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Hey, do you have to run a tag on that thing?????

Well, 3000 miles is now just around the corner and I can say with no hesitation, I'm crazy about my Burgman. Don't get me wrong, you have to be ready for a few condescinding glances from the BIGBORE crowd...like the question above....a guy at a stop light asked me. I just tell em....if you want h...ave some real fun, get you one of these!

I bought the Executive because of the ABS and the passenger seat back-rest. Having been through unpteen dirt bikes as well as 3 H-D's and a pile of Hondas, I originally bought a scooter to take on motorhome trips, but once I got on the first one, I was hooked.

I find the Burgman to be everybit as comfortable as the bigger bikes I've had. Last week, I made a trip to the coast and back (500+ miles), going down by the interstate highways and back the next day through the country.

If the Burgie has a shortcoming, it's just not a high speed interstate highway motorcycle. It will do it, but I just don't enjoy it...course I didn't enjoy it on the UltraClassic I used to own either. The Burgie will fly, plenty of extra umpfh, regardless of how fast you're already going. There will be lots of people who might disagree about the scooter's interstate capabilities, because in the various forums, there are numerous owners who commute daily for suprisingly long distances and they all seem to be pleased...so it may be just me.

Tooling up through the coutry it will consistently get about 55 miles to the gallon whereas at interstate speeds (10-15 above the speed limit) I've gotten less than 44mpg.

It comes with a deadly accurate mileage computer...I ran it out, thinking surely I can get an extra mile or two out of it...wrong!!! Ran out a mile from the filling station.

The storage space under the seat is monstrous....unbelievable amount of room, easily swallowing two helmets and some other junk. The glove boxes or storage compartments are handy and are a great place for the things you might want to reach while you're underway.

While the Burgman is certainly not cheap, I have found it to be a comfortable and dependable ride. In three thousand miles I have only been in the shop for the mandatory 600 mile service. I thought that was a bit pricey at $200+ but it entails a good bit of checking in addition to the oil change.

One of the most pleasant aspects of the maxi-scooter ride is the total lack of shift-work. My wife and I were in Pigeon Forge, TN and did a bit of riding in curvy, hilly mountains. I had forgotten how nice it is to just crank the gas knob and let the CVT do all the work. Just like your car, give it the gas and go.

I've told people it's like a Magic Carpet...crank it, and magically and comfortably, it will take you anywhere your heart desires.



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"Nice... but not a REAL motorcycle..." - Oh Really.......

What is a "real" motorcycle? Do you measure it by CCs? The cost? The 0 - 60 acceleration? The looks? The name? The design? Maxi scooters are expanding this definition and Suzuki's Burgman 650 has been leading the pack. Is a maxi scooter the right bike for you? Only you know what you want,a...nd can pick which style of bike best fits your needs. The maxi-scooter has a package of advantages only this design can offer. A package tht combines many desireable qualities of all the styles into one machine. The best way I can describe what a maxi-scooter offers better than all other designs is "Practical Daily Transportation". You can read many reviews and websites for detailed descriptions. If you think the Burgman 650 is not a REAL motorcycle, you may be overlooking the bike that is just what you've been looking for. Read Full Review

Super GT Burgman AN 650A Exec

The oldest and great GT Scooter, have no rival at the present. Some manufactures try to do better, and increment cm3, but is a wrong way, because the scooter passion is not similar a street bike.

The great advantage from Burgman 650, is the unique and functional transmission system CVT.



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On to my Second Burgman!

I began riding a Burgman a couple of years ago, when I bought a 2003 Burgman 650. I have previously owned several different motorcycles, Hondas, Suzukis, Kawasakis, Matchless and have ridden many others, but I had not owned a bike for over 20 years (marriage and kids, etc.). I did my research and th...ought that either the Burgman or a Suzuki DL-650 V-Strom would be a good place to start up riding again. I rode both, and the Burgman was the obvious choice. With a low center of gravity, the bike handles beautifully at any speed. The off the line acceleration is very good, and it is comfortable and practical for any kind of riding. With an over-sized aftermarket windshield, and the body fairing, the Burgman punches a hole in the wind and is rock-solid on the freeways. I live near the mountains and last summer I took several long trips riding hard and fast through winding roads, sometimes with other riders on bikes with much bigger engines. Those big cruisers couldn't keep up with the Burgman on a twisty road, I had to stop and wait a couple of times. They try to recover their honor in the straight sections of road, where they can use their cubic inches to best advantage. The Burgman is limited by its horsepower in 50-80 MPH acceleration, but still a careful rider will have no difficulty in keeping up with more powerful bikes. It will easily carry two riders up a mountain freeway at 70-80 MPH and still has legs left to pass when necessary. It is a blast in winding roads, just put the CVT in "power" mode, and it will come roaring out of the corners. I like my 2003 Burgie so well that I decided to upgrade and just bought a 2009 Executive since I wanted the ABS and figured that this one will be a keeper. The underseat storage is very handy, and I have an aftermarket case installed for even more storage. Read Full Review

Burgman Exec 650

Fantastic machine, I have been riding Bikes for46 years, this is the first scooter I have ever owned,wish they had brought it out sooner, I have owned many Bikes from AJS,Ariel,several Triumph, Honda, Kawasaki,Suzuki, I bought the Burgman for commuting to and from work 50 miles a day,(getting old no...w)and cannot emphasise how fantastic the bike is. Read Full Review