Triumph Scrambler 900 versus Yamaha SCR 950

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
Triumph

Triumph Scrambler 900

Scrambler
Yamaha

Yamaha SCR 950

Scrambler

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2017 bis 2024~
Built von 2017 bis 2021
RRP 11.445 €
RRP 10.299 €
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Pros:
  • high-quality workmanship
  • Torque motor with class sound
  • casual seating position
  • simple operation & easy handling
Pros:
  • Passage
  • Processing
  • Agile
Cons:
  • Wind pushes properly from 100 km/h
  • standing driving only possible with bow legs
  • manageable performance
Cons:
  • Uncomfortable bench seat
  • Price

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.445 mm
Length :
2.125 mm Height : 1.180 mm
Seat :
790 mm
Weight :
223 kg
Wheelbase: 1.575 mm
Length :
2.255 mm Height : 1.170 mm
Seat :
830 mm
Weight :
252 kg

Engine

Motor design: 8V-SOHC in-line motor, 270° lifting pin offset 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 900 ccm
Hub: 80 mm
Hole: 85 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: O-Ring-Kette
Aisles: 5
Motor design: V 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 942 ccm
Hub: 83 mm
Hole: 85 mm
Cooling: Luft
Drive: Riemen
Aisles: 5

Performance

Maximum speed: 180 km/h
Performance: 65 HP at 7.250 U/Min
Torque: 80 NM bei 3.250 U/Min
Tank contents: 12 Litre
Consumption:
4 l
Reach:
279 km
Maximum speed: 169 km/h
Performance: 52 HP at 5.500 U/Min
Torque: 80 NM bei 3.000 U/Min
Tank contents: 13 Litre

Chassis

Frame type:
Tubular Steel Loop Frame (Steel)
Front suspension:
41 mm KYB cartridge fork (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
KYB stereo struts, adjustable spring preload (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm steel
Tyres at the front: 100/90-19
Rear tyres: 150/70 R17
Frame type:
Double loop (steel)
Rear suspension:
Stereo struts (travel 110 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm

Brakes

Front brake
Floating single disc, 4-piston Brembo fixed caliper ( 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, Nissin double piston floating caliper ( 255 mm)
Front brake
Single disc ( 298 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 298 mm)

Conclusion - what sticks

The announced comparison to the T100 and the Street Twin is almost imperative here. The T100 is even more classic in terms of appearance and the Street Twin is not only cheaper, but visually also a bit more modern, which is mainly due to the normal rims. The Scrambler with its spoke wheels, bellows and the Scrambler exhaust is visually a bit more "riotous". It is a bit more stable or less manoeuvrable due to the 19" front wheel, but it gives the driver more control due to the wider handlebars.
 
So if you like it classic, you can use the T100, if you are looking for a stylish naked bike that fits into today's world, take the Street Twin and if you want to look a little on the poop, you can use the Scrambler. All three machines have their justification and deliver a lot of driving fun due to the great 900 twin - really!

Price/Availability/Colours/Years of construction

  • Price: 10.900€
  • Used (3 years old): 8.000€
  • Years of construction: 2017-2021
  • Colours: blue-grey, black, matt-green

It's a cruiser

Last but not least, You can believe Yamaha 100 percent – in the off-road it can do almost nothing better than normal bikes. The tyres (Bridgestone TW 101 in front and TW 152 in the rear) are already facing greater ambitions.

What remains: The Yamaha SCR 950 is a Scrambler-style cruiser. That's not a bad thing, but most of the extra goes into optics – and it must be worth it.

Price / Availability / Colours / Years of Construction

  • Price: 9.895€
  • Used (3 years old): 7.500€
  • Years of construction: since 2016
  • Availability: good
  • Colours: red, black