[dhgeyer]

I wouldn't, and didn't, claim that there is no performance gain or advantage to the Savage over the GZ. My point is that for very little additional investment, there are other bikes that offer much more "bang for the buck". My daughter's Ninja 250 would outperform a Savage in town or on the highway. A Vulcan 500 would leave one in the dust, and would be much more comfortable. The Hyosung 250 cruiser would also outperform a Savage. That's the only point I was making. Again, the Savage would offer some simplicity, but I doubt any real reliability advantage. They're all pretty bulletproof.