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Suzuki LS 650 P Savage - [1997]
This edition of the Suzuki LS 650 P Savage is the 4 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1997. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1997 Suzuki GW 400 Inazuma and the 1997 Suzuki TS 125 Single Cylinder.This particular Suzuki LS 650 has a 652cc Air cooled, Two stroke, Horizontal In-Line Petrol powerplant with 1 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative Horizontal In-Line engine, Cruiser style motorbike includes the Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk S - [1984]
The 1997 LS 650 shares its Horizontal In-Line engine and Cruiser style configuration with the likes of the 1984 Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk S and the 1982 Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the LS 650's Cruiser style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1982 Yamaha XS 400 L Maxim | 1982cc.1985 Yamaha XJ 700 S Maxim | 1985cc.
Weighing in at 179 kgs (394 lbs) this makes the Suzuki LS 650 P Savage in the same weight category as the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE or the 2025 Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT, give or take 50kg.
The 1997 Suzuki LS 650 shares the same bhp with the Honda MSX 125 Grom - [2025]
In terms of power the 652cc 4 valve Horizontal In-Line 1 cylinder engine produces 33 bhp (24 kW) @ 3400 rpm similar to the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom [9.6 bhp (7 kW) @ 7250 rpm] or the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 [57.8 bhp (43 kW) @ 6750 rpm].
The SOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 36.9 lb-ft (50.0 Nm) @ 3000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder [50.0 lb-ft (67.7 Nm) @ 6500 rpm] and the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 [50.9 lb-ft (69.0 Nm) @ 4750 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Suzuki LS 650 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2017 Honda NC 750 D Integra has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1997 Suzuki LS 650 P Savage.
The 1997 Suzuki LS 650 P Savage has a Power to weight ratio of 184.3 bhp per ton and 206.1 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1997 LS 650 competing with the 2017 Honda NC 750 D Integra [209.3 bhp\ton] and the 2014 Honda NC 750 D Integra [209.3 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Suzuki LS 650 generating around 206.1 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2021 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder LA -Learner Approved [230.9 lb-ft per ton] and the 2018 Honda NC 750 X [230.9 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 20.1 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 20.5 secs, this makes the Suzuki LS 650 P Savage similar in acceleration to the 2007 Yamaha XP 500 T-Max Moto GP Replica (20.1 secs) and the 2006 Yamaha XP 500 T-Max ABS (20.1 secs). This Suzuki LS 650 P Savage also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 1997 Suzuki LS 650 P Savage and the 1976 Kawasaki Z 400 Twin Cylinder
When talking about the performance of the 1997 Suzuki LS 650 P Savage on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 15.4 secs @ 81 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1976 Kawasaki Z 400 Twin Cylinder (15.4 secs) and the 2005 Yamaha XVS 1100 V-Star Silverado (15.4 secs).
The 1997 version of the Suzuki LS 650 P Savage has a maximum speed of 89mph.
Top Speed of the 1997 LS 650 equals the 2023 Kawasaki Eliminator 400 SE
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1997 Suzuki LS 650 P Savage then how about a 2023 Kawasaki Eliminator 400 SE (100 mph) and the 2021 Kawasaki VN 650 Vulcan S Cafe (100 mph).
Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa
Engine Capacity: 1340 cc
Top Speed: 184 mph
Quarter Mile: 9.9 secs @ 148 mph
