Yamaha’s new SCR950
Yamaha gets in on the scrambler scene with new US-only model and indicates that it could come to Europe
YAMAHA has just announced a new model - the SCR950, which will be available from the start of July, although currently only for the USA.
The scrambler-style SCR950 is heavily based on the XV950 – a Bobber-style custom that’s powered by a 942cc air-cooled SOHC four-valve 60-degree V-twin engine.
Currently the engine in the XV950 isn’t Euro4 compliant, which is why the SCR950 is only being offered in America for now.
The XV950, which the SCR950 is based on
Yamaha UK has told us that the SCR950 is being ‘evaluated for Europe.’ It wouldn’t confirm how that process is going, and didn’t say whether the non-Euro4 XV950 would be dropped from the range instead of being made to meet Euro4 noise and emissions standards. However, based on the current trend for scrambler-style bikes, and the fact that in the XV950 Yamaha has an existing platform to create its own take on the scrambler theme, we think there’s a good chance we the SCR950 could be offered for sale in Europe.
The SCR950 uses the same key ingredients as the XV950, with the same frame and engine. Some of the changes that put it in to scrambler territory include a new higher back end and seat, higher and wider bars, a number board, fork gaiters and wire-spoked wheels.
It’s being sold for $8,699 in America, which equates to around £6100 – about £1000 less than the XV950.
