Specifications

Chassis
Computer optimised steel tube spaceframe. Blasted surface protected by zinc primer and polyester powder coating by Redditch Shotblasting. TUV approved.

Body
Glassfibre reinforced polyester, manufactured by hand, 2-pack paint finish. Virtually unlimited colour choice.

Engine
New or used BMW K-Series, all models: 1200cc 16 valve 130bhp+; 1100cc 16 valve 100bhp+; 1000cc 16 valve 98bhp+; 1000cc 8 valve 90bhp.
Motronic digital engine management.

Transmission
The K Series offers several gearbox options which can be embodied into the Scorpion III. Since the launch of the K1200, a six-speed box has been available - as has a five-speed box with BMW's electric 'Back Up System'. These gearboxes can only be specified with a 1200 type chassis.

The pre-1200 five-speed box is also available, but carries the rear suspension on the back of its casing. The later gearboxes require the rear suspension to be chassis mounted, so pre and post 1200 gearboxes are not interchangeable. The later system offers more rigidity, but the earlier type performs perfectly well.