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DR. Skorpion, DR. Evil, or DR. Strangelove?
SIR REAL ED:
--- Quote from: Canuck750 on January 31, 2024, 06:23:09 PM ---Did MZ originally use a Suzuki sourced engine?
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The earlier four stroke MZ's used a air cooled Rotax engine.
The Skorpions used a water cooled, 5 valve Yamaha engine. Similar but not identical to the Yamaha 660 ATV engines.
Canuck750:
Thanks, great information
SIR REAL ED:
--- Quote from: Canuck750 on January 31, 2024, 09:10:10 PM ---Thanks, great information
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I have a Brit friend who voluntarily exiled himself to Canada. He lives near Ontario & owns a Skorpion.
He claims he has done some research, and he thinks it is the only one in the province of Ontario, and perhaps in all of Canada.
MZ's Skorpions are almost throwaway bikes in the US. I've never seen one on the road, and only a dozen for sale over the years.
If you want any additional information on Skorpions, send me a PM. I can send you a fair amount of information I have collected.
Canuck750:
I have never seen a MZ Scorpion in Canada, very rare machines. Ten years ago Chuck brought one to the Oregon National Guzzi rally to ride around on.
Antietam Classic Cycle:
--- Quote from: Canuck750 on February 01, 2024, 10:09:57 AM ---I have never seen a MZ Scorpion in Canada, very rare machines. Ten years ago Chuck brought one to the Oregon National Guzzi rally to ride around on.
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I owned one briefly. Thought that I'd really like it, but unfortunately the riding position put a bind in my right hip and knee. Once I got the float level correct on the goofy "carburetor and half" it really ran strong. It was geared tall as well, so I geared it down so it was a lot more usable in the "real world". https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjzJga7
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