After selling my 2001 Electra Glide Ultra in 2013 I bought a 2008 Burgman Exec for $5000 (US). Thinking I'd rather have a Mazda Miata I sold the Burgman and got a 1993 Miata. I sold it 2 years later and ended up buying a 400cc Yamaha Majesty. I'm not happy with the performance of it so I started looking around for another 650 Burgman. I found a 2011 Executive 950 miles from me. It had 3500 miles on it, barely broke in. I drove that 1800+ round trip miles to get it. Same price as the 2008, which I think was a great buy. My intention is to travel some of the Western USA on it. We'll see how my 75yo body holds up, but I think I'll be fine. Like you said, there is nothing quite like it, never has been one quite like this one.

Ich fahre auch einen Burgman 650. Meinen Zweiten und bin davon völlig begeistert. Auch für mich ist es eine Mini-Goldwing. Ich habe sehr selten das Bedürfnis nach mehr Leistung, aber da gibt’s ja den Power-Spaß-Knopf und der hilft dann etwas. Dieses Bike ist wirklich so agil und "spritzig", ich habe schon so manchen Motorradfahrer den Mund offen stehen lassen. Über das "Von-oben-herab-Blicken" einiger Biker kann ich nur schmunzeln. Ich stimme Dir also voll zu. Zum Glück gibt’s bei uns in Deutschland noch so einige, auch erschwingliche, Fahrzeuge. Gibt's irgendwann keine mehr werde ich mich wohl mit dem AK550 anfreunden müssen.... oder eine große Goldwing (aber dann mit DCT) kaufen.

I love my Burgman 650! It's not a commonly seen bike where I live (UK, Scotland). People sometimes ask me “what is it?”.... to which I reply “It's the space ship enterprise on 2 wheels!” lol. 😂

I have a 2009 version of this bike. I consider the Burgman to be the benchmark for maxi scooters. When they were sold in Australia they were the best equipped of the big touring scooters better than the T Max that had a smaller engine, did not then have an electrically adjustable screen and did not have the manual mode (giving a 6th gear for better fuel economy) nor the power mode. The BMW did not have these features either and had less storage with the Burg having room for two helmets under the seat if packed according to instructions. It is good bike for the city but is even better for the open road where it hold its own with the big cruisers, sports bikes and touring bikes. If Suzuki were still making them I would expect it to come with cruise control, a reverse gear (the Piaggio MP3 550 has one) and perhaps music as I think the Kymco 550 does.

I also in the past owned a ZX14 and a Hayabusa and love my Burgman 650. It's an awesome ride. Thanks for the video.

What a fabulous review my friend. I had my Burgie 650 until about 2 weeks ago and am now missing it soooooo much and am trying to buy it back. The only reason I traded it in was because it's so heavy and, like everyone, I'm getting a lot older and had to get rid for medical reasons but now think I could cope with it! I miss 'her' a lot and her mileage is low so tomorrow I will go into the branch where I sold her and try to buy her back - watch this space ...... like your interested for one moment!! Beautiful scenery - you're a lucky chap to live in such a beautiful country.

I brought accident damaged 2017 here in nz .love the video very very cool.ur great down to earth great guy.know u stuff esp as u have other bikes .as do i ❤

It's hard for me to understand why Suzuki quit making the 650 Burgman. I have owned two 400s and one 650. The 650 is a dream to own. Maybe Suzuki did not advertise it enough. Maybe it's the dumb name Burgman, it does not help. If they called it something like The Screaming Eagle, other then Burgman may have helped sales.

A most outstanding review! You have been spot on in all the statements you made. Your country is very beautiful!

Brilliant review ol lad, my other bikes are a gsxs 1000 and a sv1000 , I’m picking up a 2013 Burgman in white on Sunday and really looking forward to riding it as I’ve never ridden anything like it before, keep up the good work please. Tony in the UK 🇬🇧

I like the Burgman 650 but to say it’s better than a Silverwing in all measurable ways is a stretch. I have owned two Silverwings and while it might not be built as plush, it’s more manageable and the power is almost identical. I can cruise at 70-75 MPH, all day long and get close to 50 MPG, while being quite comfortable. I would say someone needs to ride both, because there are things about the Honda that people might prefer. Not the least of which is ease of maintenance and a bike that can run 100,000 miles. I like both, but I own a Silverwing.

Спасибо за хороший обзор. Купил такой самолёт 2012года с пробегом 33000км. Покупал на японском аукционе. С доставкой в Беларусь обошёлся 6700$ Очень хороший скутер за 2 месяца проехал 4000км . Готовлюсь к следующему сезону. Всё техобслуживание провожу сам.

i had a zx14 at the same time as my 650 love both machines had busa too big bikes for weekends 650 for everyday .

Excellent review

Stop thinking about a tmax. You have a great scooter and it makes you happy.

I thought of buying one of these bikes after seeing some of these videos on you tube. I found a 2018 with 2 k miles about 120 miles from my home. I went there and took it for a ride. Yes it looks good and has lots of storage, the mirrors fold and what not, but and this is a big but. The bike squeaks and rattles like I never felt before on a motorcycle. The suspension is by far the worst I have ever experienced. I am putting this here not to put down whoever have them and like them, but to alert people like me that try to find perfection or close to it on a motorcycle.

What country is this ? you drive on the left like here in Ireland. You are blessed to have such wide and straight streets, here in Ireland there's nothing but bends even on the motorways..... EDIT: I kept watching and I saw a shop called "Sydney tools" lol so I know where you are now.... 🙂

Where is this ride taking place?

they call the 650 Burgman " the half a busa ", as its half the size of the Busa AND uses some of the same engine parts of the Busa

Is it good to make your burgman 650 2013 cooling fan direct? Any advice please

What are your thoughts on the BMW 650 GT?

Is there much difference between the first gen vs second gen other than the instrument cluster?

Please how much is the bike?

I am typical old sportbike rider .. have a sportbike collection all brands and a Piaggio bv 400 for touring /commuting . had 400 and 650 burgman piaggio bv 400 better in all aspects also only 7200$ brand new

I lost the key and not able run it again. The main dealer asked me for 3000 USD. To replace full system. I really can’t find solution.

That's the tiniest fence I've ever seen.

But you can still purchase a used Honda silverwing

why dont you say what damn year it is.

Помогите пожалуйста приобрести такой макси скутер

If ever you’d want to sell this off…. Please I’m much interested 🙏🙏🙏

Oh my burgman matt silver i think not great colour for being seen.

Programmed key is lost. And even the manufacturer doesn’t want to make new key. They want my to buy full system. I should hack the computer system.

The bike looks ugly compared to the Tmax tech.

You have a video where you replaced the windscreen, but this bike has the original windscreen. Did you swap it back?