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Smokestack Full Member Offline The Devil made me do it! Posts: 244 The Hammer, Canada Gender:	Savage Vs. XS650? 08/29/11 at 16:34:08 What are the performance differences, whatever they may be, between a 650 single and a 650 parallel twin? I might have the chance to pick up an XS650 for dirt cheap, and was wondering what to expect from the ride if I go ahead.....
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Serowbot YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline OK.... so what's the speed of dark? Posts: 28674 Tucson Az Gender:	Re: Savage Vs. XS650? Reply #1 - 08/29/11 at 17:05:49 What year?... Pre-80' models were points ignition... You'll get 10 or 15 extra ponies, and maybe 10mph more top speed... Parts will be harder to find, and more expensive... Beautiful bike and engine... Japanese Bonnie... I want that front fender!... ...
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Re: Savage Vs. XS650?
Reply #2 - 08/29/11 at 17:14:46

Yamaha has dropped all parts support for the bike as it is way past their 15 year limit.

But it was a famous flat-track platform and when tweeked to the max it murderized all the Hurleys all over dirt tracks all over America.

It has also been a chopper/bobber and a cafe racer platform par excellence.

In stock tune, it was noted for mild broad power.

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Reply #3 - 08/29/11 at 17:46:35

Thanks for the quick relpies, yo! I believe it's a '77. Kick only, and in relatively good shape. A rider, but a well cared for one. Single owner.

So the parallel twin puts out more ponies, huh? Interesting. With some work this might be fun..... But I'll hafta Kong the frame within an inch of it's life!

I guessed that there wasn't much in the way of OEM parts support from Yamaha anymore, but there's a bunch 3rd parties making parts for this thing, 'cuz its so popular as base for choppin'. Kinda like the old CB's.

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MotoBuddha Serious Thumper Offline Let's roll! Posts: 1416 Charlotte, NC	Re: Savage Vs. XS650? Reply #4 - 08/29/11 at 18:48:35 There's a very healthy online community and there are aftermarket parts available -- more than for the savage.
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bill67 Serious Thumper Offline old tired Posts: 8517 genoa city wisconsin Gender:	Re: Savage Vs. XS650? Reply #5 - 08/29/11 at 18:58:58 They weren't know as a good handling bike.
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Boofer Serious Thumper Offline Nearly too old. Posts: 1760 N Ms Gender:	Re: Savage Vs. XS650? Reply #6 - 08/29/11 at 19:04:55 Bill is right about handling. Used to ride with a blue one on weekends. And yes, a v-twin or parrallel twin will always have more power with the same cc.
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BurnPgh Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 1732	Re: Savage Vs. XS650? Reply #7 - 08/29/11 at 19:59:38 the savage aint the greatest handling bike either.
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Edgar Senior Member Offline Are you a lucky little lady in the city of light? Posts: 353 San Diego	Re: Savage Vs. XS650? Reply #8 - 08/29/11 at 20:05:29 Dude get the XS. It's a classic, and since it's so popular for bobbing, it'll have a waaaay better re sale value should you ever need to sell. All around it's just a better bike
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justin_o_guy2 Serious Thumper Offline What happened? Posts: 55279 East Texas, 1/2 dallas/la.	Re: Savage Vs. XS650? Reply #9 - 08/29/11 at 20:06:21 BurnPgh wrote on 08/29/11 at 19:59:38: the savage aint the greatest handling bike either. In a long 65 mph sweeper, mine turns into a drunken rubber cow,, & thats With the fork brace,.
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Re: Savage Vs. XS650?
Reply #10 - 08/30/11 at 06:49:29

justin_o_guy2 wrote on 08/29/11 at 20:06:21:

BurnPgh wrote on 08/29/11 at 19:59:38:

the savage aint the greatest handling bike either.

In a long 65 mph sweeper, mine turns into a drunken rubber cow,, & thats With the fork brace,.

Hummmm'm, I ain't no youngster no more, don't lay'm down like I used to, Wink

but compared to other bikes I had long ago, I think this one handles quite well,.....even w/o a FB. The opinions of some of the oldtimers here about (not only) the handling of this bike, I've often wondered why they would ever have one.....let alone keep one.

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Re: Savage Vs. XS650?
Reply #11 - 08/30/11 at 13:39:44

Routy wrote on 08/30/11 at 06:49:29:

justin_o_guy2 wrote on 08/29/11 at 20:06:21:

BurnPgh wrote on 08/29/11 at 19:59:38:

the savage aint the greatest handling bike either.

In a long 65 mph sweeper, mine turns into a drunken rubber cow,, & thats With the fork brace,.

Hummmm'm, I ain't no youngster no more, don't lay'm down like I used to, Wink

but compared to other bikes I had long ago, I think this one handles quite well,.....even w/o a FB. The opinions of some of the oldtimers here about (not only) the handling of this bike, I've often wondered why they would ever have one.....let alone keep one.

dollar for dollar, you still can hardly beat it even with its quirks. If not the savage you're looking at potentially too much power/maint/money. You get a 250 size and price, with 450 power in a 650 package that almost anyone can take care of.

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Reply #12 - 08/30/11 at 13:44:57

Let me make this point,, YES, the Savage gets unruly at speeds that would get a guy hurt to go down,, Its a bit of a handful, yes, the beauty of that is, it doesnt Lure me into a situation as easily as some very good handling machine might.. Its been said its more un to ride a slow bike fast than a fast bike slow. Honestly, I am not a good enough rider to use a real good bike,, I NEED a bike that keeps me from running 80 & 100 mph thru a sweeper,, if it felt good up there, I probably try it..

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EJID Serious Thumper Offline Work to ride and ride to work. Posts: 1536 Pocatello, ID Gender:	Re: Savage Vs. XS650? Reply #13 - 08/30/11 at 13:56:58 Just saw this one listed on CL today...looks pretty good for a bobber. http://boise.craigslist.org/mcy/2573529658.html
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MotoBuddha Serious Thumper Offline Let's roll! Posts: 1416 Charlotte, NC	Re: Savage Vs. XS650? Reply #14 - 08/30/11 at 17:05:30 Edgar wrote on 08/29/11 at 20:05:29: Dude get the XS. It's a classic, and since it's so popular for bobbing Also popular for cafe racers, street trackers and good old restoration.
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