http://www.kbb.com/motorcycle/mileage-and-condition/trade-in/2009/suzuki/ls65...Kelly blue book has 750 and up touring bikes going 44,000 miles at 10 years as expected mileage. Of course 650's are half that.
Also, 44,000 miles is verslavy extended range of the cam chain.
And from my experience, it'll be using a bit of oil at that point.
Since the cost factor is half of other bikes, would you consider the savage as a throw-away? What would you consider a KIA compared to a Ford? You pay so much money and you expect it to go so far.
Due to my aching arse and small stature of the bike, I think it may be out of class when considering it as a touring bike. But throw away? No. Beater, learner, starter, or park it anywhere and not worry bike yes.