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Message started by PerrydaSavage on 06/14/04 at 03:14:52

Title: 2005 Suzuki S40 Boulevard
Post by PerrydaSavage on 06/14/04 at 03:14:52

http://www.suzukicycles.com/images/ProductImages/colorVariations/500/LS650K5_White_ffffff.jpg

Check out what Zuki's done to our beloved Savage ... new look and new name for 2005! Looks fantastic! Note the drag-bars, lack of sissy bar, blacked-out top engine covers, 1-piece saddle and the cool new chrome tank badges! I really like the new "more aggressive" look!

Title: Re: 2005 Suzuki S40 Boulevard
Post by thehoghunter on 06/14/04 at 04:16:04

Looks like a Savage - I noticed that they set it up so the headlight comes on after starting (or stays off during starting). The bars have been on Savages already (in Europe I believe) so no big change there. I bet they still didn't bother to put in a tripmeter.

Wasn't the 2004 Savage set up with a black engine?

Title: Re: 2005 Suzuki S40 Boulevard
Post by gitarzan on 06/14/04 at 19:49:35

The Black engine was their wasy of taking care of the oil leak problem. ;D

It looks about the same except for the saddle, bars and tail end.

And the twinky sounding new name... Boulevaaaard

Title: Re: 2005 Suzuki S40 Boulevard
Post by savagethumper on 06/14/04 at 20:29:36

Will this website let Boulevard owners post? I can already see the post...."Hey does everybody's Boulevard backfire????" ;D

Title: Re: 2005 Suzuki S40 Boulevard
Post by Greg_650 on 06/15/04 at 07:31:46

Well, I'll be darned....my Savage is a collector's item ::)

Title: Re: 2005 Suzuki S40 Boulevard
Post by AlisaB on 06/15/04 at 11:26:37

Can someone explain the difference in the engine size readings? 650cc = S40??????

I don't understand how to figure out the engine size now??

Title: Re: 2005 Suzuki S40 Boulevard
Post by thehoghunter on 06/15/04 at 12:52:42

The S40: 40 cubic inch, four-stroke, single cylinder, air cooled with SOHC

The Savage: 652cc, four-stroke, single cylinder, air cooled with SOHC

You can take 40 cubic inch and multiply by 16.39 to get the correct cc - in this case, it's off but then again, marketing folks will push the numbers no matter what! Or take the cc and divide by 16.39.

40 cubic inches X 16.39 = 655.6

(Close enough for marketing...just the same way some motorcycles touted as 650cc are actually a little less than 650..the Savage is a little more (652) The Yamaha VStar 650 is actually 649cc, but they still show it as a 40 cubic-inch, air-cooled, SOHC, 70° V-twin).

And did everyone notice that the price is the same...so if you did want that backrest (sissy bar), it WILL cost you extra.

Title: Re: 2005 Suzuki S40 Boulevard
Post by Greg_650 on 06/16/04 at 14:26:08

All of the "Boulevard" models are numbered according to their C.I. displacement rather than CC. I guess that is a way to attract the American market, but it seems kinda like a backwards step after everyone's gotten accustomed to the metric measurements. The "new Savage" engine retains all the same specs (bore and stroke, etc.) The next model size up is a S50 or 800...go figure the reasoning. What was wriong with the Intruder and Marauder 800?

I just wonder if this change will include simularities between models such that accessories will be more available for the "Savage Boulevard" too.

Could all this have to do with Kawasaki?

Title: Re: 2005 Suzuki S40 Boulevard
Post by PerrydaSavage on 06/17/04 at 02:37:44

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Could all this have to do with Kawasaki?

Good question Greg ... wouldn't be surprised now that Zuki and Kawi are in bed together, that in a few years you'll see the Cruiser line-up of both totally revamped and streamlined.
Love the new S40, but sadly I predict that the days of the "Big Single" may be numbered ...

