Hay Paul

Horse Power is "Over Rated" anyway ... Once ya got enough ... The Rest Don't Matter ...  kinda like some other things in life .  

In My experience 50 HP will do over 100 mph and gain speed as fast or faster than most cars will ... so all that extra HP is never needed anyway.
It's almost amusing how people chase after those big "HP" numbers .    

I've had a lot of enjoyment out of machines similar to this ...  https://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/suzu/suzuki_ls650_p_savage%2095.htm

Light weight now ... That is a REAL PLUS !  

I hope that helps keep ya out of trouble !  

Too funny…the link with the Savage.  

I know…I get caught up in the power hype that I really don’t need!  It looks like it’s gunna be a pretty cool bike though.

My 2006 Honda Shadow Spirit 750 should be plenty to keep me happy with about 45hp and 45ft lb of torque down low.  But heck, it has a 530lbs curb weight.  The light weight of the Savage is great, but I can get a little bored with it. I keep changing my mind about owning and riding the Savage.  But I love the forum and when I need help fixing something, the members here are awesome!  I couldn’t say or do that with a space age, high tech bike.

But….a space age cafe sport cruiser under 500lbs and 100hp tickles my butt dyno.  It’s the peg position that will ultimately deter me (and I’m cheap), and I wouldn’t want to figure out doing forward controls.

The Kawasaki Vulcan S 650 will embarrass a lot of bikes/riders.  It can hang pretty good with some crotch rockets and totally embarrass most cruisers up to about 1200cc.

0-60 in 4.2 seconds.  Detuned Ninja 650 (parallel twin) with a bigger flywheel and some other differences.  Power and torque peaks about 1000 rpm lower than the Ninja 650and Z650.

It has the space age cafe cruiser look too.  But with more forward controls.  It’s cool.  It has this adjustable ergonomic fit feature that you can create your own rider triangle (like 18 combinations/permutations).  It’s just under 500lbs.

You NEED the Buell Super Cruiser, Drag Bike Mike!!

youzguyz wrote on 08/06/24 at 15:18:38:


HELL YEAH, Youzguyz!!  What a bike, or I mean BEAST!  Wheelie in 5th gear doing 150mph!

Is that a Rocket III not to be confused with a Rocket 3?  Or is it a Rocket 3 not to be confused with a Rocket III?

But wait, there's more!!  It's a Rocket 3 GT!!

Truly a sensational bike!!

The highest HP bike I have ever ridden is a 1,200cc bike with 125HP.  It is a bit scary how fast things can happen when you twist the throttle.....especially in the lower gears.  The torque is nice and makes for easy riding - but throttle control is an absolute necessity.

I can't imagine riding a bike with 175HP......I am pretty sure I would get into trouble in a hurry!  That kind of HP is stimulus for you to break some laws - both legislative and physical!

For me - 30HP is the absolute minimum to move you at 70mph, 50HP will get you a bike that can haul you with luggage and your significant other......and 70-100HP will make the ride easier and more fun!  The Savage is perfect for riding on the twisty mountain roads (a performance cam and Wiseco piston make it even more fun)!



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