2008 Suzuki Burgman 650 Exec Scooter reviews

I bought my 08' 650 Exec from a friend and after riding Cruisers and Touring bikes this bike is amazing in its own way. At 611 lbs and a LOW center of gravity, it really handles well at 80 on the hi-way or 5 in a parking lot. Most people still think of a Scooter as a 50cc Vespa and have no idea what this Maxie Scoot can do. The previous owner said he took it to the N. Ga mountains and rode the Dragon's Tail (322 curves in ll miles). He was riding with Harleys and Sport bikes. The Scooter really impressed those riders on the straight away and the curves. Coupled with 48+ MPG it performed well. I've had it two weeks and all around riding, commuting and to the store and coffee shop I have gotten 48 MPG and believe it will reach 58 on a road trip. At 6'1" I find the seat a little short, putting my knees almost to the dash. The standard adjustable windshield is too short for me, I'll replace it with a 3.5" taller Clearscreen Xlg. I'll probably update this an a couple months after taking it to the Mts myself. Show less

If you rode to work as often as I do then you want a bike that is a no shift bike. Riding in heavy traffic on the Burgman is a breeze. I usually arrive at work with a big smile on my face. I am 55 and have owned many motorcycles over the passed 30 years. Get one of these and you won't regret it. I also love riding my 2007 Goldwing but use it mainly for taking the old lady on long distance road trips. Wish they could put an automatic transmission like this in a Goldwing! Show less