Sachs Roadster 650 Review

Good Points
This is a cool unusual bike that turns heads.
The upright riding position is very comfortable and so is the seat which will take a large passenger. The frame is tough and light and responds well on the road. The 650 Suzuki engine is powerful (from DR650) and gives great low end torque and has plenty up the top end. It will cruise at 80-90 easily (Top speed is around 105mph). Being a single its thumpy at low revs but gives a unmistakeable cool sound.
Traditional un-fared design looks retro and the large plastic fuel tank suits the look.
Given current petrol prices the 50-55+ mpg is cool too.

Bad Points
Sadly no longer made so body spares are getting scarce. The exhaust down pipe is made of steel and rusts so detracts from the overall classy look of the bike

General Comments
Sachs are one of the oldest motorcycle manufacturers in the world and are German based. In Roadster 650 they have used the tried and tested Suzuki 650 single cylinder engine - a very reliable engine indeed.

The brakes are by Grimeca.The stunning flowing design is by the Swiss engineer Fritz Egli.

The bike weighs a tiny 154kilos and is suited for both men and lady riders. Weighing so little it gets off the mark very quickly.



Its an ideal workhorse and weekend fun bike that will turn the head of everybody you pass and you'll be enjoying the unmistakeable buzz that only a big single can provide.