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4Suzuki Burgman

Suzuki Burgman

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4Suzuki Burgman
4.7

38 reviews

Positive vs Negative
99%1%
Mileage ?7,985 km
Build Quality
4.8
Value for Money
4.3
Cleaning & Maintenance ?
4.0
Noise Level
4.3
Braking
5.0
Acceleration / Power
4.5
Gear Shifting
2.5
Suspension
4.5
Fuel Efficiency
3.8
Comfort
4.8
Handling
4.0
Chris
Chris
  AN650L4
Build Quality
Cleaning & Maintenance
Performance

Wonderfull Scooter – 2008 Burgman 650. Has cruise control fitted, tow bar, taller Givi screen, heated grips, Givi top box. Have done 40000 kms with no problems. Includes towing a trailer for 8000 kms to central Australia. Love the folding mirrors for lane splitting. The O/D gear in manual mode enables high speed economical cruising. Comfortable for pillion. Have kept… Read more

up with big motorbikes in the twisties. It is heavy to manually move around. Love to have a reverse gear! Hand brake a boon for parking. In all a very pleasurable vehicle.

Norman Steffen
Norman Steffen30 posts
  AN650AL1
Value for Money
Cleaning & Maintenance
Noise Level
Performance

Throttle Tamer for the 2002 till 2012 Model – In my previous review I was complaining : Engine braking Power/ gear change when slowing down. After visiting a Forum Burgman 650 I came across " Throttle Tamer ".Installed it today and it works well. The abrupt slowing down is a lot better. Models are 2002 till 2012. It had to come from America and cost me AUD 175,- del. Money well spend... " G 2 Throttle Tamer " ( mine is a 2011 , 26000 Km ) Show details

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Norman Steffen
Norman Steffen30 posts
  AN650L4

Not sure yet with my Burgman 650 – After riding a SYM 400 I ( belt driven ) for 4 years I purchased the Burgman 650 ( 2011 with 22.000 Km). Perfect on the Hwy, longer legroom as my SYM. One thing I don't like is the engine braking power when slowing down as well as the gearing. My Sym handles a lot better ( as it has no gears ) and is not shaft driven when slowing down. Not sure if… Read more

the driveshaft or the gearing is doing this abrubed stopping ( when slowing down ).I know there are a few sensors, throttle position and a couple more...In my opion it is a scooter for long distance riding and not suitable for "City riding". Too heavy and the braking power from the engine/ gearing .I kept my SYM 400, and the Kymco Downtown 300 for City riding. But I will try the Burgman a bit longer and maybe get used to it ??? Otherwise it is for SALE.... could not find a picture from the Burgman

Norman Steffen
Norman Steffen   

Because I had room, I'm still riding the Burgman 650 for longer trips kept the SYM 400 for… Read more

In-depth reviews

Watto
Watto
  AN650L5

Star ship Burgman – Less than 800 km so far on my new Burgman 650 with electric folding mirrors and adjustable screen. Factory topbox and heated grips are a nice touch too. Performance is very smooth and stable . As a long term motorcyclist it took a little while to get used to having the rear brake where the clutch should be! Staying below 4000 rpm for the run in… Read more

period of 800km is frustrating but the Burgman will sit on 100km at about 3900 rpm! Economy is a little unknown but she did 250km and still had 2 bars showing on the gauge and took 10.47l to refill. Still a little uncertain with cornering but seems to prefer good country roads with long sweepers and is grn eat on the highway. I am a shorty (5'7") and the screen is great. I can leave my visor open in the high setting and enjoy the breeze without buffeting or noise. The riding position is relaxed and comfortable . Low speed manoevering and parking takes some getting used to and this is where the 270kg mass is most noticeable. Looking forward to using full rev range after run in and experimenting with manual and power modes. So far so good!

