Orion61
XS650 Addict
Well, yes and no, it depends on where you start your experience with them, The early XS1650 had 53 HP at 7000 rpm, but they didn't "feel like it"
At least mine didn't, in fact it was a bit doggy feeling on the bottom end, it was quicker once the rpm's were up there, then the motor dropped to 48hp
through the 74, then bumped back up again., to 48 AT 6000 RPM, with that and the tire change it was a more robust acceleration to get to the top end.
My 650 has as much or more HP than my 2008 Suzuki Boulevard 800, at least as much. The CT50 may be a more comfortable ride but the 650 owns my heart! I will never be without one until I hit my last stop in the big Poker run in the sky...
At least mine didn't, in fact it was a bit doggy feeling on the bottom end, it was quicker once the rpm's were up there, then the motor dropped to 48hp
through the 74, then bumped back up again., to 48 AT 6000 RPM, with that and the tire change it was a more robust acceleration to get to the top end.
My 650 has as much or more HP than my 2008 Suzuki Boulevard 800, at least as much. The CT50 may be a more comfortable ride but the 650 owns my heart! I will never be without one until I hit my last stop in the big Poker run in the sky...