Posted by Bruce Clarke on June 14, 1999 at 02:41:10:
In Reply to: Savage has no power ? posted by Sirchie E Hewas on June 13, 1999 at 06:43:23:
>I am considering a purchase of this bike. I have
>"motorcycles for dummies" book and it says don't
>buy this bike.
Sounds like the author is the dummy...
> Says the engine is weak, even
>compared to other thumpers.
Yep. It is low on power for a 650 cc single. The engine puts out about 30 HP, which is more like a typical 350.
If power is your main criteria for buying a motorcycle you shouldn't consider the Savage, but then you shouldn't consider _any_ single cylinder bike.
I've found mine to be as reliable as a stone ax (my main criteria), costs almost nothing in maintenance, has enough power/torque to plod along down the highway all day long, and looks fairly nice in my humble opinion.