skidz
skidz15 posts
  AN650AL1

So, it's not for you then? – All my motorcycling friends think it's not a 'real' motorcycle. Ha! is all I say to them! It's now my 'go to' ride having brought it a few years ago. I own a few motorcycles of various persuasions but it is always the Burgman I think of first when it comes to which one I will take out. It is so versatile, comfortable and capable. It also has a… Read more

decent turn of speed and it handles just like a 'real' motorcycle. Trust me, only a test ride can prove me wrong! There's a good reason why the Italians love 'em. The Burgman has done plenty of kms (50,000+) and I use it everyday as my commuter and I couldn't do without it. The only 'fly in the ointment' is the rather noisy clutch gear. Won't affect it's reliability but does make it sound a bit like a diesel at idle. They all do it, it's just part of it's 'character' hence only the 4 stars. Other than that it is 5 stars all the way!

In the weekend it becomes the 'run around' and if I feel like I want to stick to the boy's I take it on the odd weekend run. (they hate that cause I can keep up, no worries!) The weather protection is Goldwing good and to be honest it looks likes like a big tourer head-on anyway. I haven't taken her on a tour yet but the day is coming closer. So, if you want a reliable, comfortable and capable bike that is really user friendly and that can take your wet-weather gear and can stow your helmet under the seat and keep up with and surprise your mates then I can highly recommend a 650 Burgman. try it, you might like it!

Aussie-wizzard
Aussie-wizzardQueensland95 posts
  Verified AN650L4

Im hooked not anymore lol – Everything written below is factually correct, but after 56k on clock the bike had serious failure. So my advice if your thinking of buying one,,,is if it is is near 50k then forget them. 50,000 klm is there limit of trouble free riding. I have since tsk with plenty of others who had exact same mechanical failure after 50k. 50k on clock,… Read more

2004 model. Such a big size but so

easy to handle. Im a bike rider for life, this is first scooter. Never going back to bone jaring bikes after buying this. Had the burg for 1 month, amazing power, great comfort, great storage, especially i added top box. Rides so smooth, the engine so quiet, just sounds a little like a diesel engine while in idle, hahaha. But on the open road unbelievable comfort and power to burn omg. Now after having done many intercity trips, I simply cannot fault this masterpiece of engineering, the stability, comfort, and now with added Bluetooth into helmet, such a marvel. And I have ridden only motorbikes for the last 35 years. This is by a long shot the best of the pick. I have completed my first full service, including replace brake fluids, radiator coolants, spark plugs and the three different oils. Not the easiest bike to work on only because of the need to remove the plastics, and somewhat cramped access. But I would not change this bike if you even paid me. It's hard to keep off of.

PRO'S

Best balanced bike ever been on

Power

Fuel economy

Storage

Ability to charge devices

Comfort for both riders

Protection from wind/rain

CONS

Can be difficult to perform service

Price of tyres

50,000 Klm limit of trouble free riding.

Do not purchase when nearing 50k.

Recent reviews

Munif C.
Munif C.WA4 posts
  AN650L4

Had to buy it when very cheap way below retail – I was humming and arring about buying the 2005 650 burgy, the previous owner had it since 2010, it is now July 2019 and she had 72000 km yes you had right, people say stay away from it once it hit 50000, but the previous owner was a bike mechanic and the service history was impeccable since new. he documented everything, he had done to it,He said… Read more

it was good for another 250000? What? really, just as long as service is up to date the bike is almost like brand new too, so I just bit the bullet and bought her, drove it back to where I lived on the freeway 35 km away and sat on 100 to 105km per hr, the bike was just astonishing, I am glad that I bought it, the previous owner bought himself the latest 650 burgman, because the bike was so good, and because he could, other wise he said he would not buy another one...let you know how I go later..

den
denNSW26 posts
  UH200L5

Excellent scooter .. I’m loving it!! – I’ve burgman 200 2015: the reason I bought it:- it’s 200cc enough power for daily commute,- lower government charges (in Sydney,motorcycle less than 225cc has lower ctp n rego fees( cost you around $250 per annum for rego n ctp), - it has huge underneath storage: can accommodate 1 full face n one open face helmet.., - I bought it from new castle..… Read more

can easily maintain speed @ 110-115 km/ hour. .,the cons: all plastic, expensive to buy ( $57-6400 ride away), fuel economy around 25-27km per litre .. I highly recommend this scooter.. however it’s underrated..

