Suzuki LS650 Savage
1986—2004

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1986 Suzuki year code: G

The Suzuki LS650 Savage was the first chopper from Japan. Equipped with a single cylinder 652 cc engine, Suzuki was not copying Harley-Davidsons V-twin concept, although the bike was clearly designed American custom bike lovers in mind. The Savage is a lightweight bike for cruising and easy to handle, suitable even for beginners and people with short legs. The seat height was only 650 mm (25.8 inches). Apart from some cosmetic facelifts the model has remained virtually unchanged through the decades. 1986 Suzuki LS650 Savage color options were: Candy Academy Maroon (22U), Pearl Novelty Black (1NX)

1986 Suzuki LS650 Savage, Candy Academy Maroon (22U)

1986 Suzuki LS 650 Savage Overall Length: 2 180 mm (85.8 in) Overall Width: 680 mm (26.8 in) Overall Height: 1 065 mm (41.9 in) Seat Height: 660 mm (25.8 in) Ground Clearance: 135 mm (5.3 in) Wheelbase: 1 480 mm (58.3 in) Dry Weight: 160 kg (353 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled 652 cc SOHC 1-cylinder, 4 valves, TSCC. 31 hp 31 hp (23 kW) @ 5 400 rpm, 50 Nm (5.1 kg-m) @ 3 000 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

1986 Suzuki LS 650 Savage Overall Length: 2 180 mm (85.8 in) Overall Width: 680 mm (26.8 in) Overall Height: 1 065 mm (41.9 in) Seat Height: 660 mm (25.8 in) Ground Clearance: 135 mm (5.3 in) Wheelbase: 1 480 mm (58.3 in) Dry Weight: 160 kg (353 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled 652 cc SOHC 1-cylinder, 4 valves, TSCC. 31 hp 31 hp (23 kW) @ 5 400 rpm, 50 Nm (5.1 kg-m) @ 3 000 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

1986–1990 Suzuki LS650 Savage (NP41A) specifications (Japan) Overall length: 2 195 mm (86.4 in) Overall width: 690 mm (27.2 in) Overall height: 1 080 mm (42.5 in) Wheelbase: 1 480 mm (58.3 in) Ground clearance: 135 mm (5.3 in) Seat height: 650 mm (25.6 in) Dry weight: 160 kg (353 lbs) Fuel consumption: 40.0 km/liter @ 60 km/h Minimum turning radius: 2.7 m (106.3 in) Engine model: K402 Cooling method: Air cooled Engine type: Four-stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves Bore x stroke: 88.0 mm x 65.2 mm (3.465 in x 2.567 in) Engine displacement: 396 cc (24.17 cu. in.) Peak power: 30 hp (22 kW) @ 5 500 rpm Peak torque: 44.1 Nm (4.5 kg-m) @ 3 000 rpm Compression ratio: 8.5 : 1 Fuel system: Carburator (BS40) Starter system: Electric starter with auto decompression Ignition system: Full transistor Lubrication system: Wet sump Lubrication oil capacity: 2.4 L (0.63 US gal/0.53 Imp gal) Fuel tank capacity: 10.0 liter (2.64 US gal/2.20 Imp gal) Clutch type: Wet, multi-plate, coil spring Transmission: Constant mesh, return type, 5 speeds Final drive: Belt 1st gear ratio: 2.333 2nd gear ratio: 1.578 3rd gear ratio: 1.142 4th gear ratio: 0.956 5th gear ratio: 0.814 Primary reduction ratio: 1.810 Secondary reduction ratio: 2.956 Frame type: Semi-double cradle, steel pipe Caster: 35°00′ Trail: 147 mm (5.79 in) Front brake: Hydraulic disc Rear brake: Drum brake Front tyre: 100/90-19 57H Rear tyre: 140/80-15 67H Steering angle left/right: 42° Recommended retail price in Japan: 499,000 Yen (1986–1988) 466,000 Yen (1989–1990)

1988 color options: Black / Dark Blue (?), Deep Burgundy Metallic (05N)

1991 Suzuki year code: M

1991 Suzuki LS 650 Savage Overall Length: 2 180 mm (85.8 in) Overall Width: 755 mm (30.5 in) Overall Height: 1 150 mm (45.3 in) Seat Height: 700 mm (27.6 in) Wheelbase: 1 480 mm (58.3 in) Ground Clearance: 135 mm (5.3 in) Dry Weight: 160 kg (352 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled 652 cc SOHC 1-cylinder, 4 valves. 31 hp (23 kW) @ 5 400 rpm, 50 Nm (5.1 kg-m) @ 3 000 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

1995 Suzuki year code: S

1995 color options: Black / Dark Blue (?), Red (?) 1996 color options: Pearl Novelty Black (33J), Candy Koran Orange (Y0W) 1997 color options: Candy Academy Maroon (22U), Phlolina Yellow (163)

1995 Suzuki LS 650 Savage Overall Length: 2 190 mm (86.2 in) Overall Width: 775 mm (30,5 in) Seat Height: 700 mm (27.6 in) Wheelbase: 1 480 mm (58.3 in) Ground Clearance: 130 mm (5.1 in) Dry Weight: 160 kg (352 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled 652 cc SOHC 1-cylinder, 4 valves. 31 hp (23 kW) @ 5 400 rpm, 50 Nm (5.1 kg-m) @ 3 000 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

1998 Suzuki year code: W

1998 color options: Pearl Novelty Black (33J), Aztec Orange (Z94) 1999 color options: Pearl Novelty Black (33J), Red (?)

