We spoke to Sam, one of the technicians who has been involved in the development of the 2023 SCORPA SCT, a revolutionary bike that has been presented this September and receives important changes both at the chassis level and at the mechanical level.
The new 2023 SCORPA SCT has become one of the lightest and most technologically advanced motorcycles on the market. We tell you the list of new features and the key points of this new model.
Scorpa SCT 2023 mechanical novelties
- New engine block 28% lighter than the previous one (16Kg empty)
- New pre-compression system in the crankcases to improve performance
- New crankshaft 13% lighter and 116mm bore (110mm previous)
- Most compact, redesigned, five-speed gearbox on the market
- More compact and 28% lighter gear selector
- Diaphragm clutch system with 3 positions
- Revised pushpad and spring system for better comfort and more precision.
- Internal water pump with inverted position so as not to create contact between water and magnesium
- New cast iron cylinder with integrated design
- New thermodynamics 7 intake transfers, 5 in the past
- Improvement of the cooling circuit in the cylinder by developing contact surfaces for better heat exchange with +24% cooling surface.
- New reed box system to optimize gas flows (gasoline/air) in the intake
- New dedicated throttle box with integrated triple sensor ( Atmospheric Pressure / TPS Gas Position / Temperature
news part of the scorpa scT cycle 2023
- Weight of 67 kilos empty
- 2.2-litre fuel tank with fuel pump
- Completely new bodywork: filter box, rear fenders...
- 11% larger air filter and tool-free installation
- Light and map switching systems integrated into the front optics
- Steering plates with screws at the rear, 4% lighter
- New chassis geometries with a lower center of gravity
- Detachable frame tie rods for improved mechanical accessibility
- Ultra-compact fuel pump, designed by Scorpa
- Radiator with 58% more cores for improved cooling
- Detachable exhaust muffler with 35% larger interior volume
- Microcast footpegs resting on the chassis, with nutless attachment
- New TECH + REIGER suspension setup
- New linkage system, with one central linkage, instead of two of the previous one
- 21% lower swingarm and modified for flexibility
