It amazes me how quickly the power band drops off on a basicly stock Savage. Not long after I got my 96 I was in traffic on I-71 going to work one morning. Not looking at my speed,just rolling along with the flow when I had to roll out to the left lane and pass a line of trucks starting uphill. When I got to the top I glance at the speedo and it indicated just over 90mph
. It seemed like it got there in a flash but that was it! Nothing left in the boiler!
Note my scooter does have a Dunhill style exhaust and jet upgrade,nothing else I know of,but it also has a Memphis Shades Slim windshield which adds some drag. Also running the stock size rear tire so the speedo is likely off a few clicks too!
That's my experience for what it's worth!