Check out the new addition
to the Savage line-up! The Savage XL is the extra-large,
extra-tough and extra-powerful big brother to the Savage
X monster truck. For improved stability and handling,
the Savage XL has a 55mm longer wheelbase and a 25mm
wider track. With a longer wheelbase, wider stance and
huge 5.9cc (.36 cubic inch) engine, the Savage XL is
ready to rock and roll right out of the box. The HPI
design team added strategically strengthened hop-up
parts to tame the massive K5.9 power for unmatched durability.
The Savage XL soaks up the rough stuff with ease because
it's the biggest, toughest, and most powerful Savage
ever!
Awesome XL Looks!
The Savage XL definitely looks the
part of the massive monster truck! The extended wheelbase
is the perfect evolution of the Savage design, and the
extended chassis and larger tires are a perfect match
for the new, bigger ‘GT Gigante’ body!
The wide front grill and huge headlights
of the GT Gigante body merge with the flared wheel arches
front and rear for a huge 'wow factor,' adding to the
impression of huge size and strength! The large Terra
Pin tires fit the body perfectly for a scale monster
truck look that's sure to intimidate the opposition
at your local bashing arena! But the Savage XL isn't
about just looking great, the HPI designers went all-out
to make sure it performs as good as it looks!
Size does matter...
Bigger in every dimension than the standard Savage
X, the Savage XL is longer, wider, taller, more ground
clearance and tires that are nearly 7" in diameter!
It's based on the practically indestructible Savage
X chassis and features durability upgrades like thicker
3mm TVP chassis plates, 3mm alloy engine plate, machine-cut
steel differential rings and pinion bevel gears, steel
spur gear, heavy-duty clutchbell, extra heavy-duty
dogbones, larger diff outdrives, machined brake hub,
dual fiber disk brakes and much more!
Extra-Long Alloy Chassis
To get the long wheelbase of the Savage XL, the HPI
designers developed all-new extended TVP (Twin Vertical
Plate) chassis made from 3mm thick 6061 aluminum.
6061-series aluminum is light and strong and provides
the strength for stretching the Savage platform to
its limits! The chassis has Savage XL logos etched
into the chassis to really make it stand out! The
engine is fitted to a one-piece engine mount with
an extra-thick 3mm engine mounting plate. These are
the thickest TVP and engine plate parts ever offered
on a Savage monster truck, giving the Savage XL the
strength to withstand the torque of the massive Nitro
Star K5.9 engine.
|
Huge
Terra Pin All-Terrain Tires
The large Terra Pin tires and
TVP style chassis help give the Savage XL massive
ground clearance of over 3 inches, allowing it
to go over obstacles that would stop other monster
trucks in their tracks! The new Terra Pin tires
stand tall at nearly 7" in diameter to soak
up ruts, bumps, and rough landings. The tough
spike pattern makes the Terra Pins great in grass
and loose dirt, while the chevron center pattern
give them directional stability on the harder
surfaces. The tall sidewalls provide extra shock
absorption and allow the tires to grip as they
roll over obstacles. |
 |
|
3 Speed Transmission
Installed
The Savage
XL features the Savage 3-speed transmission to get
the most out of the huge torque from the K5.9 engine.
Metal gears with the new high-speed 3rd gear give
you legendary durability, consistent shifting, quick
acceleration and high top speed. The transmission
is fully adjustable, so you can choose when the
Savage XL will shift into higher gear! |
Wider Stance
& 17mm Hex Hubs
To
widen the stance of the Savage XL we added extended
aluminum axles with 17mm hex hubs. These are lightweight
and tough, and fit standard 17mm hex monster truck
and truggy wheels. Serrated steel wheel nuts grip
the wheels to keep them locked in place, making
sure that you'll never see a wheel bouncing past
your truck! |
 |
|
New Tougher Suspension
Uprights
The XL features
all-new uprights designed for the power and weight
of this massive beast! Beefier parts means the truck
can take more abuse and punishment, giving you plenty
of big-air thrills without breaking parts. |
Reinforced
All-Metal Differentials
The Savage XL continues the tradition
of tough, overbuilt HPI monster trucks with several
new drivetrain parts that are a standard part
of the Savage XL's arsenal of tricks. Machined
steel diff rings and pinion bevel gears are built
to take the power of 5.9cc of nitro-burning mayhem.
