Outback

2008 Highland Outback Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Highland's enduro - offroad motorcycle lineup, the 2008 Highland Outback relies on a 936 cc (57.1 cu in) liquid-cooled twin, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 85 HP (62 kW) at 6,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 104 Nm (76.7 lb-ft) at 4,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 90.8 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (4,000 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 Outback measures 165 kg (364 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.52 HP/kg (1.94 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, while factory top speed is listed at 200 km/h (124 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Highland archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2006 to 2008, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.