Built around Yamaha's classic motorcycle platform, the 2017 Yamaha SCR 950 utilizes a 942 cc (57.5 cu in) v2, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 51.4 HP (37.5 kW) at 5,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 79.5 Nm (58.6 lb-ft) at 8,100 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 54.6 HP per liter, the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.
On the scales, the SCR 950 measures 252 kg (556 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.2 HP/kg (4.9 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 830 mm (32.7 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,575 mm (62 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 13-liter (3.4 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 5 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 260 km (162 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 2017 to 2021, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
54.6 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.2 HP/kg (4.9 kg/HP)
Theoretical Range
~260 km (162 mi)
Engine
Displacement942.0 ccm (57.48 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Power51.4 HP (37.5 kW)) @ 5500 RPM
Torque79.5 Nm (8.1 kgf-m or 58.6 ft.lbs) @ 8100 RPM
Compression9.0:1
Bore x Stroke85.0 x 83.0 mm (3.3 x 3.3 inches)
Fuel SystemInjection
IgnitionTCI
LubricationWet sump
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
ClutchWet, Multiple Disc
DrivelineConstant Mesh
Performance
Fuel Consumption5.00 litres/100 km (20.0 km/l or 47.04 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases116.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Frame TypeDouble cradle
Rake29.0°
Trail130 mm (5.1 inches)
Front SuspensionTelescopic forks, 41 mm
Front Travel135 mm (5.3 inches)
Rear SuspensionSwingarm
Rear Travel110 mm (4.3 inches)
Wheelbase1575 mm (62.0 inches)
Ground Clearance145 mm (5.7 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre100/90-M19
Rear Tyre140/80-R17
Front BrakesSingle disc. Hydraulic.
Front Brake Ø298 mm (11.7 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. Hydraulic.
Rear Brake Ø298 mm (11.7 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.252.0 kg (555.6 pounds)
Seat Height830 mm (32.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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