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JOSPDX1 · 05-01-2005, 10:27 PM

Any bad or good comments on an S40. It would be my first mc. I now have a Yamaha vino 125 scooter.

trini0 · 05-01-2005, 11:16 PM

Not sure if you searched the site ->
http://www.suzuki-bikes.com/forum/se...searchid=39077

JOSPDX1 · 05-02-2005, 12:36 AM

I looked at it. Thanks for the tip to look at it. And it is a s40 not m40 as I had asked.
One question: What do they mean by 'thumper'?

oldgeezer · 05-02-2005, 05:37 AM

The S40 or Savage is a single cylinder engine and the exhaust makes a thumping sound, thus the name. The Savage is a really nice bike. It has a lot of zip and will run highway speeds all day.

Texas Jay · 05-02-2005, 05:45 PM

I almost bought one last year for my first bike. I would have got it, but I was too big. I don't think Harley, Honda, Kawasaki, or Yamaha have anything close to it in that price range. Under $4,500 for a new, competent, high-quality, Boulevard cruiser?

One warning: there's a small chance you may "outgrow" the S40, depending on your size, riding ability, expectations, etc. But I wouldn't worry too much about that. Go with what you feel comfortable with. Some of my friends said I would soon "outgrow" my Intruder VS 800 and that I'd want an S83 in six months. They were dead wrong: I liked the 800 in the showroom and I like it even more now.

DrBob · 05-02-2005, 05:48 PM

The single cylinder S40/ Savage is a good, solid bike. Nothing spectacular, but a good, reliable, mild-mannered bike to start out on that is large enough to carry an adult without looking like a toy. They vibrate a lot more than a v-twin, and they are rather small compared to most cruisers, so most people who get them want a bigger bike in a year or two. Save yourself a bunch of money and get a used Savage (same bike pre-2005 name change) and pass it on to another new rider next season when you are ready for a new S50, M50, or larger cruiser.

Ann Brown · 05-18-2005, 07:28 PM

I just got my S40 and love it. The guys are right though, if you plan on riding for many years (don't know your age) you will probably out grow it. I am 55+ so for me it is a good choice. Lots of country roads where I live and enough small towns to cruise for miles with very little traffic to contend with. Good luck

v0lusia · 05-18-2005, 08:29 PM

Ride safe... sounds like you made a good choice......

05-01-2005, 10:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
JOSPDX1 Newbie Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: yamaha vino 125 Location: Oregon Posts: 4	Info on S40 Any bad or good comments on an S40. It would be my first mc. I now have a Yamaha vino 125 scooter. Last edited by JOSPDX1; 05-01-2005 at 10:38 PM.

05-02-2005, 05:37 AM	#4 (permalink)
oldgeezer Handlebar Consultant Joined: Aug 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 646	The S40 or Savage is a single cylinder engine and the exhaust makes a thumping sound, thus the name. The Savage is a really nice bike. It has a lot of zip and will run highway speeds all day. __________________ Oh, he's very popular Ed. The sportos, the motorheads, geeks, sluts, bloods, wastoids, dweebies, d!ckheads--they all adore him. They think he's a righteous dude.

05-02-2005, 05:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
Texas Jay Kickstand Operator Joined: Oct 2004 Bike: '04 VS 800 Intruder Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 252	I almost bought one last year for my first bike. I would have got it, but I was too big. I don't think Harley, Honda, Kawasaki, or Yamaha have anything close to it in that price range. Under $4,500 for a new, competent, high-quality, Boulevard cruiser? One warning: there's a small chance you may "outgrow" the S40, depending on your size, riding ability, expectations, etc. But I wouldn't worry too much about that. Go with what you feel comfortable with. Some of my friends said I would soon "outgrow" my Intruder VS 800 and that I'd want an S83 in six months. They were dead wrong: I liked the 800 in the showroom and I like it even more now. __________________ University of Connecticut Husky Southern Methodist University Mustang "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing" ... Edmund Burke Last edited by Texas Jay; 05-02-2005 at 05:49 PM.

05-02-2005, 05:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
DrBob In The Zone Joined: May 2004 Bike: several Location: Decatur, GA Posts: 2,621	The single cylinder S40/ Savage is a good, solid bike. Nothing spectacular, but a good, reliable, mild-mannered bike to start out on that is large enough to carry an adult without looking like a toy. They vibrate a lot more than a v-twin, and they are rather small compared to most cruisers, so most people who get them want a bigger bike in a year or two. Save yourself a bunch of money and get a used Savage (same bike pre-2005 name change) and pass it on to another new rider next season when you are ready for a new S50, M50, or larger cruiser. __________________ Dream like you'll live forever, live like you'll die tomorrow. You MUST obey the pug dog!

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05-01-2005, 11:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
trini0 Needs an Identity Joined: Jan 2005 Bike: Bad C50 blk Location: Ft. Lauderdale FL, USA Posts: 436	Not sure if you searched the site -> http://www.suzuki-bikes.com/forum/se...searchid=39077

05-02-2005, 12:36 AM	#3 (permalink)
JOSPDX1 Newbie Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: yamaha vino 125 Location: Oregon Posts: 4	I looked at it. Thanks for the tip to look at it. And it is a s40 not m40 as I had asked. One question: What do they mean by 'thumper'?

05-18-2005, 07:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
Ann Brown Newbie Joined: May 2005 Bike: Suzuki S40 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 9	I just got my S40 and love it. The guys are right though, if you plan on riding for many years (don't know your age) you will probably out grow it. I am 55+ so for me it is a good choice. Lots of country roads where I live and enough small towns to cruise for miles with very little traffic to contend with. Good luck

05-18-2005, 08:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
v0lusia TurtleWax Taster Joined: Oct 2004 Location: Central MA Posts: 554	Ride safe... sounds like you made a good choice......

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