[2] The Scorpion is powered by a 48 brake horsepower (36 kW) four-stroke five-valve 660 cc single-cylinder engine with liquid cooling.

Skorpions are lightweight motorcycles, noted for their precise handling and excellent braking, and they remain a popular mount for club racing.

Based in Germany, the low-budget one-make MZ-Cup [de] amateur racing series for un-, up to mildly tuned Skorpions celebrated its 25th jubilee in 2021.

The Skorpion's engine, electrics and switches came from the Yamaha SZR660, with Italian Grimeca parts including brakes, forks and rear suspension.

Skorpions were well-specified as standard, with adjustable bars and footpegs, alloy wheels, stainless steel silencer, rear hugger fender, and braided brake lines.