Skorpion Traveller

2001 MZ Skorpion Traveller Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 2001 MZ Skorpion Traveller touring motorcycle, MZ utilizes a 659 cc (40.2 cu in) single cylinder, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 48 HP (35 kW) at 6,250 rpm while maximum torque reaches 56 Nm (41.3 lb-ft) at 5,250 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 72.8 HP per liter and a 1,000 rpm working window between peak torque (5,250 rpm) and peak power (6,250 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the Skorpion Traveller measures 189 kg (417 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.25 HP/kg (3.94 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 785 mm (30.9 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,420 mm (55.9 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 18-liter (4.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 160 km/h (99 mph).