Best first motorcycle? Suzuki S40 Savage 650. Watch this Ride and review

15 year old rides a Suzuki Savage 650

[@slimkek4254]

Truly wholesome seeing a father teaching the things he loves to his son. But teaching him how to ride motorcycles is on a different level of love right there. Man i wish more fathers were like you.

[@dmitrisafonov6976]

This is one of the best bikes ever, whether you are a beginner or a seasoned rider. Super versatile, great engine response, and incredible handling.

[@ChrisG3253032]

Ive been riding since '97, se definitely not a beginner. Actually i just swapped my '15 HD Street 500 for a '07 S40 Boulevard. I far prefer this, its lighter, narrower and has heaps of tortque. I love the simplicity too. Im not a fan of computers and EFI multi cylinder bikes.

[@leiachollet701]

I just found your video, as a guy on a pretty classy chopper said my best choice as a first bike would be this one. What I love about your video is that it seems very genuine and the fact that you take a viewer along for the ride is just 👌🏻 I'm sold haha so thank you! Wish me luck, hope I don't fall on my first try 😂

[@71455olds]

I appreciate the comment. This truly is one of the best 1st bikes

[@vlee3880]

This was awesome! thanks guys! I’m 5’6” and just buying my first bike. I sat on a BEAUTY of a bike today - a white, 3-tone S40. I hadn’t really been considering an S40, so hadn’t read or watched much. But this video totally gives me confidence that it’s a bike I’d really enjoy. Thanks Chris and Shady Bill!!

[@JAYKAY5295]

My second bike. Not sure why he kept saying great for a first bike. This bike is extremely powerful

[@tkmchap]

That 31 horse too much for you?😂

[@theheathster5179]

I wouldn’t go as far to say “extremely” powerful but 31 will get you down the road.

[@jreda2000]

650cc dual sport bikes are sometimes used to tour across continents. KLRs and DR650s can do it all, highways, backroads, 3rd world dirt roads and trails. They may not be great at any of them, but they can do them all. That 650 Savage can be a great starter bike that you can live with for years before needing "a real bike"

[@polaco650cc3]

Amazing motorcycle!!! Im owner model 1998 since year 2000 100.000 miles for roads and streets!!!

[@israelsepulveda8207]

Really you take over 100,000 milles? I'm owner of a 2003 whit 36,000 milles, and i was wondering how much life have this engine and the motorcicly in self? And what tips you can tell me? Please

[@polaco650cc3]

@@israelsepulveda8207 kkk Sorry, my english is very bad... I am brazilian!! kkk

[@TwoOnTheTar]

I was introduced to riding by my boyfriend. He test rode this bike for me and I bought it on his recommendation. I’ve had it just over a year now and I love it. 😊

[@jerrybriardy]

I keep hearing these called "beginner" bikes. I've been riding 40 years now and have been thinking about getting one. I have had an 1100 Virago for about 20 years now and found an 800 Intruder for cheap. I forgot how much I like riding small lightweight bikes. The 1100 is better on the highway but I much prefer the 800 for getting around town and I've heard these 650s are extremely easy to work on, very low maintenance.

[@user-wh9mn7yv2b]

Yes, it's easy to DIY by easy way....save bucks out of bike shop

[@trystanjones2412]

Thanks for a very informative review. I've still got my 1963 Triumph 650 Thunderbird which I bought in 1985, but as I'm aproaching retirement, I'd like to have something more like the Honda CM250 which I had before the Triumph. To be honest, these old Triumphs can be quite hard work in comparison. So yes, I think I will be looking at the Savage a bit more seriously now. And keeping the Triumph as well.🙂

[@drdoc7508]

Exc first bike and Beyond.. This is a great intermediate also.. Njoy and Be Safe

[@gerrymcdonald6194]

Had one. Loved it. And regret selling it. Have had several bikes since, more power, more image. But that S40 was my love. Had a guy pull up beside me at a city intersection while we waited for the light to change. He rolled down that window of his pickup truck and yelled at me, 'I had one of those! Nothing could beat it across an intersection!'. Sounds funny, but the thing had more low end grunt than a John Deere.. really! It was a blast to ride in the city and country roads. It was light, fun, and cheap. Loved it. Wish I hadn't sold it.

