Suzuki Burgman 400 (AN400) reviews

Why didn't I get one of these when they first came out? It can do everything my belated 2002 Road Star could do, execpt burn as much gas or pack as little gear, or handle as poorly in the corners... Who cares about image when you can go across Canada with wife on board for a third of the gas, and pass cars on hills like they are going the other way? I'll never go back to clutch and shifting. I have seen the light. Show less

This is my first 2 wheeled machine. I am a big guy and it pulls me faster than someone half my weight on most cruisers. The utility of this machine is great. With the huge trunk you can fill up a whole basket of stuff at the grocery store to take home. The service is a little expensive, but as long as it keeps running like a top, it is worth it. 4650 miles so far. I have cruised on highways at 80+mph with plenty more throttle to go. It is stable, quick and it stops really well. I could care less about the looks from people on traditional motorcycles. I could probably leave most of them in the dust with my scooter. Show less

I used to own this scooter. It's a great bike, no problems at all. Added the trunk, windshield, cruise, and mirror turn signals. Tons of storage. Really did not want to trade it but needed more power for 2 up riding and longer trips. Easy and fun to ride. Makes a great commuter bike. Show less

I INSTALLED A SIRIUS SAT. SYSTEM AND TOOK THE DRIVERS BACK REST OFF. THESE TWO FEATURES MAKE A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. IF you're TALL, THIS WILL DOUBLE YOUR COMFORT LEVEL. THIS BIKE HAS GOOD POWER. I LOVE THE LOOK ON PEOPLES FACES WHEN I ROLL BY AT 100MPH+. THE SUSPENSION IS A LITTLE STIFF, BUT VERY GOOD WITH TWO PEOPLE ON IT. I LOVE THE STORAGE, AND THE HANDLING OF IT. I OFTEN DRAG MY CENTER STAND AROUND CORNERS. HAVING FUN. YOU SHOULD TOO. GET ONE...YOU KNOW YOU WANT TO. don't FORGET TO WAVE...SEE YOU OUT THERE! Show less

I'm incredibly impressed with this little 400cc Scooter. It continues to surprise me in almost every 2 wheeled manner. From comfort to control to acceleration, it seems to have very few faults. Once accustomed to the riding position, I find it's quite stable in the twisting mountain roads as well as the expressway. I've never felt anything but confident in any given situation. Acceleration although not exactly stellar does make you realize just how little HP you need to remain safe and still be faster than most automobiles amongst us. Although slow by motorcycle standards, it would be unfair to compare. After all you wouldn't compare a Prius to a Mustang GT? Accelerating into traffic is never a worry. Overall, the comfort is great for a 4 hour stretch, then you start to feel the burn, but this thing is so competent it does leave you wishing for more. I owned a 650 Burgman which is the Goldwing equivalent in the scooter world and I mean that in every comparable sense. It is large, heavy, smooth, and comfortable. It took me and my girl from Boston to Asheville NC and back without a complaint, with the exception of its weight and the barely 50 mpg it returned giving a cruising range of 180 miles tops. The 400, at 60-65 mpg, gives close to the same comfort and equal performance solo as the 600 was 2up - I happily traded down as they say. I feel I have lost only weight in the transaction. It is a definite large leap forward from the Honda 250cc Reflex that started this whole Hi-way capable scooter infatuation I'm experiencing. As I said in the beginning, it is a near perfect scooter. A perfect 5 star Scooter has yet to be built but I personally feel Suzuki is on the right track. Show less

HAVE HAD NO MECHANICAL OR ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. LARGER GIVI WINDSHIELD IS MOST IMPORTANT FOR WIND NOISE IN HELMET AND WEATHER ON HANDS. 65 TO 72 MILES PER GAL DEPENDING ON WIND @ 65 TO 70 MPH. Show less

A couple of weeks ago, riding with 2 others, a Goldwing and Yamaha VTM 1000, or something, the Yamaha could barely keep up in our open country tour ride. Yikes, at one point I looked down at the speedo and saw 100, then 101, and immediately closed the throttle. It had still a good pull but I won't do that again. But wow, this 650 tiger is most stable at highway speeds and does it take the curves seriously and comfortably. I run Amzoil Oil products thru out. This powerful, baby Ninja look a like EFI 8 valve engine, is getting 45-50 city, and 55-60 highway. Very pleased with the Burg 650, and no shifting required - that's the best part!!! My wife and our friends think it is an excellent vehicle too! It does it all. Show less

This is truly a hybrid or crossover motorcycle. It has many terrific features such as great underseat storage (room for 2 full face helmets), great room on the seat for two, and an automatic transmission (CVT for those that care). The reason I rated it low is primarily because the seat does not adjust far enough back for me (34 in. inseam). I have ordered a Corbin seat (long version - there is a standard also) which I hope will give me enough knee room so my legs won't keep hitting the dashboard. The seat is also flat and not very comfortable (hopefully the Corbin will fix that also). Having an automatic on a 650cc bike is amazing. Highly recommended if you are closer to normal height. Please don't let the scooter name confuse you. This has all the attributes of a regular motorcycle with some of the benefits of a scooter. Many people have switched to the Burgman from Goldwings and other larger cycles. You can definitely tour on this. Show less

The Burgman is a bike you have to grow into after you've done your sportbike phase, your Harley phase, your dualsport phase, etc. Once you get to the point in your riding history where the journey is more important than the bike itself, the Burgman is the bike. Does everything well. Brakes adequate; Suspension adequate for my size; Wind protection - needs after market windscreen, many available; Engine - very smooth, not lots of power but more than enough; Transmission- don't miss shifting at all- very convenient in traffic; Grips are a little small for my hands; I added Hotgrips heated grips that were larger; Seat needs replacement, but I have yet to find a stock seat on any motorcycle including my BMWS and Goldwing that I liked- I use Corbin mostly. Luggage space- the underseat storage will hold a full aerostich suit and helmet, and you don't have to open three different saddlebags to store things, just pop the seat, stuff it in, and you're done. Very convenient. I also added a givi tail trunk, and using some european bag mounts, hard saddlebags. Does well on the highway. My main concern was highway driving and handling in high winds due to smaller wheels, but those concerns were unfounded; Bike handles as well as any other bike I've ridden on the highway and in the wind, and better than my 1997 Gold Wing. Gas mileage 41-45 MPH, supposed to get better as bike gets broken in. Can easily do a 300-400 mile day. It wouldn't have been my first bike, but probably is my last. Not very fast, not very sexy, not very cool, just very practical, easy to use, functional bike. Can't recommend it enough. Show less

I presently own a 2003 GL1800, 01 RoadKing Classic, 05 DL650 and just picked up an 07 Burgman 650. I love the power and comfort of the Burgman. It has more than enough power to carry me and my wife. I think of it as a baby Goldwing. I plan on using it to commute to work and just relax on. I had taken several test rides before and just waited for permission from my lovely wife to go ahead a buy it. No regrets at all. Show less