Suzuki Savage reviews

This is my first bike and I love it! I was originally set on getting a 250 but the salesmen talked me out of it for good reason. It is only 50lbs. heavier than a 250 but with more than twice the engine size. Everything looks great on it and it can keep up with highway speeds without a problem. Great bike to learn on. Show less

After taking MSF class I needed a bike asap! Bought a new (2003) Savage. Love it on Back roads! Rode it a week Getting Crash bars, saddle bags and possibly a new seat. (The seat is tough as reviews mention. Best Bike for class in it's price. Feels So Good! A.J. Show less

The low seat first gives you a sense of control when you first ride and unlike 250cc bikes that some start out on, the Savage will keep you happy as you get more experienced. Great for around town and pretty good for longer rides. I just took mine on a 550 mile ride and it performed beautifully. Show less

I had been off bikes for all most 20 years. I liked the style and the price. After about 18 months and almost 10,000 miles, a Corbin rebuilt saddle keeps me and my passengers happy. The factory passenger seat left a lot to be desired! Though, I seem to be seeing a loss in top end power, I think a tuneup may cure this. All in all, I will be ready for more of a bike by next year. Thank God for midlife crises and this bike to cure it! Show less

I bought my first bike last april, a Savage 2000 with only 1114 miles on it for only 2500.00, and now has 3100 miles on it, I put close to 2000 miles on four months that shows how much I really like to ride the bike, handles great, on the street and the highway, it goes to 80 mph very easy on fourth gear, I haven't use 5th gear yet. Show less

I am 16 years old and this is my 2nd bike. I started on a old '73 Suzuki TC100 in march this year. The Savage is a great bike, it has the power, the look and easy to control. It's a great bike for a smaller rider or a new rider. Show less

This was my first bike, and after shopping around a while and comparing models, I went with the Savage, mainly becasue of the low price. After putting 1000 miles on it, I have to say that I'm loving this bike. I was looking for the best "starter" bike I could find, but after having it a few months, I think I'll be keeping it for a long time. Show less

I just got back into riding. I picked the Savage for two reasons. Styling and price. I was pleasently surprised at the power and response from the bike. I didn't intend on interstate riding when I bought this bike. And even though the bike could handle it, I've had it to 80mph and still had more throttle, I dont think interstate rides would be enjoyable. However, anywhere else, this bike is perfect. Every review said the Savage was fun. Every owner was pleased. I am too. It loves corners. And I'll bet it will bang out the gears as quick as any other bike. 0-60 it has great torque in any gear. Which makes it a perfect back road, in town or short trip highway cruser. If you want the classic American chopper look. And dont want to spend a lot of money. Test ride a Savage. I bet you buy it after the ride. Show less

I decided to get back into riding cycles after 20 years. Purchased in September 2002. I'm very pleased with the Savage. Easy to ride, plenty of power, and looks great. I would recommend this bike to anyone. Show less

The Savage is a great bike for begining riders and anyone taking short distance trips. However, if you buy one with the intention that you're getting a cross country "cruiser" then think again! Perhaps the biggest problem the Savage has is the single piston engine that will rattle your head off if you go much over 65MPH (and that's in it's highest gear too). I found this out the hard way on a trip from Denver to Vail (and back again). As a cross-country "cruiser" you will be very disapointed. But that's not all. The savage also falls short in one other very noticeable area -- the seat! If you intend to sit on it for more than a couple of hours you will regret every passing mile that you do so. I can't explain it, but on extended rides lasting more than say 2-hours, every mile that your butt has to be planted on the Savage's seat makes you think your tailbone is being slowly operated on by a sadistic acupuncturist. At first, you think it's the most comfortable thing ever but you soon discover it's something between Chinese torture and a root canal! Nevertheless, as a street bike "cruiser" and anything else for shorter distances, it's a great bike; especially if you are a begining rider. It's low center of gravity and light weight makes handeling the Savage a dream (and is partly why I bought mine). Weighing in at around 350-pounds you can probably even man-handle it if need be. I particularly like the overall size too since I don't have a particularly spacious garage. My older scooter actually takes up more space but my scooter is also pretty big as scooters go too. The Savage's footprint may be bigger, but it doesn't "seem" that way. If you are thinking about purchasing a Savage consider why you want it. If at all possible, rent one for a day or two and see what kind of workout your butt, brain, and teeth can take. Mine are still in tact, although I've had my doubts, but you won't be seeing me at any long-distance rally's on it either -- more likely, I'll be on my scooter! If you're looking for a "cruiser" that you can do some real traveling on then consider something bigger like an Intruder, Gold Wing, or even a Soft Tail! But if you're like me, learning to ride means getting something to "shift" and the Savage is absolutely perfect. My only problem with it is I don't think the Savage should be classified as a "cruiser" since it tends to wear out the rider way before the rider wears it out. ;-) Show less