Quote:One question though, how can you say that it is not as powerful as a 600 silverwing? Have you ever rode a Savage/S40? by steelwolf
Yes, steelwolf. I was able to test drive the S40. Regarding the feeling of 'raw torque' at low RPMs the S40 has the lead. I am looking at the S40 as a communter bike and not as a touring bike which is where the Silverwing excels. You can cruise 90+ all day long on the Silverwing with no vibration. There is a speedlimiter on the Silverwing that kicks in at an indicated 110mph. The claimed HP on the S40 is said to be about 30hp while the Silverwing claim is about 48hp. Since I never dynoed these bikes personally, I can't vouch for the figures above other than what I read.. and the short S40 test drive does not classify me worthy to comment on the S40 reliability
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I'm not looking at the S40 with regards to horsepower or a touring bike. I have owned 2 Hayabusas of which one was stolen.. and after having 2 sportbikes and 1 Harley Road King Classic stolen.. I have bought bikes that are on the "least stolen list".
I just haven't had the opportunity to drive the S40 on a day to day basis like many of you do on this forum. I don't consider my test drive experience on the S40 to be an accurate accessment to those of you who have ridden your Savage/S40 on a day-to-day, year-to-year basis. I do like the ergonomics, belt drive, simplicity of the S40 and it is these qualities within given parameters of hopeful 'Reliability' that I am considering buying the S40.
FYI - The Silverwing rides nicely now, but dealing with the recalls of the real wheel, gas tank, handle bars, centerstand by Honda with the Silverwing sometime 2 months in the shop waiting for parts on recalls was not encouraging. Then the headache of getting the rattles out of the plastics pieces, faulty fork seals going out, etc. It's a nice long distance and daily commuter, but I wouldn't buy another Silverwing. I've already been through 2 Honda Reflexes in 2006
and very disappointed with 'Quality Control' on the Reflex.
I've had no problems and no quirks with the Suzuki Hayabusa during the 3 years of ownership between both Hayabusas. I would have no problems buying another Hayabusa, but until the theft issue is resolved..
I rather be riding
than constant worry about my motorcycles being stolen