The Suzuki Boulevard S40 (formerly LS650 Savage) is a lightweight custom cruiser motorcycle produced by the Suzuki Motor Corporation.
The Savage uses Suzuki's "Big Single" power plant, a ~30 horsepower, 40-cubic-inch (652 cc), four-stroke, single-cylinder, air-cooled, single overhead cam engine. Single-cylinder engines like the one used in this motorcycle are sometimes affectionately referred to as a one-lunger or thumper. This engine is considered to be a geared-for-in-town performance torquer style of motor, delivering good performance at moderate revs compared to most Japanese motorcycle engines.
The Savage was produced from 1986 to 2004. For 2005 it was renamed to the Boulevard S40 and production continues to this day. Apart from some slight cosmetic changes, the LS650 remained unchanged until 1993 when it undertook the most noticeable change going from 4 to 5 speeds. The LS650 is a good motorcycle for beginners with its easy handling and light weight at 352 lb. Its cruiser design and ease of maintenance also make it suitable for older, 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.
| 1986–2004 | |
|---|---|
| Engine | 40-cubic-inch, four-stroke, single-cylinder, air-cooled with SOHC |
| Bore Stroke | 94.0 x 94.0 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 |
| Power | 27 hp (20.1 kW) @ 5200 rpm |
| Maximum rpm | Redline @ 6500 rpm |
| Fuel System | Mikuni BS40 |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Ignition | Transistorized |
| Transmission | five-speed |
| Final Drive | Belt drive |
| Overall Length | 2180 mm (85.8 in.) |
| Overall Width | 720 mm (28.3 in.) |
| Overall Height | 1105 mm (43.5 in.) |
| Seat Height | 700 mm (27.6 in.) |
| Ground Clearance | 135 mm (5.3 in.) |
| Wheelbase | 1480 mm (58.3 in.) |
| Dry Weight | 160 kg (352 lb.) 161 kg (355 lb.) CA model |
| Suspension Front | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Suspension Rear | Twin shock, 5-way adjustable spring preload |
| Brakes Front | Single hydraulic disc |
| Brakes Rear | Mechanical drum |
| Tires Front | 100/90-19 57H |
| Tires Rear | 140/80-15 67H |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 10.5 liter (2.8 gal.) |
| Color | Black, Red or Silver 1986 - 2004. Black or White 2005 |
Famous quotes containing the word boulevard:
“Arrive in the afternoon, the late light slanting
In diluted gold bars across the boulevard brag
Of proud, seamed faces with mercy and murder hinting
here, there, interrupting, all deep and debonair,
The pink paint on the innocence of fear;
Walk in a gingerly manner up the hall.”
—Gwendolyn Brooks (b. 1917)