Algee
Algee2 posts
  Burgman

Best bike i have purchased – I recently picked up my Budgman 650L8. I have oened many bikes and scooters over the years but without a doubt the Burgman is tops. The first thing I have noticed is how well balanced it is especially at low speed. I was expecting it hard to manoeuvre at low speed but the Burgman travels along with rase at slower than walking pace. I had s Harley… Read more

Heritage before the Burgman and there was no way I could do such slow speeds with it. So far I can't fault it and I couldn't be happier. Once I have done more Ks on it i should be able to do a more in depth review.

Fazzle
Fazzle12 posts
  AN650L5

Perfect ride – Can’t live with out it, save space when parking, really economic to run, looks beautiful and is very comfortable to ride. Saves space when parking at my apartment. Lovely colour which is a metallic white. Really economic when servicing. Can ride fairly long distance without being tired and wearing the right gear am snug as a bug.  Show details

Andy
Andy7 posts
  AN650AL1

Fantastic machine – As many I have suffered a medical condition and after taking the 2009 650 Burgman for a test ride I knew it was for me. After not riding for several years after owning a ex police LT 1100 BMW that was to high for me after suspension modification with a couple of embarrassing drops this scooter would out perform the BMW. I'm so happy with the… Read more

Burgman, having 35000klm on it and a previous owner that looked after it my life has turned around. Would be great to catch up with other Burgman owners in Southeast Qld. Regards, Andy-Beaudesert, QLD

Lew
Lew
  AN650AL1

Going on 8 years and like it more and more! – I am a 100% DAV from service with the 82nd ABN DIV. For years in the military I rode (and worked!) on Harley's. After hurting my back badly I was forced to quit riding for several years. Started back with a Honda Helix 250 and then a Honda 250 Reflex. In 2009 I bought new my current 650 Burgman. At first I rarely rode because of my back but now I… Read more

am well (physically!) and am looking forward to my first full year of riding. The Burgman has 9,500 miles on it with no problems, and is just beginning to feel properly broken in. Mine is the basic, not the ABS version. I have added a removable Givi windshield, hard wired Garmin GPS/Sat radio with BT helmet, Givi Topcase with LED brake lights and passenger backrest, cruise control, ceramic beaded seat and mud flap for the front fender. I originally bought this scooter to hold me over until I hopefully recovered physically to the point of getting back into larger bikes. The Burgman, however, has grown on me and as it ages I like the style of the bike more and more. I love taking it for errands as I live 9 miles from the nearest town. My wife and daughter love riding on it with me. It is very comfortable to ride to visit friends 3 to 4 hours away and sure beats the gas mileage of my 4WD Explorer. I enjoy doing my own maintenance on the bike and there are many DIY videos on maintenance and DIY projects on line. As it already is 8 years old I couldn't sell it for much so I now plan on keeping this scooter for the long run and hopefully will put many many more miles on it in the future. It is a bit top heavy for a shorter person. I am 5'11" and its fine for me. It is also unstable in sand or mud, due to the long wheelbase. So not good at all for ANY off road riding. All in all, however, I am very pleased with this scooter and would buy it again.

Longin
Longin4 posts
  AN650AL1

I am flabbergasted – Hi Guys. This is my third scooter. I've started late on Bolwell 125cc, then yamaha majesty 250 and now I ride burgman 650. All scoots second hand. I completely agree, superb ride although a bid too heavy. Reason I've decided to write here is Gazza's saying "I hate winters...". I did write a pm to him indicating a solution for Victorian winters. I… Read more

would gladly meet with someone to exchange thoughts and experiences. Send me pm, I am in south east suberb. Regards to All.

