The PED Cycles[1] Scorcher is a hardtail mountain bike in Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online.
Influence[]
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
The Scorcher resembles the real-life Saracen Zen but with a slacker head-angle of around 65° and a slightly beefier head tube junction. The forks look very similar to the real-life Rockshox Domain 180mm with its nickel-plated steel stanchions, albeit with a squared-off bridge similar to that of the Marzocchi 66 and the Fox 36 Float 180. The hydraulic disk brakes are similar to the real-life Shimano XTR with their four-spoke disk rotors, and the tyres possess a tread pattern and volume similar to the 2.7 inch version of the Maxxis High Roller.
Design[]
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
The Scorcher is designed as a high-performance offroad bicycle with a sturdy frame, front shocks and disc brakes, as well as black handlebars with a single front light and a black seat with a small red reflector. The drivetrain is likely a 2x1 setup, as seen by the drivetrain visible in-game. This is strange for a competitive mountain bike, as race bikes often posses around 8 to 12 rear cogs and one front chainring. In addition, the bike has no shifting paddles on its handlebars, and only features brake levers. This means that the smaller front chainring and the derailleur are completely useless, as there would be no other way to change gears other than manually lifting and placing the chain into place by hand. This is likely a development oversight.
The bike is seen with numerous markings on the frame, front shocks and tires, including "Scorcher" and "XRK Bikes", and may also spawn with or without black fenders/mudguards over the wheels. It is available in a variety of primary colors for the frame and a white secondary color for the front shocks (although purchased examples are set to a black secondary color). The bike frequently spawns in red, yellow or green, but rarely spawns in other colors unless the previous ones are present.
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Performance[]
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
The Scorcher has great speed compared to standard bikes, only below the three race bikes (Tri-Cycles, Whippet and Endurex). Its rugged tires also provide great handling on dirt roads and better grip, allowing it to climb near-vertical hills faster than other bikes. Like the BMX, the Scorcher can also perform bunny hops and wheelies, but seems to be less effective than the former due to its weight, since it is the second heaviest bicycle in the game (only lighter than the Cruiser).
GTA V and Online Overview[]
| Acceleration (0-60 mph in Seconds) |
Top Speed (mph / kmh) |
Gears | Engine | Drivetrain (FWD / RWD / AWD) |
Mass (kg / lbs) |
Fuel Tank Size (litres) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | 34 / 55 | 1 | N/A | RWD | 115 / 254 | 0 |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | N/A | 1 | This vehicle does not have an engine. | RWD | Cannot be observed | Cannot be observed |
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Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
Gallery[]
Notable Owners[]
Prominent Appearances in Gameplay[]
Grand Theft Auto V[]
Missions[]
- Daddy's Little Girl - One of the bikes Michael can pick in the bike rental is a Scorcher.
- Did Somebody Say Yoga? - A Scorcher is always provided in the nearest parking lot when Michael's hallucination ends.
Strangers & Freaks[]
- Exercising Demons (Franklin and Trevor) - A Scorcher is provided for the player in the bicycle segment of the mission. Mary-Ann Quinn also uses this bike.
- Risk Assessment - Franklin races against Dom by descending through Mount Chiliad in Scorchers.
Random Events[]
- Bike Robbery event - The target rides a Scorcher in an attempt to steal it.
Locations[]
Grand Theft Auto V[]
- On the trails and roads in the Chiliad Mountain State Wilderness and Paleto Forest.
- Sometimes seen in front of Michael's mansion.
- It is also possible to see it when switching to Michael at later stages of the game, where is seen arriving at the mansion with Jimmy. His bike is a Scorcher.
- Next to the El Gordo Lighthouse, in front of Ursula's house, along with a Surfer and a Tractor.
- Sometimes seen in bike paths of areas such as Vespucci Beach, Rockford Hills, Mirror Park and Del Perro.
- Two can be found at the mountain bike rentals shack in front of the Pala Springs Aerial Tramway in Paleto Forest.
- Can always be found at the bike rental place where Jimmy brings the player to in the mission Daddy's Little Girl.
- Can be obtained in the mission Did Somebody Say Yoga? if the player decides to use it to return to the mansion. Can be stored in the garage.
- Can be kept after the Random Events - Bike Thief City by not returning the bike to Gray Nicholson.
- Trevor can keep his bike after completing his part of the Strangers and Freaks mission Exercising Demons.
- One still can follow Mary-Ann Quinn after this mission and steal her own Scorcher. The player cannot jack it, though, so one must attack her in order to dismount the bike, then Trevor will be able to get it.
- Can be purchased from Pedal and Metal Cycles for $1,000.
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
- Can be purchased from Pedal and Metal Cycles for $2,000.
- Rarely seen in the same free-roam locations as in story mode. Riding a Scorcher around these areas increase the chance of finding another one.
- Scorchers can be seen being ridden along the dirt tracks that are surrounding the wind turbines in Sandy Shores during the day.
Trivia[]
General[]
- "Scorcher" can be defined as an adjective for a person who drives or cycles very fast, somewhat fitting for the vehicle.
Grand Theft Auto V[]
- Dom Beasley claims in the mission Risk Assessment that the Scorcher is a "five-figure bike" when Franklin races him. However, it is sold online for only $1,000, implying Dom's bikes may have been extensively modified.
Oversights[]
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
- Sometimes, when the player performs bunny hops while stationary, the bike may end up floating mid-air. At times, this bug may last for a few seconds before falling to the ground, often allowing the player to rotate and incline the bike at different directions.