Kawasaki VN 2000 Classic 2009 vs. Yamaha SCR950 2017

Kawasaki VN 2000 Classic 2009

Yamaha SCR950 2017

Overview - Kawasaki VN 2000 Classic 2009 vs Yamaha SCR950 2017

Kawasaki VN 2000 Classic 2009

Yamaha SCR950 2017

Technical Specifications Kawasaki VN 2000 Classic 2009 compared to Yamaha SCR950 2017

Kawasaki VN 2000 Classic 2009

Yamaha SCR950 2017

Kawasaki VN 2000 Classic 2009

Yamaha SCR950 2017

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	103 mm	Bore	85 mm
Stroke	Stroke	123.2 mm	Stroke	83 mm
Engine power	Engine power	94 HP	Engine power	52 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	4,400 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	5,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	166 Nm	Torque	79.5 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	3,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	3,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	9.5	Compression Ratio	9
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	5
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	Air
Displacement	Displacement	2,053 ccm	Displacement	942 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Double cradle

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Single disk

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	16 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Width	Width	1,025 mm	Width	895 mm
Height	Height	1,155 mm	Height	1,170 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,735 mm	Wheelbase	1,575 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	680 mm	Seat Height	830 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	21 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	13 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki VN 2000 Classic 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Yamaha SCR950 2017

The new SCR950 further expands the wide range of "Faster Sons" retro bikes. A visually extremely successful, minimalist bike with beautiful scrambler elements. When riding on asphalt, you only notice that the XV950 cruiser serves as the basis because of the low lean angle. The engine, on the other hand, pulls well and the brakes, each with a 298 disc at the front and rear, make a good effort. Off-road, however, the suspension elements quickly snap due to the high weight of 252 kilos. All in all, an interesting and very finely executed interpretation of a very early scrambler.

Credible scrambler look

comfortable seating position

powerful engine

adequately dimensioned brakes

uncomplicated handling

Apart from ABS, no electronic features

chassis fails quite quickly

comparatively little lean angle clearance