[@jhoodied4861]

This was my first bike. Took it all over the country.

[@josephdavis1797]

I think he hit it dead on with the suzuki S40. Nice relaxed ride. For a 650cc machine. Its sounds pretty Good

[@Cocytus]

He looks almost like Tanner Buchanan with that hair style. Very Cool.

[@MikeJones-oo7wi]

Mine has done over 213,000 km's and never had the head off

[@jasonbentley9968]

I do miss my Savage sometimes lol traded it in for a Sportster in the end. I still loved my Savage though, like a little hornet

[@michaelelse9328]

💥 S 💨 A 💨 V 💨 A 💨 G 💨 E 💥 ✌🏻 Good luck Chris! 🤞🏻

[@factsnfeatures]

After going from my Twinstar to a Vulcan i miss having a smaller bike. There's one of these for sale half a mile down the road from me that looks like it just rolled out of the showroom... Really thinking about it...

[@himynameis_2346]

Great straightforward video. Do you think 6’1 220lbs would be a bit too cramped? Looking at this as a potential first bike

[@ecec5863]

since this bike is not that heavy why not cut the piston and crankshell shorter which allow the piston to pump faster and acheive a higher rpm

[@news603redux]

You should know that they ALL have a badly designed cam chain tensioner that can go BOOM anywhere from your indicated mileage on. You may get some cam chain noise first {if you're lucky} or you may not. Fix it now while you can {I've had two}.

[@alrightlastone]

Really dig this video- thank you!

[@Imran-qz3xm]

Great rewiew. Thanks 😊

[@motoirek5908]

Savage 💙💙💙💙love mam takiego Pozdrawiam serdecznie 👍🇵🇱z Polski 😊

[@ferjaxs7521]

I may be late but Ive just last week bought one as my first bike and Id like to know what exhaust youve got/had on yours

[@KubaJ100]

Nice review. I'm still not sure if I should get a Savage or something like GS500e for a first bike. Is cruising on the highway at 60-70mph relatively comfortable? I was training for the license on MT-07, so not totally green, but it was a little too big.

[@71455olds]

The gs500e is a great 1st bike. it has way more zip than a small cruiser. and is way more fun, That said as a 1st bike I think the small cruisers are a bit better to learn on due to the low seat height. All will run 60-70 all day long and all are an east sell to the next new rider.

[@vlee3880]

Also - 2 chances for a t-shirt! Sweet! (Can I just buy one? I AM looking for some new, cool t-shirts!)

[@nigo225]

This bike's seat looks like it's meant for a Harley, but does anyone know the model number for this seat? Please also share the installation instructions if available. Does anyone have any information on this?

[@user-hihumi-kei]

Good bike ! i owned this

[@dcriminologist5347]

Im 6'4 and 300 lbs ,will it work for me?

[@71455olds]

honestlyt 6'4 you will cramped. look for a Kawasaki Vulcan 800 or Suzuki Volusia 800

[@rickiejacobs5910]

Have you considered the Yamaha V Star 250?

[@jeffreyaddison7474]

Just subscribed

[@kevin2298]

I know it's a 650..but looks like a 250 Rebel frame

[@SteveB-hy2ci]

Did you teach him to wear pink when he rides bikes dad?

[@tim2891]

How do you have a permit at 15 in nj

[@putheflamesoutyahoo1503]

needs 6 speeds....305 wwas a big bike once apon a time....wt?

[@maxbartholic8090]

Buy a blue collar kit have a good father son project for the s40

[@mina-un7ex]

Anyone what model is that blue bike?

[@71455olds]

2006 triumph thruxton

[@cbsnews8725]

Great father

[@alainremi267]

Thanks... I had not one but two of these in the 80' & 90' when they were called "Suzuki Savage", my wife loved them with its small backrest. I love the belt so much so that I replace my second Savage 650 with a BMW Scarver 650 that also had a belt 😃😃😃 kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6fam3WFmLWLm5I&ab_channel=MenandMotors