Suzuki Boulevard S40

Suzuki Boulevard S40
1988 Suzuki LS650 Savage
ManufacturerSuzuki Motor Corporation
Also calledSuzuki LS650 Savage
Production1986—2020
AssemblyToyokawa, Aichi, Japan[1]
ClassCruiser
Engine652 cc (39.8 cu in) 4‑stroke, SOHC, 4‑valve single cylinder, air‑cooled,[2] Mikuni BS40 CV carburetor
Bore / stroke94.0 mm × 94.0 mm (3.70 in × 3.70 in) [2]
Compression ratio8.5:1 [2]
Power31 hp (23 kW) @ 5400 rpm[3]
Torque50 N⋅m (37 lbf⋅ft) @ 3400 rpm[3]
Ignition typeElectronic (transistorized) [2]
TransmissionManual 5-speed constant mesh, belt drive [2]
Frame typeHalf-duplex cradle
SuspensionF: Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped, 140 mm (5.5 in) stroke
R: Swingarm type, coil spring, oil damped 80 mm (3.1 in) travel [2]
BrakesF: Disc
R: Drum
TiresF: 100/90-19M/C 57H, tube type
R: 140/80-15M/C 67H, tube type [2]
Rake, trail35 deg / 147 mm (5.8 in) [2]
Wheelbase1,480 mm (58 in) [2]
DimensionsL: 2,180 mm (86 in)
W: 720 mm (28 in)
H: 1,105 mm (43.5 in) [2]
Seat height700 mm (28 in) [2]
Weight173 kg (381 lb) [4] (wet)
Fuel capacity10.5 L (2.3 imp gal; 2.8 US gal) (including 2.5 L of reserve) [2]
Oil capacity2.0 L (2.1 US qt) with filter change [2]
Fuel consumption50 mpg‑US (4.7 L/100 km; 60 mpg‑imp) [5]
Turning radius2.6 m (8 ft 6 in) [2]

The Suzuki Boulevard S40 (formerly Suzuki LS650 Savage) is a lightweight cruiser motorcycle manufactured by the Suzuki Motor Corporation[3][6][7] for the Japanese domestic market, and exported to New Zealand,[8][9] North America,[10][11][12][13] as well as to Chile[14] and other countries.

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  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n Schoeberle, Derek (11 April 2012). "2012 Boulevard S40" (PDF). Key Features & Specs. Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. Retrieved 28 June 2013.
  3. ^ a b c Biker, Maxx (9 June 2010). "2010 Suzuki Boulevard S40 Review". Motorcycle Reviews. TopSpeed. Retrieved 20 June 2013. The Suzuki Boulevard S40 is an entry-level cruising motorcycle derived from the LS650 Savage, the first chopper manufactured by a Japanese builder in 1986.
  4. ^ Friedman, Art (January 2006). "2006 Suzuki Boulevard S40 Motorcycle Road Test: The Savage Turns 20". Motorcycle Cruiser. Retrieved 20 June 2013. Introduced in 1986 as the Savage, Suzuki's Boulevard S40 650 cc single-cylinder cruiser motorcycle still has its charms after two decades.
  5. ^ "Performance Index" (PDF). Motorcycle Consumer News. January 2006. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-05-04. Retrieved 24 June 2013.
  6. ^ "Boulevard S40 (LS650)" (PDF). Leaflet 99999-A0101-191. Suzuki Motor Company. March 2008. Retrieved 20 June 2013.
  7. ^ "Boulevard S40 (LS650) L3" (PDF). Leaflet 99999-A0101-131. Suzuki Motor Corporation. September 2012. Retrieved 20 June 2013.
  8. ^ "Boulevard S40". Suzuki New Zealand Limited. Archived from the original on 6 February 2013. Retrieved 1 July 2013.
  9. ^ "New Suzuki LS650 (9702)". Wellington Motorcycles. Archived from the original on 8 February 2013. Retrieved 1 July 2013.
  10. ^ "Features" (PDF). S4 2011 Brochure. American Suzuki Motor Corporation. 2010. Retrieved 20 June 2013.
  11. ^ "Boulevard S40 - 2013". Product Lines. Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. Retrieved 20 June 2013.
  12. ^ "Boulevard S40 - 2013". Product Lines. Suzuki Canada Inc. Archived from the original on 18 November 2012. Retrieved 20 June 2013.
  13. ^ "Boulevard S40". Motos. Suzuki Motor de México. Retrieved 20 June 2013.
  14. ^ "Boulevard S40". Motos. Suzuki Chile. Retrieved 20 June 2013.