Suzuki s40

Suzuki s40

by Sara Jones
(Concord, California)

I had a yamaha V-star 650 that just felt too heavy for me. After selling the V-star I started looking at 250s. They fit me but just did not have enough power. I found the Suzuki s40. This bike is also a 650 cc but it only has one cylinder. The good news is that it is over 100 lbs lighter than my Yamaha. I just got it and i have only ridden it once. It feels jerky in first and second gear but smooths out in third. If i can get used to that one cylinder jerkiness, I think I am going to love my bike. I will ride some more and let you know.

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Oct 03, 2011

S40
by: Donna

I currently have a Savage/S40 and love it. I tried a Kawasaki 500 & couldn't keep from dropping it because it was just too heavy for me. I am only 5'1".
I first got a Honda 250 & drove the neighborhood as it just doesn't have the power for highway speed.
I bought my Suzuki used with over 16K miles on it and it still goes. I only laid it over once & that was in the yard as I hit a wet spot, nothing was hurt but my pride.
I take it out mostly by myself as I am still nervous around other riders but am starting to get comfortable with it.
If I do trade up I am thinking the Harley Superlow will be my next ride.

Oct 02, 2011

Good luck with yours
by: Rene L

I hope yours is more relible than the one I had. The S40 was my first bike in 2009. When I got it I was soooo excited. I loved the color and loved the fact that it felt light enough for me to handle as a new rider.

Before I was able to put 600 miles on the ought brand new bike it had stopped on me 3 times while out riding and had been towed back to the dealer each time for one strange problem or another. It got to the point that I was leery about taking it outbecause I was never confident that it wouldn't break down again.

Finally after a year infuses in the towel and traded it for it's larger but much more stable feeling and reliable cousin the Blvd C50 t. I've have it for lost 2 years now and haven't had one issue. It's heavier but also much more stable, has real brakes and does not vibrate like the s40.

So maybe I somehow got a lemon in the s40. So again I hope your experience is much more satisfying.

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