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Exhausts might be a new name to some riders in the U.S., but that’s
sure not the case with sport riders all over Europe. Founded more than
a decade ago in Nottingham, England, Scorpion has developed into one
of the leading performance-exhaust suppliers around. These folks do it
all, even designing and developing exhausts for WRC Rally/Touring Cars.
But being bikers at heart, that’s where Scorpion has put the real
effort, and back in 1987 they took a good look at exactly what was available
for street bikes and how they could do better. They quickly surmised
that the sport bike exhaust market was clearly split into two distinct
sectors. The first was a glut of low-tech/low-cost pipes and silencers
that made a lot of noise but signified nothing. They weren’t very
reliable, they required frequent re-packing and they produced very little
benefit, performance-wise. In marked contrast to that were all the exhausts
loaded with the latest high-tech/high cost gizmos. These generally required
some serious bike modifications to work as designed, usually calling
for some re-mapping, re-jetting and even re-gearing more often than not.Scorpion decided what many bikers really wanted was an alternative to all of that. What they wanted was a true performance exhaust that fit right to the bike with no additional changes required, produced a significant increase in mid-range power, developed a constant and linear power curve, never needed re-packing and came at a comfortable price. They weren’t wrong. As the word spread about these new exhausts that you could just bolt on and go, Scorpion Exhausts quickly penetrated the UK market and rapidly expanded into Europe. Four years ago Scorpion came to the U.S. and now Parts Unlimited carries the lineup. And an extensive lineup it is. There are Scorpion Exhausts for all the popular sport bike makes and models, there are Scorpions for all the popular ATVs and there are no-hassle, bolt-on-and-go Scorpion Exhausts for every popular Supermoto machine. Every one produces a noticeable boost in performance, never requires re-mapping or re-jetting, has a great sound–not just a loud noise–and every one is backed with a lifetime guarantee. That’s a lot to offer and Scorpion aims to deliver on it all. Every new Scorpion Exhaust is developed right on the new bike or ATV as soon as the machines are available. The OE exhaust systems are street, trail and dyno tested to see where improvements can be made, not just in power and torque but also ground clearance, ease of installation and looks. With an innovative approach to design and the use of high-spec materials and state-of-the-art manufacturing, each new Scorpion Exhaust is specifically designed for its application. Scorpion even uses the legendary Donington Park GP Circuit to test the silencers for sound, performance and endurance. They’re all designed to boost power throughout the RPM range improving throttle response and overall performance, especially where it’s needed and will be appreciated the most, in the mid-range. With no re-mapping, re-jetting or re-gearing required. For more than a decade now European riders have enjoyed all of this. Now Scorpion Exhausts, the bolt-on-and-go performance exhausts, are available here. Parts Unlimited has them; they’re in stock and available. Take a look…the rest of the world already has!  |
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Parts Magazine
Volume 13 #2
Parts Magazine Index