RZ3

2017 California Scooter RZ3 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 2017 California Scooter RZ3 sport motorcycle, California Scooter relies on a 249.6 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 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 99.4 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 RZ3 measures 165.1 kg (364 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.15 HP/kg (6.66 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 787 mm (31 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,330 mm (52.4 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 19.98-liter (5.3 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 2.83 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 706 km (439 miles) between fill-ups.