950 V2 Outback - 950 V2 Super Motard

2000 Highland 950 V2 Outback - 950 V2 Super Motard Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 2000 Highland 950 V2 Outback - 950 V2 Super Motard enduro - offroad 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 76 HP (55.5 kW) at 6,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 80 HP per liter, 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 Outback - 950 V2 Super Motard measures 165 kg (364 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.46 HP/kg (2.17 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 900 mm (35.4 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 19-liter (5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 180 km/h (112 mph).