scorpio bike also equipped with new fuel-tank design, head-lamp design, new exhaust/muffler made and many more.