Anyone knows anything about S-50? Reliability,... etc.
Is this a logical step up after savage or it is pretty much the same bike with a bit more power

The S-50 is a reliable machine from what I've seen at work. No real flaws or recalls. The only thing I don't care for is when it comes time to check the valves, it's a real fun task!!! Reason being is that the frame of the bike sets very close to where you get in to the valves. The first time I did one i went ahead and bent  a couple of feeler gauges so i would have them for the next time. Other than that there is nothing else that i've seen, they are a little bigger than the savage, but not much. If i was you, looking for a bigger bike, look at the M-50, considered a muscle bike, cost only about $400-500 dollars more and you'll get fuel injection instead of a carb., and it's a sweet looking bike that's not some monster that you have to fight with at slow speeds or stops. comes in blue,red and black (black is a little cheaper. hope this helps you out!!!

CHRIS wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:09:

I love the M50, I think it will be my 2nd bike (finances willing).

M-50 (800 Marauder) and C-50 (800 Volusia) are both really good bikes. The S-50 (800 Intruder) is okay if you are about 5 foot 5 or so. The Intruder version has had recalls on the gas valve. The other 2 haven't. The Intruder is twin carbed, changing the air filter is a real "treat", as is synching the carbs. Lisa loves her 96 Intruder 800. I prefer the newer M and C models, a much more classic set of lines. Of course, they are shafties, so I bought a Vulcan, chain driven. Personal preference, I don't like "shaft jacking".
-WD