Picked up my new ride Thursday night, a 2008 Suzuki Boulevard S40. Basically the same bike as the Suzuki Savage introduced in 1986...
My New Bike
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very nice; probably pretty low maintenance too.
Years ago I got to ride a Yamaha 500 single and I really liked the feel of it.
cool bike
The front disc looks absolutely tiny compared to the size of the bike, but it seems to stop just fine. I did some "emergency" brake testing in a parking lot and it seemed fine. Dry weight is about 350lbs, wet weight is about 380lbs or so.
She has a bit more torque than my 125 thumpling
She has a bit more torque than my 125 thumpling
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The front disc looks absolutely tiny compared to the size of the bike, but it seems to stop just fine. I did some "emergency" brake testing in a parking lot and it seemed fine. Dry weight is about 350lbs, wet weight is about 380lbs or so.
She has a bit more torque than my 125 thumpling
That's a nice looking bike. What size engine?
Here's a pic of mine right after I got it. Of course, it doesn't look like this any more.
The front disc looks absolutely tiny compared to the size of the bike, but it seems to stop just fine. I did some "emergency" brake testing in a parking lot and it seemed fine. Dry weight is about 350lbs, wet weight is about 380lbs or so.
She has a bit more torque than my 125 thumpling
That's a nice looking bike. What size engine?
Here's a pic of mine right after I got it. Of course, it doesn't look like this any more.
It's a 40 cubic inch or 650cc single cylinder.
Nice bike that doesn't cost more than a car.
Nice bike that doesn't cost more than a car.
That is a sweet, sweet bike.
I didn't realize anyone still made a single-thumper in that size. Heck, even Honda's 250cc is a twin, I think.
I'd love to have a bike like that. You done good, my friend ... done good.
I didn't realize anyone still made a single-thumper in that size. Heck, even Honda's 250cc is a twin, I think.
I'd love to have a bike like that. You done good, my friend ... done good.
I think the Honda is a twin exhaust, but single cylinder... if you're talking about the on/off road bike.
I had a Honda 250 thumper about 20 years ago that would do an honest 100 mph on the interstate. (dumb, I know, but I was much younger then!)
So I'm thinking this Suzuki 650cc thumper will do at least that. Plenty of power, and great fuel mileage.
Good choice!
Dan
I had a Honda 250 thumper about 20 years ago that would do an honest 100 mph on the interstate. (dumb, I know, but I was much younger then!)
So I'm thinking this Suzuki 650cc thumper will do at least that. Plenty of power, and great fuel mileage.
Good choice!
Dan
I have a friend who has a Savage and he loves the thing...no lack of power at all according to him. Looks nice!!
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Nice bike, indeed.
THe thing we used to say about the old Velocette 500 single in the '60's was -
"One bang every second lamp-post."
THe thing we used to say about the old Velocette 500 single in the '60's was -
"One bang every second lamp-post."
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