Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Suzuki Boulevard S40" in English language version.
Don't let the bigger engine mislead you, this big, single-cylinder 'thumper' is user-friendly, with a low seat, belt drive, electric start and pull-back bars. Make cool sounds.
The obvious competitor to the SR400 is the Royal Enfield Bullet, the Indian-built bike that has been around even longer with just mild changes. I guess I'd throw the Honda Rebel and Suzuki Boulevard S40 into the mix, too, though neither hits the mark exactly.
The S40 is a 650 cc air-cooled single-cylinder 4-stroke. It is an updated version of the old Savage. I was surprised at how smooth the single cylinder engine ran, even when pressed hard.
Introduced in 1986 as the Savage, Suzuki's Boulevard S40 650 cc single-cylinder cruiser motorcycle still has its charms after two decades.
Carey rides a Honda ST1100 and Yamaha YZ250. His wife has her own bike, a Suzuki Savage.
Suzuki starts off their Boulevard Cruiser lineup with the S40 - a 40 cubic-inch (652 cc), four-stroke single-cylinder motor with electric start and five-speed gearbox.
The Savage doesn't back up its dramatic appearance with anything more than milquetoast performance.
The Suzuki Boulevard S40 is an entry-level cruising motorcycle derived from the LS650 Savage, the first chopper manufactured by a Japanese builder in 1986.
The most obvious old-school technologies that remain include an air-cooled motor, Mikuni carburetor (and petcock), wire wheels, and a rear drum brake.