Alloy diff cases and 4-gear diffs with new larger
diff outdrives and axles round out the ultra-strong
differentials |
 |
|
Larger Diff Outdrives
Getting the power to the dogbones
are larger, thicker and stronger diff outdrive cups.
These machined steel outdrives can take the punishment
of the K5.9 engine to get you through the toughest
driving conditions! |
Thicker
Dogbones
New extra-thick dogbones provide
the insurance you'll want when you take the XL
into rough country! The thicker diameter and larger
ends add up to a drivetrain that won't let you
down when the going gets tough! You'll be able
to commit the full power of the K5.9 engine to
the ground! |
 |
 |
Machined Steel
Spur Gear
A machined
steel 52T spur gear is the perfect match for the
horsepower of the Nitro Star K5.9 engine. With a
heavy-duty vented clutchbell spinning the spur gear,
you get a huge amount of drivetrain protection with
gears that won't strip, melt or break in the roughest
of terrain and conditions! |
Aluminum
Three-Shoe Clutch
The Savage XL uses a new 3-shoe
aluminum clutch to get the power from the engine
to the drivetrain. The aluminum clutch shoes will
resist wear and engine heat for extra life and
consistent launches. There's no more secure way
to get the power to the ground! |
 |
|
High
Torque Metal Gear Steering Servo
The HPI designers chose a super-strong,
extra-tough high torque metal gear servo for the
Savage XL. With nearly 9kg of force per centimeter,
the SF-5 will get turn the large Terra Pin tires
for responsive steering at any speed! There's
no need to upgrade the servo - this baby's got
it all! With the bellcrank steering and built-in
servo saver, you can be sure that the SF-5 will
be fully protected against crash damage or bad
landings! |
Rechargeable
Receiver Pack and Charger
To make sure the servos have all
the power they need and then some, we're throwing
in an HPI 6 volt 1200mAh NiMH battery pack! This
rechargeable pack even includes a convenient wall
charger so you can make sure that the XL is always
ready to rumble! You don't even need to take the
pack out of the truck to charge it - just use
the convenient charging jack built into the radio
box and you're ready to go! |
 |
Easy to Drive!
All this power and durability gets you nowhere unless
the truck is easy to drive and can get you through
the rough stuff, so the HPI designers made sure that
the Savage XL can take everything you can through
it at and come through handling like a champ!
The first thing that hits the ground are the huge
HPI Terra Pin tires, which feature a tall sidewall
and tough spikes to rip through grass and loose dirt.
The tall tires make handling the rough stuff easy,
and the ground clearance of more than 3 inches gets
you over obstacles with room to spare!
The longer wheelbase and wider stance of the Savage
XL allow it to handle even rougher terrain than other
Savage monster trucks. When the going gets rough you
want the size, power and strength of the Savage XL!
New Upgraded Parts!
Savage big-block monster trucks are legendary
for their toughness in the most extreme conditions,
and the XL goes even further. With all-new suspension
and drivetrain parts designed to take the load of
the biggest-ever Nitro Star engine, the Savage XL
has what it takes to make it last!
The Savage XL has loads of features that make it
easier to drive than shorter-wheelbase monster trucks,
while making it tougher and more durable for jumping
and in off-road conditions. Tall all-terrain tires,
8 shocks and plush double-wishbone suspension combine
for reliable and predictable handling. Add in the
new heavy duty suspension parts, strong bracing points
and the famous Savage durability of the standard parts
and you get one tough machine!
