| MODEL | SUZUKI LS 650 SAVAGE 1986 - 1988 |
| Year | 1986 - 1988 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 652 cc / 39.8 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 94 x 94 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 24.6 kW / 33 hp @ 3400 rpm |
| Max Torque | 50 Nm / 36.9 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
| Ignition | Electronic transistorised |
| Induction | 40 mm Mikuni carburetor |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 5 Speed |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Belt |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Tubular steel, half-duplex cradle |
| Front Suspension | 38 mm telescopic forks, 140 mm / 5.5 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Dual Kayaba shock absorbers, preload adjustable, 80 mm / 3.1 in travel |
| Front Brakes | Single 240 mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | 160 mm drum |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2180 mm / 85.8 in |
| Overall Width | 680 mm / 26.8 in |
| Overall Height | 1065 mm / 41.9 in |
| Seat Height | 660 mm / 26.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 1480 mm / 58.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | 135 mm / 5.3 in |
| Dry Weight | 171 kg / 377 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 179 kg / 395 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 100/90-19 M/C 57H |
| Rear Tyre | 140/80-15 M/C 67H |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 10.5 Litres / 2.8 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.5 L/100 km / 43 US mpg |
| Top Speed | 142.9 km/h / 88.8 mph |
The original Savage 650 introduced Suzuki's big air-cooled single in a relaxed cruiser: pullback bars, teardrop tank, wide rear fender and spoked wheels. Strong low-rev pull and a low seat made it a friendly first big cruiser.
