1972 Scorpion Stinger II 400 
Manufacturer Scorpion Inc., Crosby,
MN
Date of
Manufacture July,
1971
Date of Purchase August 31, 1971
List Price
$1095
Length
104
Width
33
Weight 358
lbs.
Engine Mfg. Canadian Curtiss-Wright
Ltd.
Engine Displacement 398cc
Track 15
Polyurethane, involute drive
Suspension
Bogey
Fuel Tank 6 Gal. H.D.
Polyethylene
Fuel/Oil Mixture 20:1
Engine
Specifications: Manufacturer Kyoritsu Noki Co., Ltd. for
Canadian Curtiss-Wright
Type Two cycle, twin
cylinder, axial fan-cooled, piston port
Model
KEC-400/3
Displacement 398cc (24.3
cu.in.)
Bore 65mm (2.56
in.)
Stroke 60mm (2.36
in.)
Horsepower 33 @ 6500
rpm
Torque 26.7 lbs.ft. @
6000rpm
Ignition Kokusan
auto-advance flywheel, breaker points
Spark Plug NGK
B8HS
Carburetor Walbro
WDA-2
Weight 60
lbs.
Non-standard
equipment:
Genuine Scorpion
speedometer and tachometer (std. on 440 Super Stinger, dealer installed option
on 400).
Genuine Scorpion late
model skis, saddles.
Kimpex shock
absorbers.
Genuine Scorpion
replacement windshield with black trim instead of chrome.
Wiseco pistons and rings
(0.020 oversize)
New features introduced
for 1972 model year:
- Hi/Lo beam headlight
located behind windshield.
- Widened ski stance
(26).
- Handlebar mounted dimmer
and kill switches.
- Separate hinged
hood/windshield and instrument panel/headlight.
- Red-fleck molded seat
cushion.
- Contoured
handlebars.
- Forward extended
spindles to cant skis in turns.
- Power Thrust
clutch.
- Wrap-around dual
taillights.
- Full engine
cowling.
Warranty:
From date of purchase
through March 15, 1972.
Poly track warranted for
one year from date of purchase.