Well it seems I'm the only "big" guy out there riding this bike. I'm 5'9" but a bit heavier than all yall..
Bike has pretty much all the power I need. It gets winded on the highway but I think that's normal at 70 mph like all Savages. I'm sure for all the >170 lb people that ride its really peppy. I've ridden two up (bit over capacity) and still this beast pulls us along.
So no, power IS NOT an issue with this bike. What is the issue? Ergos, seat I think mainly. If it's one thing everyone b!tches about at one time or another is the seat from he!!.
But I digress. I loved the fit of my fathers ACE 750. If I had twice the money I'd been on that bike. But again, it's twice the money, ect. Built better in my opinion too.
I think if you've got a bit of cash, keep looking around. You'll know the right bike when you sit on it. The Savage really was the right bike for me don't get me wrong. I am not as experienced (to riding) as most people on here, it was my first bike, and well CHEAP. I got an almost new bike (less than 3000 mi? still had mold spikes on tires) for like half the cost of a new one.
Good all around beginners bike...
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