Thats a nice looking bike !  

MMRanch wrote on 11/10/25 at 19:50:37:



Thanks..    I don't think it's worth buying any new bike these days when used good as new used ones can be had for a pittance.    

I just bought this like new 2004 Honda Shadow with 5500 kms on the clock for $3700 Canadian.  






It would not be difficult to install a sidecar on it.  

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I think you misunderstood the question. The question was what can a 2026 HD Sprint do that a Savage can not do ?

PS I see lots of spares for Suzuki Savages.    I don't see any for a HD sprint.
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I gave you three valid answers.  The 2026 HD Sprint is, of course, hypothetical at this point, and may never exist.  You won't find ANY parts for it, until it actually goes into production and is available for sale.

The Suzuki Savage was discontinued in 2005, when it was replaced by the S40 Boulevard, which was produced until 2019.

IF the Sprint comes into existence, it will be brand new, while any Savage will be at least 21 years old, hence my response, "be less than 20 years old" is true.  Flippant, perhaps, but true.

Parts supply for the LS650 may not be a problem now, 6 years after production ceased, but consider that the drive belt, which was only ever used on this model, is already $300 for a "new" one,  (Probably actually new old stock and sitting in a warehouse since at least 2019), and price is more than $150 for a used belt, taken off a parts bike.  Wear parts, or those prone to corrosion, that were used only on this model, will be the most problematic to find, ten years down the road.  Of course, the HD might be just as bad, or worse, it is entirely in the future.

And "Honestly wear an HD badge" is even more flippant, but also true.

Another likely difference, will be substantially superior fuel economy for the HD, since it will almost certainly be EFI.  Of course, this is just speculation until the Sprint actually exists, but consider that.
The LS650, with its 31hp, gets about 48mpg, on average:  https://www.fuelly.com/motorcycle/suzuki/ls650_savage

The Harley XG500 "Street", with 33.5 hp, gets about 57 mpg, on average:
https://www.fuelly.com/motorcycle/harley_davidson/xg500_street_500

And the Harley X440, rated 27 hp, manages around 76 mpg.

Naturally, we'd expect a larger cruising range, if fuel efficiency goes up.  The LS650 tank capacity is pretty stingy.  I'm lucky if I can get 100 miles before hitting reserve, but my riding is almost entirely city, stop and go.

How much did you spend on your LS650?  Is it indeed a Savage, or is it a newer Boulevard S40?  I certainly agree with you about not wanting to buy new, when so many good used bikes are available, but, I can't buy them used, unless they get manufactured and sold as new.

Axman, you seem to differentiate the Savage and S40 from each other, and if so, you need to know that there is no difference. Suzuki simply made a name change.  In 2004 it was Savage, and in 2005 it was S40.  It was still the LS650 model.  All parts are exactly the same.

LANCER wrote on Yesterday at 16:02:29:

Axman, you seem to differentiate the Savage and S40 from each other, and if so, you need to know that there is no difference. Suzuki simply made a name change.  In 2004 it was Savage, and in 2005 it was S40.  It was still the LS650 model.  All parts are exactly the same.

I'd say that all parts are not "exactly" the same for all models.  Clearly something changed if the Height and Width specs. both change.  
https://bikeswiki.com/Suzuki_LS650_Savage_(Boulevard_S40)
The handlebar was changed, at some point the seat height was apparently changed, and there were various cosmetic changes.   I see different wiring diagrams and different jetting for different carb series numbers in the manual for different years.  And, of course, the earliest Savages were 4 speeds.  Suzuki was tweaking stuff.

But even if Suzuki changed nothing else, they DID change the name.  They were all LS650s, but, before 2005, Suzuki called them "Savage" and afterward "Boulevard S40", so that's what I do.  That's what is on the badge, that's what is on the title.  If it's OK to call a bike built 2005 or after, a "Savage", then I assume it is just as OK to call a 1986 an "S-40", and everything gets even more confusing.

Which is why I call mine,  "Suzuki LS650".

  RE Classic 500, UCE, which has quite a bit more low end torque than either the Speed 400, or the RE "J" 350.  That one is rated 41.3 Nm @ 4,000 rpm.  

Hay Axeman

I'm regretting not getting one of the UCE 500cc  when they were new !  
 
I've been watching the Honda GB500 and hope it's the SINGLE CYLINDER , air/oil cooled engine.  That would be a bike to replace both the bikes I have now (Meteor and Interceptor).   Till Honda gets it to the market here in the States , I'll keep what I've got.   I suspect Honda will go with the twin engine ... then I'll just keep what I've got now for a long time.  

I might have to go look at the 440 Harley when it gets here ?  If the 350-J engine had just a bit more cruise at 70mph in it  then I'd have no need of the Interceptor ...  Where is that "Perfect Bike" ?  

I was ridding with these fellers ( east TN) and was pushing the Meteor to keep up on the strait sections but making it up in the curves.  

Dave wrote on Today at 15:38:18:


You can never be 100% sure these days.