Like the rest of the Savage range, the XL uses a
total of 8 oil-filled, long-stroke, coil over shocks
to handle the suspension duties. Mounted at the bottom
to the suspension arms and at the top to Savage X-style
shock towers, the shocks can be easily adjusted to
vary their position to suit your driving style or
terrain. With easy ride height adjustment, you'll
be able to set up the XL low for racing and high speeds
runs, or quickly raise it for the rough stuff!
With heavy-duty bracing of all suspension parts,
the hits can just keep on coming. Tough steel hinge
pins and aluminum braces work with the high-impact
nylon of the skid plates, bumpers and lower suspension
parts to give the Savage XL a rock-solid foundation
for ultimate mayhem! Experience for yourself the thrills
of wild bashing sessions at top speed, while not having
to worry about crash damage or parts failure - it's
always a good time with the Savage XL!
Just like the other Savage monster trucks, the XL
uses double wishbone suspension to get the power to
the ground and soak up jumps and more. With lightweight
Savage X-type suspension arms, tough molded upper
links and super-tough hardware you have the peace
of mind that comes with having control of the toughest
monster truck around!
At the heart of the Savage XL is the
all-new, monstrous Nitro Star K5.9 engine! This 5.9cc
(.36 cubic inch) powerplant gives the XL loads of torque
for turning the giant tires.The K5.9 engine delivers
the muscle and grunt that you'll want for powering the
Savage XL over any type of terrain and through any obstacle!
The massive K5.9 powerband supplies the torque for getting
the XL up to speed quickly, and the curved manifold
and aluminum tuned pipe get the most power out of the
engine, and a giant heatsink head so you won't have
to worry about overheating! The K5.9 is fitted with
a Roto-Start 2 electric starter system for easy starting.
A vented heavy-duty clutchbell and aluminum 3-shoe clutch
are standard equipment for tough and reliable power
transfer.
|
Tuned
Exhaust System
With a curved rear-exhaust manifold
directing exhaust gases to the polished aluminum
2-chamber tuned pipe, the specialized K5.9 exhaust
system produces loads of horsepower that just
demands to be used! The exhaust system is spring-loaded
to enable it to withstand the brutal landings
of big-air jumps and driving over any type of
terrain, and is designed just for the K5.9 engine
to produce maximum punch and monstrous top speeds! |
 |
Tough
ABC Construction
With true ABC construction (Aluminum
case and piston, Brass Chrome-plated cylinder),
the Nitro Star K5.9 delivers massive torque and
horsepower and long engine life. The three-needle
carburetor uses a 9.5mm inlet to get in as much
fuel as possible and uses a composite body to
prevent heat from the engine case affecting the
fuel supply. A huge flow-through finned aluminum
heatsink head keeps things cool, and even features
sweet laser-etched logos! |
 |
Dual-Stage
Air Filter
A dual stage pre-oiled air filter
is used to keep dirt and fine particles of dust
from entering the engine. The air filter is securely
mounted on a 90-degree rubber tube so it is placed
in the perfect position and stay in place through
any type of driving. |
 |
Roto
Start 2 Installed
Get things going quickly with
the Roto Start 2 electric starting system pre-installed
onto the back of the engine. The Roto Start 2
replaces the standard pullstarter with a handheld
shaft-drive starting unit so you don't have to
deal with pullstarting the engine by hand. Just
install a charged 7.2v stick-pack battery into
the Roto Start 2 hand unit, insert the shaft into
the back of the engine, press the button and you're
off! It doesn't get any easier! |
 |
RTR - PERFORMANCE STRAIGHT
FROM THE BOX
HPI makes it as easy for beginners to get into Nitro
RC. The Savage XL RTR it is completely pre-built and
ready to go right out of the box! HPI Ready-To-Run models
bring you the same high performance and quality that
you expect from racing kits with the added convenience
of being factory pre-assembled to the highest standards.
Everything is assembled and tuned for
you by professionals - radio system, diffs, slipper
clutch, shocks and more are perfect before you even
open the box! Just a few steps are needed to get your
car up and running, such as adding the batteries to
the transmitter and breaking in the engine - which is
now even easier with our comprehensive manual. |
