Another cool thing about these that impressed me back in the '80s when I first checked one out is that pretty much everything on the bike is metal. It was very common for fenders, side covers, etc. to be plastic on Japanese cruisers back then, so the Savage stood out in that respect. I'm sure plastic did/does the job, but it's way more satisfying to tap your fingernail on a fender or side cover and hear the TINK of metal.
First street bike I bought, I just turned 16. That bike was my first taste of freedom. I loved that bike. That was in 86. It wasn't fast , but had a lot of power 650 in a single cylinder. I know it wasn't made for it, but I could wheelie it forever once you got it up in first gear you would just have to feather the throttle a little bit and it would stay up for as long as you wished. Lot of fun. It ended up getting stolen when I was 19 .
My first motorcycle was a 2006 S40 (same bike different name) I got for $1000! Was all stock when I got it, and in extremely good condition; I put an OEM Harley Dyna muffler on (part 65747-94) for $40, and removed the airbox snorkel. Rejetted to the pre-emissions factory jetting then upjetted the main and raised the needle to compensate. Really woke it up and improved torque and throttle response especially down low! Sounded really neat too, not very loud but definitely enhanced that unique big thumper sound. It was an extremely easy bike to learn on, and didn't leave me wishing for more power like my friend's Rebel 250 did. Sadly had to sell it to make ends meet but I might snag another one in the future.
My first bike. Reliable and bullet proof. I still have my '86 Savage along with my '04 Intruder 1400. You can do anything to the Savage's. They make a hell of a bobber.
I had a 2014, virtually unchanged all those years. A FUN bike. Rejetted the carb, stock way too lean, that goosed it nicely. A lot of low end torque in that big single. Remember, it only weighs 380 pounds - so pulls great. A lot to be said for a bike this basic. So easy to service. Rode mine for 13,000 miles in less than two years. All day at 55-65 without breathing hard. I would have kept it, but the wife said one bike at a time and I had to have that Scout.
I love the looks of this bike. It has a chopper/cruiser style look to it. No doubt, that the bike was well taken care of. This is the first time I ever saw one of these Suzuki's. I was unaware that they made them.
I had an '87 which looked just like this one. What stood out to me was how much torque it has. Never made me feel that i needed more power. Only dislike of it was the buckhorn handlebars, never occured to me back then to switch em out.
I remember when these first came out . I always liked them and thought it would be a great bike for a young man just starting out. I would not mind having one now!
This IS a disabled veterans dream. That is YOU don't have to give up riding. I have 2 Harleys & a dual purpose 250cc bike. The 250 is for days I'm in a lot of pain but want to get Riding Therapy. Oor when weather changes here in Pennsylvania - winter and I'm just not up to a 400 to 800 pound motorcycle. IF you close your eyes and just listen to this Thumper.... it echoes the big singles from the 1930s to the late 1960's - a bygone era. Keep it this way or custom it. Either way I'M NOT GIVING UP RIDING. THANKS KEN, Johnny Boy Disabled Veteran Beirut Veteran
Great bikes, super reliable, and there's so many odd things you can do with it because a lot of parts crossover from other models. I got a 2006 that's a scrambler project, converted to a chain drive using GS 500 parts, 13" rear piggyback shocks, 18" rear wheel conversion using the GS hub and re spoked, custom flat seat subframe. Just trying to figure out some inverted forks for it now. Can find these super cheap and you can squeeze some more power out of that 650. The savage forums have a heap of info but a great platform for customizing, almost like zuki's version of the XS.
Absolutely beautiful Savage. I love that it looks old school. Very nice sir. Great video Ronnie! Awesome! Looking Savage awesome New England motorcycle museum number one❤ Great work Carlos. Great work awesome work for 23 hours! Absolutely gorgeous!
I honestly think its a better beginner bike than a rebel 250. Still very mild and easy to ride but not slow enough to want an upgrade after only a month or 2. Only about 380lb wet (-10 if it has an aftermarket muffler). Can do highways in a pinch, parts seem to be a little more common, and from what I've seen they're about the same price as a nice condition rebel 250. I think on average the savages/S40s for sale are newer than the rebel 250s nowadays. I had a 2006 S40 (same bike different name) as my first bike and had a blast!
Another cool thing about these that impressed me back in the '80s when I first checked one out is that pretty much everything on the bike is metal. It was very common for fenders, side covers, etc. to be plastic on Japanese cruisers back then, so the Savage stood out in that respect. I'm sure plastic did/does the job, but it's way more satisfying to tap your fingernail on a fender or side cover and hear the TINK of metal.
Some of the chrome pieces are a hard plastic at least on my95 savage
That's a very good observation and I agree with you that metal adds value.
First street bike I bought, I just turned 16. That bike was my first taste of freedom. I loved that bike. That was in 86. It wasn't fast , but had a lot of power 650 in a single cylinder. I know it wasn't made for it, but I could wheelie it forever once you got it up in first gear you would just have to feather the throttle a little bit and it would stay up for as long as you wished. Lot of fun. It ended up getting stolen when I was 19 .
My first motorcycle was a 2006 S40 (same bike different name) I got for $1000! Was all stock when I got it, and in extremely good condition; I put an OEM Harley Dyna muffler on (part 65747-94) for $40, and removed the airbox snorkel. Rejetted to the pre-emissions factory jetting then upjetted the main and raised the needle to compensate. Really woke it up and improved torque and throttle response especially down low! Sounded really neat too, not very loud but definitely enhanced that unique big thumper sound.
