News – SCR950: the Yamaha Scrambler on sale … in the United States – A Scrambler for American surfers

SCR950: the Yamaha Scrambler on sale … in the United States

News - SCR950: the Yamaha Scrambler on sale ... in the United States - A Scrambler for American surfers

Unveiled in June by the subsidiary Yamaha Motor USA, the Scrambler ” by ” Yamaha has just arrived in American dealerships. Quick presentation in photos and videos of this SCR950 which will not cross the Atlantic…

A Scrambler for American surfers

Based on the XV950R "Bolt", the SCR950 is a motorcycle specific to the American market – like the ?! – which speaks particularly to this clientele. Indeed, she reminds him "when riding a motorcycle meant fun, camaraderie and adventure", summarizes the manufacturer in his video (see page 2)…

Like Triumph and Ducati (read our), or quite recently BMW (read our), Yamaha wanted to have its own Scrambler in its range (US). The Iwata firm has therefore skilfully modified its custom, while retaining its 942 cc V-Twin and its belt transmission..

Like the XV950 therefore, the Yamaha SCR950 does not pass Euro4 approval and cannot be sold as is in Europe … In the United States and Canada, on the other hand, this umpteenth Scrambler will be able to run wherever it sees fit. , including on the small path of the shooting of the promotional clip leading to the now unavoidable surf spot…

Also essential, the main distinguishing elements of the scrambler style are there: high and flat seat, spoked rims (19 "at the front, 17" at the rear), studded tires, fork gaiters, large crossbar handlebars , tank with hidden welds, plates – no! – numbered and exhaust – too slightly … – raised.

Available in American dealerships for a few days, the Scrambler Yamaha SCR950 is displayed there from 8,699 dollars (7675 €). Or, for comparison, 300 tickets more than the Bolt R-Spec known in France under the name XV950R (read our).

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