SCORPA 2011: First test .

Test report courtesy of Scorpa Australia and MotoTrial Italy. (the choice of riding apparel was definitely out of our hands.......Whoooaaaaa)!

As always there waiting when you test a new bike, especially if it is a new breed and not just a redesign of an earlier model.
Perhaps the aesthetic line may look a lot like the old bike, but certainly if your alongside all changes are clearly visible.
It starts from the frame using a narrow tube, following the tank much more closely. The part of the frame that comes down to the footpegs is several centimeters tighter and even closer footrests.
Also changes to the angle of the mono shock, now much behind.
Different row, different airbox and different exhaust. .. I forgot, also the engine of course different. All this description to show that practically the old bike is only the line, the rest is not much to change a trial bike and almost everything has changed.

Changes may like it or not, certainly there is nothing futuristic, and orange does not suit everyone. Surely it is better than the dark blue or grey models that preceded it, (but of course this is only an My personal opinion).
Is there anyway to say that you can indulge in many customizations since everything is riding standard.

On the afternoon of July 30 degrees field trial locations Lazzate permanent Battue. Waiting for the importer Enrico Molteni holder of the "spin" of Canterbury with the bike was presented to the world of Foppolo. Brand new bike that has only a few km on Monday morning.
Ritual photos for publication on.
Immediate start with exhaust noise is very different from her sister Sherco, much drier and full, very similar to the sound of Beta.
It takes a bit 'hot, despite the weather not quite mild, some adjustment in tires, handlebars and levers and on .....
Soft clutch and gear lever perhaps a little 'short of the rest of the engine is the same sister Sherco ..
Note that there is no button to change the mapping as the other Spanish, the choice is given by different unit that had to be recalibrated by the exhaust and airbox different. Not that much to serve a second time but it was a gadget more.
The driving position is natural, I am immediately at ease, so that seems to drive forever. Seen from above the line is sleek and does not feel the lack of a tight tank as is used now on some models.
Although the new range is already working very well, fast but braking just enough not to lose balance and stability. Are also available in case any adjustments in both outward and return.
Behind is high as is lately, the mono has a better answer and goes well and the grip seems good. (Dry soil did not permit a trial on the mud)

Even for single adjustment is available through a tiny hole in the wing (as the old model) and through the usual collars for preload accessible without problems.

The steering angle is along the lines of Beta, very wide and can turn into a small space even if you do not know "move" this is an advantage for beginners ....
the first is often used but runs well in the area with the second. Compared to the Sherco has longer gears but also in the third engine is pretty "mellow" and is not too much trouble and takes well from low revs.
Lightness is perceived in the media is sometimes said that the lightest bike that is perceived as driving. Here we are at a middle ground between light and strong, a compromise that is good for the pilot area for those areas does not do at all and prefers to ride the mule.
Large area of exasperation for racing, "there is everything on the market to make a simple motor Sherco into a deadly machine area" or there in "Spin" kit for mountaineering with tank and seat plus.
New brake discs which have been abandoned for thin disks mount common to many other models, good braking along the lines of other ......

A beautiful view of the sweating temperature but it was worth it, the Scorpa has been just as I imagined, a motorcycle honest, looking slim but sturdy, with nothing innovative or futuristic and without particular merits nor defects. A bike that can give impassioned many, many hours of fun without much thought.

Test was also attended by Manuel Copetti young with great potential that is part the junior ranks of Lombard. He has already decided that you will buy some of the 125 disponibile a breve. available shortly.

the terminal is regenerated with the replacement of the soundproofing material.

line of the bike has suffered a general slimming important.

also radically changed the attack of the mono and filter box (bigger Sherco)

Ample opportunity to work with spaces that allow you to work comfortably by removing 2 screws from the frame completely out of the radiator.
the carburetor bowl is removable tilting sideways without removing another.