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It's like half a car.

I will quickly convey that at 67 years old and a former motorcycle dealer there are only a few I haven't ridden and many that I've owned; motorcycles and scooters. I still own my 7th Honda Helix. I've had my 650 Executive Burgman for nearly a year. I bought it as a leftover 2011 and got a great deal... with 0% financing for 5 years. The scoot is drop dead gorgeous. I added a Laminar Lip, (a small extension to the windshield), which makes a great windshield better. I carry removable luggage as required on the rear seat and hanging from the sissy bar, leaner pad. The comfort of the scooter is almost as good as the lounge chair styled Helix. I prefer the lower seat on the Helix. The Burgman is more comfortable than the Honda Silverwing scooter that I owned in '03. Power is very similar to the Silverwing. Overall I like the Burgman very much and more the longer I own it. BUT, that's a very big but, but I do not like the engine braking on the Suzuki. Leaned into a slow speed turn and WHAM, a downshift which slows the scoot down and quickly makes the lean angle I'm riding too severe and makes a quick adjustment imperative. The engine braking is so powerful that many traffic light stops are easily done without ever using the brakes. (Or lighting the brake light). Read Full Review

Great scooter

This is my second Burgman. My first was a 400, this is a 650 Executive. Have 24,820 miles so far without any problems, not even one. Ride every day to work with my cooler and thermos under my seat. Cary rain gear under seat just in case. Love this bike. I average about 51-52 mile per gallon every we...ek in mixed driving. I don't baby it either. Easy to get on and off of with the step-thru design. May not be quite as nimble as a smaller scooter, but once you've ridden for awhile you can really handle it quite well. Read Full Review