2006 Suzuki Burgman 650 Exec Scooter reviews

I'm 57 and on my 8th cycle. My favorite used to be my Goldwing but at a lower price this Suzuki 650cc Burgman Executive is as smooth, comfortable and fun to ride. The automatic or manual shift mode is as smooth as glass and the acceleration is remarkable. Even my Harley friends are astounded. The ABS brakes stop on a dime and the under seat storage will not only store two helmets but some groceries too. I average over 50mpg and after riding 130 miles I'm as fresh as when I started. Hats off to Suzuki for great engineering, comfort, style and value. Drive it once and you will be hooked. Show less

THIS SCOOTER IS AN EXCEPTIONAL RIDE, AND WITH THE GAS MILAGE IT GETS AT THE PRICE PER GALLON FREEDOM IS HERE AGAIN. WOULD LIKE THE WINDSHIELD TO BE A LITTLE TALLER AND A LARGER CAPACITY FUEL TANK WOULD BE AN ADDITIONAL PLUS. Show less

I have owned this Burgman 650 since February of 2004 and have enjoyed every one of the more than 57,000 miles I have ridden her. In July of 2004 I rode her from my home in Florida to Denver, Colorado, and back (a one-way distance of over 1,800 miles) and had a very enjoyable trip. Though I prefer taking the "back roads", she has no trouble keeping up with traffic on the Interstates. At the end of each day, when I checked in to a motel, I did not feel "beat up" but was actually quite refreshed. I repeated this trip in August of 2005. The only problem I have had with her was a failed front-wheel bearing at 33,000 miles (a fluke, I'm sure). At highway speeds, between 70 and 90 miles per hour, she gets from 46 to 48 MPG. If I limit my speed to 65 MPH I consistently get just over 50 MPG. After she had about 10,000 miles on her, I had the opportunity to make a speed run (under controlled conditions) with her and found that she would easily do 100 MPH. With some throttle remaining. I would expect her to top out around 110 or 115. Great bike!!! Show less

I traded a v65 magna in and have not regretted it one bit. I have ridden bikes my entire life, now 54, and this is by far the best piece of machinery I have owned and ridden. Just one thing, the winshield could be a bit taller to deflect more wind, but it is a minor concern. I have owned the bike for three days and can't stay off it. Show less

After three days, this is already the best bike I ever owned. In many ways, it is better than the Gold Wing I used to ride. It gets 56 mpg and is just so easy to operate. I traded in an 1100 Shadow that was too loud, too rough and too uncomfortable. Show less