Suzuki LS 650 Savage - [1986] Review and Comparison including Similar Bikes, Alternative Bikes, Performance Specs and Technical Information.
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Performance Review: Suzuki LS 650 Savage - [1986]

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Suzuki LS 650 Savage - [1986]

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Figures & Specs Summary:

  • Edition: Suzuki LS 650 Savage
  • Year: 1986 | Type: Cruiser
  • Engine: 652 cc (39.7 ci) 4 Valve
  • Engine Type: Horizontal In-Line | Cylinders: 1
  • Engine Stroke: Two | Valve Config: SOHC
  • Fuel Delivery: Carburettor
  • Cooling: Air | Fuel Type: Petrol
  • Transmission: 5 speed | Manual
  • Drive: Belt
  • Wet Weight: 179 kgs (394 lbs)
  • Dry Weight: 171 kgs (376 lbs)
  • Power: 33 bhp (24 kW) @ 3400 rpm
  • Torque: 36.9 lb-ft (50.0 Nm) @ 3000 rpm
  • BHP Per Ton: 184.3 bhp
  • Torque Per Ton: 206.1 lb-ft
  • 0-60 mph (96.6 kph): 20.1 secs
  • 0-100 kph (0-62 mph): 20.5 secs
  • Top Speed: 89 mph (143.2 kph)
  • 1/4 Mile (Est.): 14.55 secs @ 81 mph
  • Frame: Steel
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Suzuki LS 650 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Suzuki LS 650 Savage is the 5 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1986. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1987 Suzuki RH 250 X and the 1986 Suzuki RH 250 X.This particular Suzuki LS 650 has a 652cc Air cooled, Two stroke, Horizontal In-Line Petrol powerplant with 1 cylinders and Carburettor.

Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk S - [1984] image

An alternative Horizontal In-Line engine, Cruiser style motorbike includes the Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk S - [1984]

The 1986 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.

Power and Torque:

Weighing in at 179 kgs (394 lbs) this makes the Suzuki LS 650 Savage in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha T�n�r� 700 or the 2025 Yamaha T�n�r� 700 Rally, give or take 50kg.

Honda X-ADV 745 - [2025] image

The 1986 Suzuki LS 650 shares the same bhp with the Honda X-ADV 745 - [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 X-ADV 745 [57.8 bhp (43 kW) @ 6750 rpm] or the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom [9.6 bhp (7 kW) @ 7250 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 WR 250 F [17.8 lb-ft (24.2 Nm) @ 8100 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha T�n�r� 700 Rally [50.2 lb-ft (68.0 Nm) @ 6500 rpm].

Power to Weight:

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.

Honda NC 750 D Integra - [2017] image

The 2017 Honda NC 750 D Integra has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1986 Suzuki LS 650 Savage.

The 1986 Suzuki LS 650 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 1986 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].


Power to Weight(cont.):

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 1991 Suzuki GSX-R 750 DOHC [230.9 lb-ft per ton] and the 2018 Honda NC 750 X [230.9 lb-ft per ton].

Acceleration:

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 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 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).

Yamaha XVS 1100 V-Star Classic - [2008] image

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 1986 Suzuki LS 650 Savage and the 2008 Yamaha XVS 1100 V-Star Classic

When talking about the performance of the 1986 Suzuki LS 650 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 2008 Yamaha XVS 1100 V-Star Classic (15.4 secs) and the 2010 Yamaha XVS 1100 V-Star Silverado (15.4 secs).

Top Speed:

The 1986 version of the Suzuki LS 650 Savage has a maximum speed of 89mph.

Kawasaki Eliminator 400 SE - [2023] image

Top Speed of the 1986 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 1986 Suzuki LS 650 Savage then how about a 2023 Kawasaki Eliminator 400 SE (100 mph) and the 2021 Yamaha MT-03 Twin Cylinder (100 mph).

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DL 1000

DL 1050

DL 250

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DR 125

DR 250

DR 350

DR 370

DR 400

DR 500

DR 600

DR 650

DR 750

DR 800

DR-Z 250

DR-Z 400

DR-Z 800

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Gixxer

GN 125

GN 250

GN 400

GP 100

GP 125

GR 650

GS 1000

GS 1100

GS 125

GS 250

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GS 425

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GS 550

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GS 700

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GSF 1200

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GSX-S 950

GT 125

GT 185

GT 200

GT 250

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GT 550

GT 750

GV 1200

GV 700

GW 400

GZ 125

GZ 250

Katana

LS 400

LS 650

NS 350

PE 175

PE 250

PE 400

Raider

RE 5

RF 400

RF 600

RF 900

RG 125

RG 150

RG 185

RG 200

RG 250

RG 400

RG 500

RGV 250

RH 200

RH 250

RM 250

RMX 450

RV 125

RV 200

SB 200

SFV 650

SG 250

SG 350

SP 125

SP 200

SP 250

SP 370

SP 500

SP 600

ST 250

SV 1000

SV 400

SV 650

SW-1

SX 125

SX 200

T 125

T 200

T 250

T 350

T 500

TC 90

TF 125

TL 1000

TS 125

TS 185

TS 200

TS 250

TS 400

TS 90

TU 250

TV 250

V-Strom

VL 125

VL 1500

VL 250

VL 800

VS 1400

VS 400

VS 600

VS 700

VS 750

VS 800

VX 800

VZ 1600

VZ 800

XF 650

XN 85


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