Suzuki LS650 Savage (Boulevard S40): review, history, specs

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Class: cruiser

Production: 1986-2020

Also called: Suzuki Savage 650

Models
Suzuki LS650 Savage

1986-2004

(Europe, North America)

Suzuki Boulevard S40

2005-2020

(North America, Australia)

Suzuki LS650 Savage
Suzuki Boulevard S40

History

History
Year Country Name / Frame / Engine
1986 Europe, North America Name: Suzuki Savage 650

Code: LS650PG, LS650FG

1988 Europe, North America Name: Suzuki Savage 650

Code: LS650FJ, LS650PJ

1989 Europe, North America Name: Suzuki Savage 650

Code: LS650PK, LS650FK

1990 Europe, North America Name: Suzuki Savage 650

Code: LS650PL, LS650FL

1991 Europe, North America Name: Suzuki Savage 650

Code: LS650PM, LS650M

1992 North America Name: Suzuki Savage 650

Code: LS650N

1993 North America Name: Suzuki Savage 650

Code: LS650P

1994 Europe Name: Suzuki Savage 650

Code: LS650PR

1996 Europe, North America Name: Suzuki Savage 650

Code: LS650PT

1997 Europe, North America Name: Suzuki Savage 650

Code: LS650PV

1998 Europe, North America Name: Suzuki Savage 650

Code: LS650PW

1999 Europe, North America Name: Suzuki Savage 650

Code: LS650PX

2000 Europe, North America Name: Suzuki Savage 650

Code: LS650PY

2001 Europe, North America Name: Suzuki Savage 650

Code: LS650PK1

2002 Europe, North America Name: Suzuki Savage 650

Code: LS650PK2

2003 Europe, North America Name: Suzuki Savage 650

Code: LS650PK3

2004 North America Name: Suzuki Savage 650

Code: LS650PK4

2005 North America Name: Suzuki Boulevard S40

Code: LS650K5

2006 North America Name: Suzuki Boulevard S40

Code: LS650K6

2007 North America Name: Suzuki Boulevard S40

Code: LS650K7

2008 North America Name: Suzuki Boulevard S40

Code: LS650K8

2009 North America Name: Suzuki Boulevard S40

Code: LS650K9

2010 North America Name: Suzuki Boulevard S40

Code: LS650L0

2011 North America Name: Suzuki Boulevard S40

Code: LS650L1

2012 North America Name: Suzuki Boulevard S40

Code: LS650L2

2013 North America Name: Suzuki Boulevard S40

Code: LS650L3

2014 North America Name: Suzuki Boulevard S40

Code: LS650L4

2015 North America, Australia Name: Suzuki Boulevard S40

Code: LS650L5

2016 North America, Australia Name: Suzuki Boulevard S40

Code: LS650L6

2017 North America, Australia Name: Suzuki Boulevard S40

Code: LS650L7, LS650BL7

2018 North America, Australia Name: Suzuki Boulevard S40

Code: LS650L8, LS650BL8

2019 North America, Australia Name: Suzuki Boulevard S40

Code: LS650L9, LS650BL9

2020 Australia Name: Suzuki Boulevard S40

Code: LS650BM0

Specifications

Suzuki LS650 Savage (Boulevard S40): specs.

Specifications
DIMENSIONS Overall length 2180 mm / 85,8 in
Overall width 775 mm / 30,5 in – LS650 Savage

720 mm / 28,3 in – Boulevard S40

Overall height 1150 mm / 45,3 in – LS650 Savage

1105 mm / 43,5 in – Boulevard S40

Seat height 700 mm / 27,6 in
Wheelbase 1480 mm / 58,3 in
Ground clearance 135 mm / 5,3 in
Dry weight 160 kg / 352 lbs
Curb (wet) weight 173 kg / 381 lbs
FRAME Type Semi-double cradle (steel)
Front suspension, travel Telescopic fork, 140 mm / 5,5 in
Rear suspension, travel Swingarm with twin-shock (adjustable 5-way spring pre-load), 80 mm / 3,1 in
Front tire size 100/90-19M/C 57H
Rear tire size 140/80-15M/C 67H
Front brake Single disc, 265 mm, 1-piston caliper
Rear brake Drum
Fuel capacity 10,5 l / 2,8 US gal (reserve – 2,5 l)
Trail 147 mm / 5,8 in
Fuel economy / consumption 4,7 l / 100 km (50 US mpg)[1]
ENGINE Type Air-cooled 4-stroke
Cylinder arrangement Single cylinder
Bore & Stroke 94,0 x 94,0 mm
Displacement 652 cm³ (39,8 cu in)
Compression ratio 8.5:1
Valve train Chain driven SOHC, 4 valves
Max. power 30,0 hp (22,0 kW) / 5500 rpm
Max. torque 45 Nm (4,6 kgf*m) / 3000 rpm
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) 6,98 sec.[2]
Top speed 137 km/h (85 mph)[3]
CARBURETION SYSTEM Type Carburetor, 1x Mikuni BS40SS
ID
DRIVE TRAIN Clutch Wet, multi-plate, cable operated
Transmission 4-speed – LS650 (1986-1992)

5-speed – LS650 (1993+)

Final drive Belt
Primary reduction 1.810
Final reduction 2.956
Gear ratio

I

II

III

IV

V


2.333

1.578

1.142

0.956

0.884

ELECTRICAL Ignition Transistorized
Alternator Three-phase A.C. Generator
Battery capacity 12V-14Ah

Images

Suzuki LS650 Savage (Boulevard S40): images, gallery.

Suzuki Boulevard S40
Suzuki Boulevard S40
Suzuki LS650 Savage
Suzuki LS650 Savage
Suzuki LS650 Savage
Suzuki LS650 Savage

Videos

Suzuki LS650 Savage (Boulevard S40): video.

2003 SUZUKI LS650 SAVAGE 650
2005 SUZUKI S40 BOULEVARD 650

Manuals

Suzuki LS650 Savage (Boulevard S40): manuals, parts, microfiches.

  1. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Suzuki LS650 (09/1996) | Average MPG
  2. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Suzuki LS650 (09/1996) | 0-60 mph
  3. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Suzuki LS650 (09/1996) | Top speed