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Lenny T
Lenny T12 posts
  AN650L5

Two years of magic!!! – I have had heaps of bikes over 50 years and would rate the Burgy with the best. 38000 k's in 2 years on it and still looked and drove like new. Even in 2 horrific thunderstorms she came out a winner. If she was a woman I would marry her. If there is a fault with it I am yet to find out. I do most of the maintenance myself and find google, Burgman… Read more

Forum and others a great source of information at my fingertips. All in all my Burgy is a winner to me and if anybody asks my opinion I don't hesitate to tell them about the Burgman 650.

Ken
Ken2 posts
  AN650AL1

Comfortable. Economical and pure joy to ride – 18 months down with 40,000 on the clock and the joy continues. 1000k days with ease and still step off feeling great and ready for more. Nimble in traffic with plenty of get up and go when required on the open road. 22k'/Ltr at 120 easy. Traded a GTR 1400 and I'm still smiling.

steve
steve5 posts
  AN650AL2

What A Top Ride – I bought a new 2015 Suzuki Burgman 650 matt gray (only one colour that year). I thought my Kymco 500 exciting was a good ride until I took this big mother for a test drive while my Kymco was getting service. I couldn't believe the way it handled around corners I wanted to find more, it is so well balanced. Having the mirrors on the front faring… Read more

and not on the bars are a great advantage, it's big but it doesn't feel big until you take this machine on the highway that's when you get the looks as you fly along cruising at 120 kms (just a little over the speed limit) and there is more in the tank if you want to try (150 kms no problem). Love it!

Kevin
Kevin9 posts
  AN650AL2

Suzuki Burgman Executive 650 A1+++ – After riding so many different motorbikes saw that I needed more storage space so decided to buy a scooter. I first brought a Honda 250 then a Piagio 300, thinking that they were less narrow making my trips better through city traffic. Then looked into the Burgmans and was hesitant has the body was more big however I was wrong. The bigness of… Read more

the body has never been a issue and its a breeze to use in city. Its much much easier to use then my other scooters in city trafic.

I recommend to use the power mode if your travelling long trips. The storage is excellent. I can place my motorbike jacket plus full face helmet under my seat with more room. The seat is big and comfortable.

Thinking of selling as I want to do more camping so I need a adventure bike to do more off-road riding but very scared as I know I will miss my Burgman. Highly recommend the Burgman for city traffic and long open road trips.

Bad point: no off-road use

Gazza
GazzaVIC39 posts
  Burgman

Best scooter I have ever had ! – I am so happy with this scoot! I had the Burgman 400cc a couple of years ago. I am wondering if there are others out there who might enjoy a ride together - especially in Gippsland . Its a bit frustrating that engine access is terrible - but Im not expecting to have to do anything. I will sit back and enjoy . I have ordered a backrest [USA]… Read more ·  3

and Laminar-lip [england].

Keeping the revs to under 4000 is a challenge ; I am not a speedster.But it will be great to sensibly 'open it up'. Very clean straight forward lines - so easy to ride.

grell63
grell63VIC72 posts
  Burgman

Rolls-Royce of scooters...but a bugger to work on! – We Bought a 2005 Burgman 250 for my wife, who is a low time (and still nervous!) rider. Her previous bikes were a VT250 Honda, a Yamaha Max Biaggi replica 100 scooter, and a V-moto Monaco 125 scooter. The Burgman was a good deal at the time, but one of the big considerations was the low seat height (low time riders like it when they can plant both… Read more

feet flat on the ground!) Now, I rode it home after picking it up, and I was blown away!!! To put it in context, I have owned a Goldwing 1500 so I know what comfortable riding is all about. The Burgman was like a mini Goldwing! Very comfortable seat; comfortable upright riding posture; easy to handle; low centre of gravity; decent engine power and great brakes; good windscreen; fantastic headlight.

