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The LS650 Savage was the first cruiser manufactured by Suzuki in 1986. The Kawasaki Vulcan 400 entry-level cruiser with a V-twin engine was introduced the same year as the Suzuki Savage, and the Vulcan 500 LTD with a parallel-twin engine was introduced in 1990.
The carburetors were two Mikuni CV BS36SS. To induce swirl in the air-fuel mixture Suzuki added a sub-intake port connecting the carburetor throat to the intake port just above the valve head. Suzuki claimed that this allowed the GR650 to run with a leaner mixture than usual, which improved fuel economy. [ 1 ]
Mikuni Corporation (株式会社ミクニ, Kabushiki gaisha Mikuni) is a Japanese Automotive products manufacturing company. Their business activities is focused on carburetors, fuel injectors and other automobile and motorcycle related equipment.
Fuel was delivered by twin 26 mm Mikuni carburettors, which had restrictive slides to reduce intake noise. [5] The carbs were increased to 28 mm in 1975 and were rubber mounted. [2] The carbs were reduced to 26 mm on the X7 to increase mid-range power. [7] The engine was lubricated by Suzuki's CCI system. [2]
The Mikuni oil pump's delivery is a function of both the engine speed and the throttle position. Benefits of using the Suzuki C.C.I. system instead of premixing gasoline with oil include: a reduction visible exhaust smoke, the elimination of the need to premix as well as a reduction in carbon buildup which lengthens the interval between top-end ...
Carburetor Mikuni BDSR40 carburetors with TPS Mikuni fuel injection Fuel injection, motor-driven secondary throttle valves Fuel injection, dual-valve throttle bodies with motor-driven secondary valves Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I Compression ratio 11.8:1 12.5:1 12.7:1 12.3 : 1 13.0 : 1 Rev limiter 13,750 rpm
The 40 mm Mikuni BST40 carb gives smooth power flow. It has electric-start only. The 21-inch front tire gives good directional control on gravel roads but is still fine for fast riding on sealed roads with the standard tires.
The 1986 model received a 25 mm longer swing arm to improve the handling. Apart from a modified belly pan and upgraded headlamps, there is very little difference between the 1985 and 1986 models, other than the introduction of Mikuni CV carbs on some markets. 1986 is the first year the model was introduced to the US. 1986 GSX-R 750R