MotoUSA Scooter Shootout: 2011 Suzuki Burgman 650

[markt5746]

Seriously, this might be the worst review of any kind that I have ever read. Change the name, now that is the beginning of a great review. Can't find a gear, CVT doesn't have gears. I guess you people probably ride crotch rockets and of course this bike is not going to compare to them. I had a 1400 cruiser before this and I would ride the 650 every day compared to the cruiser. I think it's handling is great, the balance is low and it corners easier than any bike I have had.

[andyb112358]

"The clutch is always slipping and it can't find a gear" Really!? A vehicle with no gears not being able to find a gear? Something is seriously wrong here. Quick! Send it back for repairs. F.Y.I. the only available scooter on the market right now with gears is the Genuine Stella (you know, the P50 equivalent). I've ridden it and a bunch others. I assure you, all other scooters "can't find a gear" for a good reason.

[burgmanespanamadrid]

Muy bien



[therandomdot]

Suzi Burger! I've got a 400. I went from a 150cc chinese scoot to this 400 loafer. The difference was crazy. The 150cc was agile, and I could throw it around a lot. The 400 is like riding a cow. It loafs down the road. But, yes, it seems a lot of them do slippage or don't have immediate power. When I'm down the road at 75ph, if I want to pass someone, I give it the gas, but it's not an immediate take-off. And if you're gonna 2-up, def go with the 650.

[juseyman]

I came off a harley 1200 sporty on to a burgman and I swear and it's way more "sporty" mr beardy guy has his head up his ass once you get to know the tranny it's awesome and i've scraped the center stand while cornering and never felt unstable on turns crank up the preload and front tire 41psi over 1000 km in one day and never even blinked!!! these guys suck!!

[nunogirao]

Rollers? Clutch slipping? Hunting what? Do you even know what a Burgman 650 is?

[safewaycart]

Dainese is based in Vicenza, Italy

greetings!

[Loveya1038]

This Shootout is missing the Honda Silver Wing; Honda Integra; BMW Concept 800; Kymco Myroad 700.

[andyb112358]

@Loveya1038 Totally agree with you, however I want to point out that the Integra isn't out yet. They couldn't have tested it. Sadly. I'm really excited for it though too! Also, it is not a scooter in the usual sense because the engine is not mounted to the swingarm. It has a motorcycle style suspension/drivetrain but just a scooter style transmission and seating position. It should be an awesome crossover. Let me know if you find a review of it.

[BCINOK]

I got my 650 Burgman in April and it is a great scooter- motorcycle. I went to the Scooting the Ozarks rally in Sept in Eureka Springs Ar and handled all the rides with ease. In full auto the power button can be used to slow down into the turns with out having to use a lot of brake. I also used the manual side to shift in and out of the turns. After watching this reveiw I know these people did not spent alot of time in the saddle. I also ride with a group of HD riders and keep up just fine.

[1EvilScooterKitty]

I love Burgies! They are the best!

[gorankoleznik1]

this shootout is garbage video...typical "American wannabe" too bad for you that suzuki is not american company a?...

[mack123100]

Its the Lexus LS 460 , Mercedes Benz 7 CLASS, BMW 7 CLASS of scooters.

Top of the Line. Sophisticated, Elegant, Powerful, and Clean looking.

I want one for my Birthday.

[mountainbliss4u]

Okay, I've had 3 Burgies, and have loved them. Thought they were amazingly quick (kept up with Goldwings), and that they handled very well.

I'll be getting another one soon, and will KEEP this one! :)

[22rember]

I do not know much English, but if these people comparing a burgman650 with a Kymco, I think they do not understand anything about motorbikes.

[lacrossplayr5]

Hahaha clutch constantly slipping...that was the funniest comment in the whole video. This guy obviously has NO CLUE about transmissions and what a slipping clutch feels like.

[eggieruggus]

What a FAIL. Weights on the Burgman? Not too bright... Hitting the power for more? Trying to be snarky? Ignorant. The power button keeps the motor at a higher RPM band. These guys are amateurs at best. I appreciate an objective review and don't disagree with the findings or liking the T-Max more, but you failed on research. NOT renewing my MotoUSA subscription. FAIL.

[Lps2005]

bullshit reviews by bullshit riders <<<

[Lps2005]

Burgman executive thats right i love it.......u moron.

[WDPlumbing]

Man I SCREAM through corners on my Burgman, grinding my lower plastic body on the asphalt, my friends couldn't even keep up with me when we went through the canyons in S. California, sooooooooo easy to ride. Are these guys epileptics riding a scooter or something?

[Pegasus62]

by their own test ... T-Max , while under acceleration it only trailed the 150cc-larger Suzuki Burgman by fractions of a second, it’s best being a 8.83. And though it also trails the Suzuki on sheer top speed (115 mph vs. 104 mph),

..... I think what they are saying is that they are short as f&*(), and not able to handle a real man size, state of the arts scooter. Soo let's blame the FERRARI of scooters instead of or own inefficiencies!

[salezmajjj]

Kymco and Burgman in the same ground.... cmon!!! U need to learn more about any scooter before you do this kind of show!

[TheSogmeister]

Who paid these fuckers to give a shit review? The 650 Burgman is the best maxi scooter out there!! And giving a negative rating on the name?!?!?! Come on!!! What a weak ass review

[DaBurntToaster]

@TheSogmeister they didnt say it was bad, they pretty much said it could be better

[mrmolez1]

@TheSogmeister

what makes this review even more pathetic is that they are complaining about the automatic transmissions when it comes with a manual option. Every single male in this video is stupid as hell.

[quwers]

CVT-continuously variable transmission. Congratulations on not knowing what it is and what all scooters have.

[krhayabusasale1]

Beautiful bike man.

[Radient001]

Nothing wrong with scooters, but I think its kinda funny to talk about cornering aggressively...scooters are more or less commuters.

[corbelius6]

You should really check the levels on your vocals, or maybe do a dry run with headphones before you post cause the drastic volume changes really is obtrusive with my enjoyment of your usually very good videos. A little more post Production will go a long way, Great Job otherwise keep up the good work and thanx.

[hrWladyslaw]

this is not even a review and it sux ass.

the language they are using sux ass too.

constantly slippin´cluch blah blah.... try VFR1200F DCT

Burgman 650 is the best scooter on this planet!

[TheMachRider]

haha every video of this shootout is full of pissed comments about it being a scooter video. Guess what, there are all types of riders!

I'm never going to be into scooters- I own an RC51 and 600RR, I'm a sport/track rider, but come on guys get real! We aren't the only ones out there!

[Garrison64]

@DeathPunch4000 You do realize you're not the only person in the world don't you?