Unlike many scooters, there is quite a bit of adjustability built in to the Burgie: the handlebars can be adjusted up or down for a comfortable position like a conventional bike, and the small riders' seat backrest can be moved fore and aft. You can get this thing to fit you like a glove! It has powerful linked brakes (the left hand lever works the back brake as well as the front) which is also a bonus for new riders, and the headlight is extremely powerful! Despite scooter sized wheels, it handles road lumps and bumps with ease. Another plus is storage: two non secure shoulder compartments, a lockable glove compartment, and a big underseat area that will take two full face helmets: it even has a switchable light! If you want to maximise your storage space, it even has helmet hooks! Returns 3.5 to 4 litres per 100km on regular unleaded, and will sit in 100kph all day if you want it to...and there's no messy chain to oil!!!

There are few downsides to this bike: it is not light (170kg) so can be a little difficult for slightly built riders to manoeuvre around the garage. Though I found it simple to get on the centrestand, my wife still finds it a little tricky. The sidestand cut-out switch (to protect learners: the bike will not start if the sidestand is down) is a pain in the neck if you are a bit more experienced. And there is a lot of bodywork to keep cleaned and polished! The biggest nuisance only applies for home mechanics like me: it is a major pain in the bum to work on! All that lovely bodywork must come off to do even simple servicing tasks, and that means a workshop manual is essential: do not try and take bits off without it, or you will break bits and have an expensive experience!

Despite that, I highly recommend it: for commuting or highway work, it is very pleasant for both low time and experienced riders to ride, and can even take a pillion comfortably. My wife just loves it, and has no intention of changing for the forseeable future! Comfortable, reliable, easy to ride, economical, good looking: ticks all the boxes Sidestand cut-out switch, a little heavy at low speed or stopped, time consuming to home service

rixnrex
rixnrex6 posts
  AN650AL2

King of the Scooters – Heaps of storage under seat. Electric mirrors. Electric screen. Twin headlights. 3 modes - Auto, Power, Manual. The Auto is great for around town The Power is great for hills or when you need that little bit of extra power. The Manual is great for long rides as mine seems to use less fuel than on Auto. 2 Trip meters also calculate use. I'm… Read more ·  3

averaging 19 litres per 100 k's at present. Seb at CMCC was excellent to deal with. Seating, storage, trip meters, electric mirrors and windshield. Left hand mirror is badly positioned.

ProCritique
ProCritiqueWA35 posts
  Burgman

2013 Suzuki Burgman – Well, my new 2013 Burgman arrived this week and after riding it for a few days, I thought I'd post my initial reaction to the new model. I've had two previous Burgmans starting off in 2003. I had that bike up to 2010 and then traded it for the then current 2010 Executive model. Unfortunately, that was stolen from my garage in September last year.… Read more ·  4

I didn't rush out to replace it as I knew a new model was on the horizon. I read the reviews before buying the latest version and decided I'd go ahead rather than trying to source a 2012 version which would have been identical to the 2010 model that I'd lost. Firstly, I would like to say a big thank you to [name removed] from Witch Cycles in Rockingham, WA for providing a pleasant buying experience and ensuring that my bike was delivered to me on time and without any hitches. In my honest opinion, this latest version somehow falls short of what I've been used to on previous Burgman releases. Let me explain the positives first from my point of view. The storage area at the front of the bike is improved and with the revised placement of the 12 volt socket to power a mobile phone charger or something similar is much better than on the older Burgman. The smaller compartments above are of a slightly better design too. Looking at the petrol filler flap, I'm thinking that I may be in with a chance of it not breaking like on my two previous bikes despite handling them both very carefully. So far as the positives and again, from my point of view, that's about it. It rides the same, it feels the same, pretty much, out on the road. Suzuki say that they've improved the transmission and fuel economy but if they have, it's not really discernible. Not to me anyway. Let me now offer my opinions on what I see are the negatives. I liked the dark grey colour of the previous version and I'm less keen on the metallic white that I was forced to accept as at the moment, it's the only colour option in Australia. Europe gets, white, black and I think a grey or silver. No such luck here. Suzuki have tinkered with the under seat storage area and it's now smaller that it was before. Why? To make the rear end of the bike slimmer and more 'stylish'. Previously, the mirrors were ensconced in beautiful car-like enclosures. They've gone and been replaced with mirrors that sort of sit on top of the of the plastic enclosures that support them. They look hideous. They still work well but not as good as they were before. The screen seems to be smaller that it was previously too. I guess we'll have to wait for Givi to come up with a replacement. I don't like the position of the handbrake release and again, I don't know why it's been changed. The instrumentation is now a combination of dials for the speedo and tachometer with digital information between the two 'clocks'. I don't mind this too much and the display is actually quite good. Why was it changed? I have no idea. To me, Suzuki have taken something truly wonderful in the older Burgman and given it a facelift and made many unwelcome changes. People who buy Burgman 650's like the large under seat storage area, the mirrors as they were, everything pretty much that the older bike offered. I suspect some younger designer has come along not fully understanding the requirements of the generally older Burgman rider. If you have an older Burgman, hang on to it as again, in my opinion, you're not losing out at all. If you've never had one before, then this version, as per usual, will not fail to impress. I hate design change when it's not called for and I think Suzuki has lost the plot somewhat with this latest version. It's good but I'm now hankering for the older one that I had before. Improved front storage area. New placement of 12 charging socket. Possibly more durable petrol flap. The shrunken under seat storage. The mirrors. The parking brake placement. Colour choice. Screen size.

