LS 650 Savage

1992 Suzuki LS 650 Savage Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1992 Suzuki LS 650 Savage custom - cruiser motorcycle, Suzuki relies on a 652 cc (39.8 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 27 HP (19.7 kW) at 5,200 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 4-speed gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 41.4 HP per liter, the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.

On the scales, the LS 650 Savage measures 171 kg (377 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.16 HP/kg (6.33 kg per horsepower). The 11-liter (2.9 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 127 km/h (79 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Suzuki archive, this model family spans 11 indexed model years from 1986 to 1996, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.