1998 Suzuki LS 650 Savage Overall Length: 2 180 mm (85.8 in) Overall Width: 755 mm (30.5 in) Overall Height: 1 150 mm (45.3 in) Seat Height: 700 mm (27.6 in) Wheelbase: 1 480 mm (58.3 in) Ground Clearance: 135 mm (5.3 in) Dry Weight: 160 kg (352 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled 652 cc SOHC 1-cylinder, 4 valves. 30 hp (22 kW) @ 5 400 rpm, 45.5 Nm @ 3 400 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

2000 Suzuki year code: Y

2000 color options: Pearl Canyon Yellow (Y9F), Dark British Racing Green Metallic (Y7G)

2000 Suzuki LS 650 Savage Overall Length: 2 190 mm (86.2 in) Overall Width: 775 mm (30.5 in) Seat Height: 700 mm (27.6 in) Wheelbase: 1 480 mm (58.3 in) Dry Weight: 160 kg (352 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled 652 cc SOHC 1-cylinder, 4 valves. 30 hp (22 kW) @ 5 400 rpm, 45.5 Nm @ 3 400 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

2001 Suzuki year code: K1

2001 color options: Pearl Novelty Black (33J), Metallic Glacial Blue (YD7)

2001 Suzuki LS 650 Savage Overall Length: 2 190 mm (86.2 in) Overall Width: 775 mm (30,5 in) Seat Height: 700 mm (27.6 in) Wheelbase: 1 480 mm (58.3 in) Ground Clearance: 130 mm (5.1 in) Dry Weight: 160 kg (352 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled 652 cc SOHC 1-cylinder, 4 valves. 30 hp (22 kW) @ 5 400 rpm, 45.5 Nm @ 3 400 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

2002 Suzuki year code: K2

2002 color options: Pearl Novelty Black (33J), Metallic Sonic Silver (YUX)

2002 Suzuki LS 650 Savage Overall Length: 2 190 mm (86.2 in) Overall Width: 775 mm (30.5 in) Overall Height: 1 150 mm (45.3 in) Seat Height: 700 mm (27.6 in) Wheelbase: 1 480 mm (54.3 in) Dry Weight: 160 kg (352 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled 652 cc SOHC 1-cylinder, 4 valves. 30 hp (22 kW) @ 5 400 rpm, 45.5 Nm @ 3 400 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

2003 Suzuki year code: K3

2003 color options: Pearl Novelty Black (33J), Metallic Surf Green (YV4)

2003 Suzuki LS 650 Savage Overall Length: 2 190 mm (86.2 in) Overall Width: 775 mm (30.5 in) Overall Height: 1 150 mm (45.3 in) Wheelbase: 1 480 mm (54.3 in) Dry Weight: 160 kg (352 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled 652 cc SOHC 1-cylinder, 4 valves. 30 hp (22 kW) @ 5 400 rpm, 45.5 Nm @ 3 400 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

2004 Suzuki year code: K4

New features on the Savage for 2004 include new rear view mirrors - similar to VL800 Volusia, standard 4-way emergency flasher and high-beam passing switch, and multi-reflector turn signals. This was the last year the model was called LS650 Savage. In 2005 the model was renamed to Boulevard S40. It was lightly restyled, with flatter bar and seat, and the short passenger backrest was discontinued. 2004 color options: Variable Silver (YV2), Plum Purple Metallic (YAT)

2004 Suzuki LS 650 Savage Overall Length: 2 190 mm (86.2 in) Overall Width: 775 mm (30.5 in) Overall Height: 1 150 mm (45.3 in) Wheelbase: 1 480 mm (54.3 in) Dry Weight: 160 kg (352 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled 652 cc SOHC 1-cylinder, 4 valves. 30 hp (22 kW) @ 5 400 rpm, 45.5 Nm @ 3 400 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

2004 Suzuki LS 650 Savage Overall Length: 2 190 mm (86.2 in) Overall Width: 775 mm (30.5 in) Overall Height: 1 150 mm (45.3 in) Wheelbase: 1 480 mm (54.3 in) Dry Weight: 160 kg (352 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled 652 cc SOHC 1-cylinder, 4 valves. 30 hp (22 kW) @ 5 400 rpm, 45.5 Nm @ 3 400 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

Suzuki Boulevard S40 Manufactured and marketed as the LS650 Savage from 1986 to 2004, the motorcycle was renamed for model year 2005 as the Boulevard S40. Click on the arrow below if you want to continuer to the Suzuki Boulevard S40 model history page.

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