I bet this would be a terrible first bike

"CB" (jrcb)
12/24/2019 at 19:44 • Filed to: Oh gods look what you did

But this brand new 2017 SCR950 looks like a decent deal when it’s 30%, and probably could be lowballed further. !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! He says, not having a motorcycle license.

DISCUSSION (19)

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > CB
12/24/2019 at 19:52

I saw one of those on fb market place recently for a similar deal.

I love the look of it. But I’m not where near considering spending 5 grand on a bike.

CB > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
12/24/2019 at 20:00

Me neither. But it’s enticing.

bob and john > CB
12/24/2019 at 20:03

honestly? It wouldn’t be the worst.

they are SO under powered for the size...its a 950 that makes less then 50HP.

The worst part about it would be the hit you’d have to take when it comes time to sell.

vondon302 > CB
12/24/2019 at 20:03

Exactly my thought. Did nobody buy these? Several in my area as low as 5000 usd.

CB > bob and john
12/24/2019 at 20:06

Depending on how long I’d hold onto it for, eh.

atfsgeoff > CB
12/24/2019 at 20:10

Yeah these weren’t exactly hot sellers when new, and now 3 years later they are selling them at a loss just to get them out of the showroom.

CB > atfsgeoff
12/24/2019 at 20:13

Our loss could be your loss too!

atfsgeoff > CB
12/24/2019 at 20:15

I look at it this way. It’s a far better bike to get into the v-twin scene than a Harley.

slipperysallylikespenguins > bob and john
12/24/2019 at 20:28

I wouldn’t call them under powered. They are just a casual cruiser. It slots between the Harley 883 and 1200. Also just a few hp shy of the last Triumph Bonneville.

bob and john > slipperysallylikespenguins
12/24/2019 at 20:43

i would call those under powered too

Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now) > CB
12/24/2019 at 23:05

Find a used XSR700 instead.

CB > Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now)
12/24/2019 at 23:10

Pete told me the same thing.

themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles > CB
12/24/2019 at 23:14

Honestly, I’d look for an FZ-07 if you’re comfortable with a bigger bike, or find a ninja 300 on fire sale for a great first bike on the cheap.

But the S CR isn’t the *worst*. Fortnine did a good review of it that was quite glowing. So it’s not like there aren’t high points, it just doesn’t check the right boxes.

CB > themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles
12/24/2019 at 23:18

My current plan is:

1) Sell Fiesta for Outback

2) Buy a motorcycle

So I have no idea how comfortable I am on bikes. 300cc snowmobiles are no issue, though.

dumpsterfire! > CB
12/25/2019 at 00:03

I bought one 2 years ago for $6k American money, brand new after they announced it was gonna be a 1 year only model. It's fairly heavy. It looks more like a scrambler than acts like one. Scrapes the pegs fairly easily. Overall a decent lower speed ride, but doesn't do anything great.

themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles > CB
12/25/2019 at 00:08

I know Peter might beat m e t o this - but snowmobiles are not ridden on public roads in traffic. Not really the same.

CB > themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles
12/25/2019 at 00:09

True. But, there’s also no traffic out here.

shop-teacher > CB
12/25/2019 at 00:13

I love the way these look, and would love to own one.

Discerning > CB
12/25/2019 at 08:25

If that’s the sort of bike you are into, then it would actually be a good first bike.

Others have mentioned the xsr700 is a sportier option, but this is a good laid back option.

I have always seen these as sort of the option between a Harley and a naked bike. I actually like them a lot, though I wish they were considerably lighter.