At the heart of the 2003 Highland 950 V2 Motard super motard motorcycle, Highland pairs a 950 cc (58 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 85 HP (62 kW) at 6,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 103 Nm (76 lb-ft) at 4,600 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 89.5 HP per liter and a 1,400 rpm working window between peak torque (4,600 rpm) and peak power (6,000 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the 950 V2 Motard measures 166 kg (366 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.51 HP/kg (1.95 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 910 mm (35.8 in) seat height — reflecting a long-travel chassis stance that favors ground clearance and off-pavement control, combined with a 1,530 mm (60.2 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 20-liter (5.3 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Specific Output
89.5 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.51 HP/kg (1.95 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
4,600–6,000 rpm
Standover Height
910 mm (35.8 in)
Engine
Displacement950.0 ccm (57.97 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Power85.0 HP (62.0 kW)) @ 6000 RPM
Torque103.0 Nm (10.5 kgf-m or 76.0 ft.lbs) @ 4600 RPM
Bore x Stroke95.0 x 66.0 mm (3.7 x 2.6 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Chassis
Frame TypeCrMo steel
Front Suspension50 mm WP, adjustable compression and rebound
Front Travel280 mm (11.0 inches)
Rear SuspensionWP, adjustable stiffness, compression and rebound
Rear Travel300 mm (11.8 inches)
Wheelbase1530 mm (60.2 inches)
Ground Clearance300 mm (11.8 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front BrakesBrembo twin caliper
Front Brake Ø300 mm (11.8 inches)
Rear BrakesBrembo single caliper
Rear Brake Ø220 mm (8.7 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight166.0 kg (366.0 pounds)
Power/Weight0.5120 HP/kg
Seat Height910 mm (35.8 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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