TroyB
TroyB3 posts
  Burgman

Beautiful machine – I'm now on my 2nd Burgman. I never considered buying a scooter (having always ridden bikes), until I saw one of these on eBay. Hadn't ridden for w while so I thought it would make a good interim bike until upgrading. Anyway, it's been so solid and reliable, plus so comfortable to ride around, that I ended up upgrading to an exec after 100,000km.… Read more

Plenty of space under the seat, narrow enough to get to the front of the line at traffic lights, yet powerful and heavy enough for solid freeway/country cruising. Everything That stupid plastic cover over the electrics under the left glovebox always comes off.

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vysmaster
vysmasterVIC27 posts
  Burgman

magnificant – I've now ridden over 100,000km since I bought the Burgman Exec in April 2008. The only faults I've encountered have been the result of incorrect assembly (front wheel bearing). There are a few design faults that you need to be aware of. The air filter is upside down which means any loose dirt falls into the engine side when you remove the… Read more ·  1

filter. Considering most dealers mechanics I've dealt with didn't know how to put the engine cover back on, this is a worry. If you ever stray off dry clean bitumen, it's a good idea to fit a mud flap on the front. Without it, after 5k roadworks the radiator was 1/2 covered. performance, reliability, low centre of gravity, excellent low speed charactorists, high speed stability. quiet, even without ear plugs seat not as comfy as it looks. Ride is a bit harsh.

DJY
DJY
  Burgman

yes it's great BUT? – As I said it's great yet made perfect with a taller screen/Givi $250.00 aud The std screen should have been more ajustable for height. the ride is a little on the hard side even on rear soft setting But all up a perfect ride and a great tourer, buy the screen and thats it you will find there is much else you need to buy. std screen to short and im 5 foot 6" Show reply

snookies
snookies69 posts
  Burgman

best choice large CC scooter on the market – Bought this bike in 2007 and ride it every day. Has never let me down. Love the great weather protection and huge underseat storage. Can fit 2 helmets and a few clothes or lots of shopping including a 30 pack of soft drink. It mightn't look as funky cool as a harley davidson but I had one of them too and preferred riding this. Practical, smooth,… Read more ·  1

cheap to run. Plastic always looks good. Storage, weather protection, ease of use has a large body so isn't the best for lane splitting but I do it anyway by pulling the mirrors in

loudevere
loudevere4 posts
  Burgman

Excellent – After riding 'proper' motorcycles for just over thirty years, I fancied a change. A customer of mine one day was talking about his new bike and praising it for the way it handled and it's comfort. I thought he was talking about a conventional bike until I actually saw it. For me, it was love at first sight! I enjoy just about everything about this… Read more ·  1