Title: Re: 2005 Suzuki S40 Boulevard
Post by Greg_650 on 06/18/04 at 14:18:03

Big single days are numbered....sad but true. If the bigger is better theme doesn't get it, then the EPA will. One day it will be retired to the FSSNOC category, I guess. To survive the EPA, it will need to end up with fuel injection, liquid cooling, and a good ol' catalytic converter, I bet. Definitely wouldn't look the same on the street....and not much sense in a dirt version with the DR line up.

Title: Re: 2005 Suzuki S40 Boulevard
Post by Kropatchek on 06/18/04 at 15:50:01

Luckely we have a historic motor bike and get away withe the new regulations. ;D

Title: >:(Re: 2005 Suzuki S40 Boulevard
Post by AL_DOWN_UNDER on 06/24/04 at 23:31:43

I THINK THE NEW MODEL IS YUCK

Title: Re: 2005 Suzuki S40 Boulevard
Post by PerrydaSavage on 06/25/04 at 00:48:27

;DCare to elaborate Al? How come YUCK? The changes are not that extreme ... it is essentially the same Bike as before, just a 'lil more "streamlined" to enhance the subtle 60's Chopper lines the LS650 already had!

Title: Re: 2005 Suzuki S40 Boulevard
Post by Kropatchek on 06/25/04 at 08:30:22

I love it and when I can affort it I will buy it. The seat, the handlebars, the fenderstruts at the back are a big improvement. The black barrel is NOT. They (the Japs) can call it what they want, it is still a SAVAGE.

Title: Re: 2005 Suzuki S40 Boulevard
Post by gitarzan on 06/25/04 at 15:13:00

I'll bet the badge is glued on and will come off with a little coaxing with a piece of dental floss. Actually, most of the changes seem to be your typical mods that people do. At least some people. I like it. The name is twinky, but Savage was also kinda camp.

Title: Re: 2005 Suzuki S40 Boulevard
Post by AL_DOWN_UNDER on 06/26/04 at 00:43:53

Sorry guys i think the old savage have a very aggressive
savage look about them. This new one seems to have a tamed reto look about it.

Title: Re: 2005 Suzuki S40 Boulevard
Post by maria on 06/27/04 at 08:54:21

i like it - very much but they don't seem to be importing them into the UK at least all my enquiries have drawn a blank!! they haven't really changed that much, i don't like my sissy bar anyway - what is the seat height, iti is the same as before?

Title: Re: 2005 Suzuki S40 Boulevard
Post by Savage_Rob on 06/27/04 at 16:20:18

I've been doing a lot of reading lately on various bikes and had pretty much settled on the 2003/2004 model of the Savage 650 because of its back-to-basics appeal and the relative ease of maintenance. I am 41 and haven't ridden in about 15 years. I used to ride a KZ750 and was pretty happy with it. I gave it up about the time I got married and recently decided I wanted another bike. In general, I'm glad I did not already buy the 2004 because I really the cosmetic changes to the 2005. In my opinion, the flatter handlebars are nice and the white just looks good. The belt drive will be a nice change form the old chain hassles and I understand the sound of the Savage is fairly throaty too.

Title: Re: 2005 Suzuki S40 Boulevard
Post by AL_DOWN_UNDER on 06/27/04 at 22:28:59

THE SISSY BAR COMES IN HANDY ON LONG TRIPS FOR STRAPING YOUR BAGS TO. ALL SO THE SAVAGES ARE NOT LONG BIKES .WHEN TWO UP AND A FAIR BIT OF GRUNT THAT THE SAVAGES HAVE THE PILLON NEEDS THAT BAR .SO I THINK THEY HAVE GHANGED OUR CRUSIER SAVAGE TO A CITY COMUTER. :-/

Title: Re: 2005 Suzuki S40 Boulevard
Post by Savage_Rob on 06/28/04 at 10:01:45

Really the only thing I didn't like about the 2005 was the seat change - for two reasons. First, it is now 1-piece (and I really like the solo option). Second, no backrest/sissy bar. Of course, you can purchase a gel-seat now for it for about $280 I think. Personally, since I prefer the solo seat look I'll probably just sling leather bags over the pillion while I consider the gel options. I'm not sure whether they are 2-piece arrangements yet either. Oh well, first-things-first... waiting on the new S40's to arrive at my local dealers.