100% SCORPA

Mention the old-generation Yamaha-engined Scorpa, and one name always springs to mind: Gary Pears — a regular competitor in the Northern centre and many national trials. His purchased his present second-hand Scorpa SY 250 R in 2010 for £3,000. It has been in every Scottish Six Days Trial since hence all the paint markings around the headstock. As an avid fan of the Yamaha engines from 1999, he rode one of the hand-built ‘Birkett’ machines until 2006. At the beginning of 2008, he then purchased a used ex-Steve Dixon demonstrator (then a new 2007 model) until 2010 when he bought a 2009 model.

Gary: “They are superb machines, both in rideability and reliability. My present machine still serves me well. Over the years, I have kept on top of its reliability with regular maintenance; replacing important engine parts such as the main bearings whenever needed. Its main assets are its usable power delivery and ability to ‘track’ very well in the hazards. It very much ‘holds the line’ with little rider input and, in truth, it’s very pleasurable to compete on and is still competitive in the capable hands of Gary!”