scooter. I have no hesitation in recommending it to anyone who wants to just kick back and cruise in comfort and style, and enjoy what freedom it offers. And just a thought for those of you who may be 'die-hard' bikies that are having a good laugh at the moment - I was of you once until I tried the Burgmann and finally bought one. Maybe you will too! Just about everything! Comfort, style, braking, handling, acceleration, controls, mirrors that give perfect rear view! and that wonderful CVT auto/manual transmission. The under seat storage area can even fit a drinks cooler to keep 'roadies' cool. Offer a Harley rider one if you see his tongue drooling! Inaccessible valves for tyre inflation because of relatively small wheels. Could do with 90 degree valve extenders. Slight cough back on over-run when decelerating.

Mybah
Mybah8 posts
  Burgman

I was an [censored word removed] for delaying getting this – I first bought a conventional motorbike because of the image thing of scooter. My v-star was great, by I never let my eyes off possible scooters that could handle the open road. I finally relented and abandoned the pressures of biker die-hards, tested a few scoots, and fell in love with a 2nd hand 2006 an650. Oh my God!!! Power. Stability. Luggage… Read more ·  3

space. Ease. Looks. It will take off like a rocket, but not feel like the front wheel is about to lift off, it stays level. The list goes on and on.

I stronger suspect the regular biker community don't know what the hell they're missing out on. It's going to take something super special to wean me off the Burgman 650.

A fantastic alternative to a car. Too much to mention. But... reliable, powerful. Great dash and compartment. A gentle cruise at 100 kms. Overtakes a dream. Versatile in city, and country. Intelligent beyond belief. Very secure braking. Great cornering. Perfect for pillions. Centre of gravity. Expensive as far as scooters... but what you get for it....well!!!

stallstopper
stallstopper
  Burgman

Excellent – Love every second of it. Go and buy yours now. You will not be sorry. I think it is the bike of the future. When all the existing rev heads discover the Buzz of the Burgman. Just bought my AN650 Burgman 3 weeks ago. How can I express it in just written words. It is wonderful, fabulous, sensational, now I have run out of words to describe it. … Read more

I am 65 years old. I have ridden every size and model of motorcycle. Stating with a BSA Bantam 125 in 1958 and a long list of bikes that ended with a BMW K1100LTD which I traded in for the Burgman. I have ridden Harly's, Triumph's Norton's, Honda's, Bultaco's, Yamaha's and many other makes in between. But I have never ridden a two wheeled machine that gives me the pleasure and excitement that the Burgman 650 has delivered over the last 3 weeks.

I have fitted it with a Marine Radio, with a wired remote that sits on top of the left hand Brake Fluid cylinder on the left handlebar. I have my helmet wired to two computer speakers that are fitted into the polystyrene liner of the helmet. The storage capicity of the underseat boot is truly amazing. I am looking forward to riding it soon from Brisbane to Melbourne and back. I know that the combination of comfort and economy. Plus the outstanding performance will make this 3400klm (two ways) a pleasurable ride to beat all the other long distance rides I have done in the last 50 years. It is hard to keep clean, and the Windscreen is too short.

RustyB
RustyB4 posts
  Burgman

Local Riders? – Had the 650 Exec for 8 months now and love it. In the first month I did a 3000k interstate trip and it held the road like a rock, and gave me no trouble other than my aching jaw from continually smiling. Is there an Australian Burgman forum or Burgman riders' club (I'm in central Vic)? A few group rides would be fun. road presence Grips too small & seat is better with a backrest Show 2 replies

Golffinho
Golffinho2 posts
  Selected Review Burgman

Love it! – I love my Burgman, most comfortable bike I have ever owned. I commute to work everyday, about 100ks per day and have done Melbourne to Sydney and back very comfortably through the coast. If you own one, please be aware of the "Centre stand switch", last weekend on a ride back from Traralgon, about to hours from Melbourne, I stoped at a petrol… Read more ·  4

station to fill up, place the bike on the centre stand and when I took off, the bike was stuck on 1st gear, even on D (auto)the bike wouldn't go any faster the 35ks...

