To answer james may: Quoting Widipedia 'Royal Enfield is now the oldest motorcycle brand in the world still in production with the Bullet model enjoying the longest motorcycle production run of all time'. First in England, of course, and now in India.
The 500cc Bullet thumper has about the same horsepower/torque and weight of the Savage/S40. It's been modernized to fuel-injection (claiming 85MPG), electronic ignition, front disc brake, and a unit construction engine. Two-year unlimited miles warranty. See
http://www.enfieldmotorcycles.com/models/classic-g5.htmlIt's chain driven and much more handsome than the Savage/S40 if you prefer standards to cruisers, as I do. A cafe racer, trials, and continental kit are offered. I'm thinking of getting one. Cheaper than a Savage-based Ryca conversion. See
http://www.rycamotors.com/