RX3

2017 California Scooter RX3 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around California Scooter's touring motorcycle platform, the 2017 California Scooter RX3 relies on a 249 cc (15.2 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 24.8 HP (18.1 kW) at 9,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 22.5 Nm (16.6 lb-ft) at 7,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 99.6 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (7,000 rpm) and peak power (9,000 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

On the scales, the RX3 measures 175.1 kg (386 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.14 HP/kg (7.06 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 795 mm (31.3 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,400 mm (55.1 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 15.9-liter (4.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 135 km/h (84 mph).