Took to the dealer, after a week playing with the bike I got told about the switch, which I strongly believe its a Suzuki's fault, I got charged over $300 to replace the switch that I have been told it was from an "impact" that never happened.

"...the centre stand switch is a similar switch to the sidestand switch which has a spring loaded plunger and they give trouble from time to time as people have described and certainly cleaning and spraying with WD40 does work often, but your switch has a bent plunger which is causing it to jam. As I mentioned the small guard they have around the switch is also bent from impact and has to be straightened out when the new switch is fitted. We are expecting the switch today and we have sorted out the key issue so you should be back on the road by the end of the day"

If you own and Burgman and love it as much as I do, do a research on the "Centre Stand Switch" and carry with you the tools necessary to "pull" the switch should that ever happen to you, it isn't difficult, and a dealer will just charge you to replace... Let me know your thoughts on that and should any Burgman be in Melbourne, lets go for a ride! Comfortable ride, can do my shopping and carry under the seat, lots of space!!! Heated grib and seats should come standard in Victoria as its in the UK

Andy_P
Andy_P32 posts
  Burgman

Excellent – Suzuki Burgman 650 2006 model.This is the white one and yes I LOVE IT it would have to be the best city scooter as it is very easy to use and has a lot of room under the seat for shopping(i have looked at all the scooters in this size range and this was the one for me). Have used this scooter now for about 14 months now and i do not find a thing… Read more

that i do not like about it well just one the screen is to short for me (i am 187cm) but you can buy a after market screen that is biger. This is one of the most relaxed ridding styes and a lot of fun as you can use it as a manual or auto with a power butten for the extra boost to drag of the others (then they stop laughing).In the wind it is good as the scooter is around 250kg with petral in it and you dont get as wet like otheres. Very easy to ride you will love it!!!!!!!! My girl friend went and got the 400 burgman because she loved how easy it was to ride (it was the color "RED") Screen to small and the rear suspension is not that good for two people.

debandR
debandRTAS
  Burgman

Excellent – Notlong owened my Burgman650,am getting better everyday with it,just so easy to ride.Very rider friendly.Its so easy to forget my learners speed of 80ks.Lookedat smaller scootors but Deborah and myself so so glad we found this one,its still under warranty. Speedo even tells when next service is due. "love the A B S " Just had my first bike 3 weeks… Read more ·  1

now a suzuki burgman 650 executive.2900k on speedo love shape, colour & features .Power is plenty I have just got my L s one week after buying bike glove boxes under seat storage power windows are all very good so so smooth its a dream to ride.Love it would love power wind screen to be just a tad higher,iam a big bloke

kaycox
kaycox
  Burgman

Excellent – This is my fourth 650 Burgman and this one is the Executive which has an electric adj screen and a 6th gear overdrive and ABS,but they are all marvellous,have owned over a hundred bikes and have had a bike license for 70years and nothing compares to the ease and pleasure of riding a Burgman I am now 87 and enjoying every minute of the Suzuki.Very… Read more

easy to ride. Practically everything Some panel guages are hard to read in some light,not the kph which is quite large

soucorp
soucorp
  Burgman

Awesome Bike! – Just picked up the AN650.   Love it, lots of reserve power, handles like a bike, easy to operate, gives me more time to enjoy the ride!  Makes anyone look like a Super Hero with the "James Bond" Styling. great styling and price, lots of fun. no radio, needs more accessory options.

Michael_Noa
Michael_Noa
  Burgman

Excellent – A great bike/scooter. I am a big guy and I have been told that it suits me. Love the quick take offs, leaves nearly everything in it's wake. Would recommend to anyone looking for a bike/scooter. Absolutely love it. Love the bike/scooter. Great ride. Have had road bikes in the past, but this is better. I commute 150 km daily and this… Read more ·  1

bike/scooter does it with ease. Very economical. Storage space is great. I am looking at a cruise control for my bike/scooter which would make it ideal for cruising. Yes, the screen is too short but for all the pluses, this is something I can bear.

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