Yamaha Scorpio 225

**Cobalt** · 14th November 2006, 20:53

Does anyone know where I can find and info on the yamaha scorpion its new to new Zealand and cant find any thing on it any help would be great thansk

**carver** · 14th November 2006, 20:56

i would have got you a review on it, but yamaha thought my input into the sales process wasnt needed...ah well, fair call i spose.

**Ixion** · 14th November 2006, 20:57

It's a Scorpio. Search is your friend
Here. http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...hlight=scorpio

**Waylander** · 14th November 2006, 21:00

Julie was just PMing me about this lol.

**Lucy** · 14th November 2006, 22:00

but they wouldnt let me test ride. So I can't help you at much, it looked ok, had bendy indicators which might be good for when it gets dropped! Made in either Indonesia or Thailand. Price is a bit dearer than the GN but seeing as they wouldnt let me ride it I lost interest and went with the GN with which I am very happy. Bought elsewhere of course.

**Rocketscott** · 15th November 2006, 11:20

A very nice Bike to ride but not as fast as the fxr but in my opinion nicer than the gn it handles nicley

**xwhatsit** · 15th November 2006, 12:40

Eh? FXR150... 4-stroke 150, right? About 15kw? Compared to the 225, with around 18kw, and six gears as well? (Assuming same engine/gearbox as XT225).

Infinitely preferrable to either an FXR150 or a GN250 -- not made by Suzuki! *runs and hides*

**McJim** · 15th November 2006, 12:48

Originally Posted by xerxesdaphat

Eh? FXR150... 4-stroke 150, right? About 15kw? Compared to the 225, with around 18kw, and six gears as well? (Assuming same engine/gearbox as XT225).

Infinitely preferrable to either an FXR150 or a GN250 -- not made by Suzuki! *runs and hides*

So go and buy one instead of having to fix your bike at the side of the road on every KB run - with a pocketful of spark plugs for the trip! P/T

**Waylander** · 15th November 2006, 13:11

Just took one for a spin aswell. Sound better than the GN to start with, deeper rumble when on the throttle, Idles quiet as though. More power than I was expecting once out of first gear, I managed a small wheelie (but don't tell Bayride)

More comfortable than the GN, I'm 6'3" and had to sit on the back seat of the GN to be comfy. Only thing I found uncomfortable about the Scorpio was how narrow it is but I can see how that could be handy for commuting. No idea what it's like at motorway speeds as I only took it around the block.

Handled well, though felt I had to steer around corners more than actually lean. May have just been going to slow though.

I would prefer this over the GN but that is not worrying about weather or not there are any mechanical probs that havn't been sorted out yet. though got the sense that aslong as it gets regular care (oil, filter and so on) it shouldn't have any problems.

**The Stranger:Me** · 15th November 2006, 13:15

Originally Posted by Waylander

I would prefer this over the GN but that is not worrying about weather or not there are any mechanical probs that havn't been sorted out yet. though got the sense that aslong as it gets regular care (oil, filter and so on) it shouldn't have any problems.

Come on, it's a Yamaha, it's already sorted.

**Waylander** · 15th November 2006, 13:19

Originally Posted by CaN

Come on, it's a Yamaha, it's already sorted.

My history with yamaha, if there is a mechanical problem with it from the factory I usually have to deal with it. Starter motor and Idler gears on the Virago, charging system on the Vmax and that damn clunk when shifting from neutral to first.

Much as I love the Yammies I'm still wary.

**xwhatsit** · 15th November 2006, 13:38

Hahaha... for the record, I wasn't actually fixing anything... more like trying to roll-start :P. The other time was due to hitting a fence and having to look around in hedges to find indicators and ignition keys ^_^.

Hmm maybe my comment regarding Suzukis should be modified to slag off supposed Honda reliability?

Yeah I'm good at these KB ride things. Ultimate sports bike rider ^_~.

**Fub@r** · 15th November 2006, 15:35

All these people that slag the mighty Ginny..........

Ceapest bike around to run, reliable as hell and for me pretty much the most forgiving learner bike especially if biking is new to you or have no real road experience. Yes you do out grow it once you have experience like the stage I'm at now as I wouldn't mind getting some touring under my belt around the countryside and a few more HP would be nice

Also if anyone wants a Ginny give me a yell

**Rocketscott** · 15th November 2006, 18:23

Originally Posted by xerxesdaphat

Eh? FXR150... 4-stroke 150, right? About 15kw? Compared to the 225, with around 18kw, and six gears as well? (Assuming same engine/gearbox as XT225).

Infinitely preferrable to either an FXR150 or a GN250 -- not made by Suzuki! *runs and hides*

The FXR is 20 HP the scorpio is 18.5 hp the fxr is 118 kg the scorpio is heaver the fxr is quicker.