It was an extremely easy bike to learn on, and didn't leave me wishing for more power like my friend's Rebel 250 did. Sadly had to sell it to make ends meet but I might snag another one in the future.
My first bike. Reliable and bullet proof. I still have my '86 Savage along with my '04 Intruder 1400. You can do anything to the Savage's. They make a hell of a bobber.
I had a 2014, virtually unchanged all those years. A FUN bike. Rejetted the carb, stock way too lean, that goosed it nicely. A lot of low end torque in that big single. Remember, it only weighs 380 pounds - so pulls great. A lot to be said for a bike this basic. So easy to service. Rode mine for 13,000 miles in less than two years. All day at 55-65 without breathing hard. I would have kept it, but the wife said one bike at a time and I had to have that Scout.
my son has one in our garage. it is fun to ride. Doesn't look like that though.
I got the suzuki boulevard s40 basically the same bike with a fifth gear. I just turned 35,000 miles on mines. I'm checking the cam chain next week
I love the looks of this bike. It has a chopper/cruiser style look to it. No doubt, that the bike was well taken care of. This is the first time I ever saw one of these Suzuki's. I was unaware that they made them.
It was Suzuki's answer to the H-D Sportster 883.
I knew a dude with one of these. Always wondered how they rode. Thanks for the video Ken. Awesome stuff.
I have the same Savage 650 1998 since 2002... 185 thousand kilometers through Brazil and the south of South America...
Wow, did you have to rebuild the engine?
@@luis4727 No. When I bought it, it was in excellent condition and 100% original. Two years ago I converted it to a bobber.
Sorta sounds like a badass lawnmower.
I had an '87 which looked just like this one. What stood out to me was how much torque it has. Never made me feel that i needed more power. Only dislike of it was the buckhorn handlebars, never occured to me back then to switch em out.
I remember when these first came out . I always liked them and thought it would be a great bike for a young man just starting out. I would not mind having one now!
This IS a disabled veterans dream.
That is YOU don't have to give up riding.
I have 2 Harleys & a dual purpose 250cc bike.
The 250 is for days I'm in a lot of pain but want to get Riding Therapy.
Oor when weather changes here in Pennsylvania - winter and I'm just not up to a 400 to 800 pound motorcycle.
IF you close your eyes and just listen to this Thumper.... it echoes the big singles from the 1930s to the late 1960's - a bygone era.
Keep it this way or custom it. Either way I'M NOT GIVING UP RIDING.
THANKS KEN,
Johnny Boy
Disabled Veteran
Beirut Veteran
Yes i remember when the savage came out. Quite a novelty at the time. Also came in a 450cc version.
In almost 40 years this bike hasn't changed at all!
I remember seeing the savage for the first time thinking what a interesting engine configuration
My first serious bike ,brutal👍
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The paint blemishes on the fuel tank most likely it was fuel over topping from refueling throughout the years
Great bikes, super reliable, and there's so many odd things you can do with it because a lot of parts crossover from other models. I got a 2006 that's a scrambler project, converted to a chain drive using GS 500 parts, 13" rear piggyback shocks, 18" rear wheel conversion using the GS hub and re spoked, custom flat seat subframe. Just trying to figure out some inverted forks for it now. Can find these super cheap and you can squeeze some more power out of that 650. The savage forums have a heap of info but a great platform for customizing, almost like zuki's version of the XS.
Lo que mas me gusta , ese corte custon, monosilindrica de una sola salida, su sonido realmente marabillosa maquina de epoca!!!
Really cool unique bike!
Красивый мотоцикл мне нравится смотреть ваш канал
Absolutely beautiful Savage. I love that it looks old school. Very nice sir. Great video Ronnie! Awesome! Looking Savage awesome New England motorcycle museum number one❤ Great work Carlos. Great work awesome work for 23 hours! Absolutely gorgeous!
A SURPRISINGLY COOL BIKE, LOVE MINE LOVE THE TORQUE
Great platform for a lightweight bobber or other custom build.
1986 model.. looks almost new. Love it.
those things make wicked dirt bikes.
I used to sell these back in the eighties,
I personally did not care for the bike.
But short people with limited riding time loved them.
Интересувам се 4 или 5 скорости да закупя и каква е разликата ?
Good step up from a Rebel 250 for beginners.
I honestly think its a better beginner bike than a rebel 250. Still very mild and easy to ride but not slow enough to want an upgrade after only a month or 2. Only about 380lb wet (-10 if it has an aftermarket muffler). Can do highways in a pinch, parts seem to be a little more common, and from what I've seen they're about the same price as a nice condition rebel 250.
I think on average the savages/S40s for sale are newer than the rebel 250s nowadays.
I had a 2006 S40 (same bike different name) as my first bike and had a blast!
Always thought these were really cool looking bikes brother Ken this is a nice one love that seat💚👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇲✌🏼
Dude looks giant on that motorcycle. How tall is he? I have a 2001 savage and i'm 5'11". I feel like it fits me perfectly.
Such a good looking bike
Looks like a scene from “Days Gone.”
Good sounds man...good bike...
ผมเคยใช้ทั้ง400และ650น่าจะใข่ ได้ช่างดี เลย ขับขี่ไปทั่ว หึหึก่อนมาใช้ สตรีท 400 และ600 แต่ ชาเวจ สะใขกว่า 😅และสตรีทซ่อมง่าย 3:38 กว่า ครับอะไหล่ก็
Did this bike copy the Matchless Typhoon thumper ? I think so …?
Nice old thumper
not bad
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