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 Жыл бұрын
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.
@ChrisG325303210 ай бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
I appreciate the comment. This truly is one of the best 1st bikes
@vlee3880 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
My second bike. Not sure why he kept saying great for a first bike. This bike is extremely powerful
@tkmchap Жыл бұрын
That 31 horse too much for you?😂
@theheathster5179 Жыл бұрын
I wouldn’t go as far to say “extremely” powerful but 31 will get you down the road.
@jreda2000 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Amazing motorcycle!!! Im owner model 1998 since year 2000 100.000 miles for roads and streets!!!
@israelsepulveda8207 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
@@israelsepulveda8207 kkk Sorry, my english is very bad... I am brazilian!! kkk
@TwoOnTheTar4 ай бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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-wh9mn7yv2b5 ай бұрын
Yes, it's easy to DIY by easy way....save bucks out of bike shop
@trystanjones241219 күн бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Exc first bike and Beyond.. This is a great intermediate also.. Njoy and Be Safe
@gerrymcdonald61948 ай бұрын
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.
@jhoodied48612 ай бұрын
This was my first bike. Took it all over the country.
@josephdavis1797 Жыл бұрын
I think he hit it dead on with the suzuki S40. Nice relaxed ride. For a 650cc machine. Its sounds pretty Good
@Cocytus7 ай бұрын
He looks almost like Tanner Buchanan with that hair style. Very Cool.
@MikeJones-oo7wi Жыл бұрын
Mine has done over 213,000 km's and never had the head off
@jasonbentley9968 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
💥 S 💨 A 💨 V 💨 A 💨 G 💨 E 💥 ✌🏻 Good luck Chris! 🤞🏻
@factsnfeatures3 ай бұрын
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_23463 ай бұрын
Great straightforward video. Do you think 6’1 220lbs would be a bit too cramped? Looking at this as a potential first bike
@ecec5863 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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}.
@alrightlastone11 ай бұрын
Really dig this video- thank you!
@Imran-qz3xm Жыл бұрын
Great rewiew. Thanks 😊
@motoirek5908 Жыл бұрын
Savage 💙💙💙💙love mam takiego Pozdrawiam serdecznie 👍🇵🇱z Polski 😊
@ferjaxs75215 ай бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Also - 2 chances for a t-shirt! Sweet! (Can I just buy one? I AM looking for some new, cool t-shirts!)
@nigo22511 ай бұрын
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-kei4 ай бұрын
Good bike ! i owned this
@dcriminologist534711 ай бұрын
Im 6'4 and 300 lbs ,will it work for me?
@71455olds11 ай бұрын
honestlyt 6'4 you will cramped. look for a Kawasaki Vulcan 800 or Suzuki Volusia 800
@rickiejacobs5910 Жыл бұрын
Have you considered the Yamaha V Star 250?
@jeffreyaddison7474 Жыл бұрын
Just subscribed
@kevin229811 ай бұрын
I know it's a 650..but looks like a 250 Rebel frame
@SteveB-hy2ci3 ай бұрын
Did you teach him to wear pink when he rides bikes dad?
@tim2891 Жыл бұрын
How do you have a permit at 15 in nj
@putheflamesoutyahoo15032 ай бұрын
needs 6 speeds....305 wwas a big bike once apon a time....wt?
@maxbartholic809011 ай бұрын
Buy a blue collar kit have a good father son project for the s40
@mina-un7ex5 ай бұрын
Anyone what model is that blue bike?
@71455olds5 ай бұрын
2006 triumph thruxton
@cbsnews8725 Жыл бұрын
Great father
@alainremi267 Жыл бұрын
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