Suzuki LS650 Savage
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The Suzuki LS650 Savage, or LS650, is a lightweight custom cruiser motorcycle. It was the first cruiser produced by a Japanese motor company.
The Savage utilizes Suzuki's "Big Single" power plant, a ~30 horsepower air-cooled , 652 cubic centimeter, 4-stroke one cylinder, SOHC engine, affectionately known as a "Thumper" engine. This engine had a serious durability issue, caused by the combination of plain camshaft bearings and almost two feet of oil feed line to the cylinder head. The long oil feed meant that after a cold start, the camshaft ran dry for several seconds, leading to frequent camshaft seizures in the long run.
The Savage was produced by the Suzuki Motor Corporation from 1986 to 2004. Apart from some slight cosmetic changes, the LS650 remained unchanged until 2005 when it undertook some modifications and was renamed the Boulevard S40. At first, the LS650 was seen as a motorcycle for beginners for its easy handling, though its simplistic design and reliability make it the choice of several more experienced riders. At an overall height of 45 inches, it has been considered a bike for people under 6 feet tall, but riders taller than 6 feet can be equally comfortable with the addition of forward controls.
The Suzuki LS650 Savage also has quite an active support group at www.suzukisavage.com
Specifications (2004)
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Engine
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652 CC, Air Cooled, Single Overhead Cam, 4 Valves, Carbureted
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Transmission
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5 Speed, Belt Driven Final Drive
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Dry Weight
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352 Pounds (160 Kilograms) / 355 Pounds California Model
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Wheelbase
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54.3 Inches (137.9 Centimeters)
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Overall Height
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45.3 Inches (115 Centimeters)
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Overall Width
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30.5 Inches (77.4 Centimeters)
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Overall Length
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86.2 Inches (218.9 Centimeters)
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Fuel Tank Capacity
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2.8 Gallon (10.5 Litre)
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Brake System
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Front - Single Hydraulic Disc Rear - Mechanical Drum
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