On my ride to Alaska I ran into a man from Michigan on the Alaska Highway. He was riding a Burgman 650. I saw him on several occasions and discussed his choice. Turns out he chose it as it was an automatic and he had arthritis problems. Alfter Whitehorse, Yukon I lost track until we me up 5 days later at the ferry teminal in Haynes. In talking with him I found out he had ridden to the Arctic Circle via the Dalton Highway out of Fairbanks. I still envy him, I didn't have the guts.

I got my 2018 650 Burgman partially because of your videos. I've had all sorts of bikes including big tourers but honestly it's in the top 3 of bikes I've owned. And I've been riding nearly 44 years.

I owned a 650 Burgman Executive that I put 39,000 miles on it traveling through 36 states. According to my GPS, it would go 107 MPH before getting squirrelly. I'm 6'4" tall and had to remove the backrest to get comfortable on it. I learned to limit my long trips to less than 7,000 miles as that seemed to be all I could expect out of the rear tire. I traded it in on a 2011 Victory Vision that now has 97,000 miles on it. I would like to go back to a scooter (I'm 70), and sadly found out that the 650 Burgman is no longer made in 2023.

Just taking a moment to say Thanks for this and other Burg videos. I've watched various reviews in the past and off and on I thought I'd like one. (Currently have a Lance PCH125 and @ 1.5 years ago I got a Kymco X-Town 300i) I wanted the bigger bike to do some freeway stuff.. but for no good reason I was afraid of used bikes. (used cars-no problem-lol) The Kymco is good, but tall for my short legs and feels like anything over 75 is working it a bit. I randomly looked at 650 Burgs again and found a local, theft salvaged 07 that I got for $2300 with 17K miles. So far I'm very happy and this video is one I've watched over the years thinking about them! Thanks!

I rode my from Texas to Santa Monica through RT 66 last year on the freeway and Hiway and loved every minute of it.

Glad to see ya back doin Scoot videos. I really enjoyed the 400 comparisons so much I Now have K6 and a Majesty 400. (sold my Wide Glide).

Hi Larry, still have my 2011 Burgman 650! Its still in great shape. During the pandemic went crazy and added lots of extra toys to the bike..including a SpeedoHealer box that corrects the mismatch in the speedometer! Now it matches my GPS speedometer speed at any speed! Happy Riding!

I love my 2009, the more I ride it the more I like it. Using overdrive mode improves fuel economy. 5 years ago doing the Yuma Prison Run I averaged 65 mpg for the whole trip packing my wife and all our gear.

Dipping below 50 is a nice winter day in Oregon. That's what the heated seats and grips are for! :-) Thanks for the video. Gonna pick up a 2018 executive in a couple days with 13k on it. Very excited.

I own a 2009 Burgman AN Executive. I find it runs very well on highway keeping up with the sports bikes, cruisers and tourers. The engine has plenty of response as does the transmission which can be used in a manual mode giving a 6th over drove gear for improved fuel economy. The tank provides about 200kms of range which for me is about 2 hours of riding and time for a stop. Disc breaks all round; two on the front with ABS mean plenty of stopping power. The electrically adjustable screen for good air flow at low speed but higher to keep the wind off on the highway is great as are the fold in mirrors. There is plenty of in dash and under seat storage but a top box completes the outfit. In my opinion it is the bench mark for maxi scooters. Sadly they are no longer sold in Australia (where I live). Forget the bike v scooter thing just ride what you like and can afford because it is where you're going not what you ride.

Great video, so informative, thanks. living in the uk and seriously considering getting one of these while there are still some good low mileage ones around.

Loved my B650. Two reasons not mentioned. With my wife on the back there was no noticeable loss in acceleration unlike mid sized cruisers. Quite a surprise but that is the advantage of the CVT transmission. Second unlike a cruiser with bags and a backrest she could get on it by stepping over the footrests and sliding back onto her seat. She just could not get onto a cruiser. I sold it because we moved and the new house had a long gravel driveway. Moving a heavy CVT scoot with no neutral was almost impossible on loose gravel. As well my wife lost interest in biking. But what a nice scooter overall

Passing that truck while it was about to turn left was not the smartest thing to do. Otherwise I enjoyed the vid, great comfy bike you got there.

I’m very tempted to buy one of these after talking to the wife and her saying it’s ugly and not masculine because it’s a scooter…I have a Versys 300 right now but this thing looks like a joy for taking trips and it ain’t to masculine being discouraged over what the wife thinks, actually made me want it more.

for those curious and not just out looking for maxi content: if a xmax 300 can do it. this can do it. but im sure this one does it far more comfy. watch the vid anyway. maxis are cool.

Ive had the 400 and the 650 bergman executive...Great Bikes...150 klm allday...😊

Grate Video, thanks!

I've had two 650s. A new 2005 that I traded in when I got my Victory Vision, then I missed it so much I searched and bought my current 2012 that only had 382 miles on it. I have also had eight big road bikes at the same time as my Burgs but I won't trade it in. I enjoy your maintenance videos too.

cool video demo.

Hey Larry I'm pretty sure I just bought your 1200 XC from the boys at Brea. It's so cool to have its history on your channel, which I just discovered. Be easy dude!

I hate that they stopped making Burgies 650s! :(

Really enjoyed your video; it was nice to see some familiar scenery! I grew up in Victorville; I went to high school on Mojave and to church on E Street! I’m on my second Burgman 650, my first was a 2009 standard model, and my current is a 2007 Executive model. The longest distance I’ve done is from Las Vegas to Lake Tahoe, on the 2009! My most favorite mod I’ve installed was electronic cruise control! I also ride a 2003 SV650, and a 2008 Hayabusa!

Hola man cave ! Greetings from Iowa . I like yours videos about motorcycles but the most of the burgman . I wanna go to Mexico in a burgman, from Desmoines Iowa to Cancun where my family live . I know is crazy but is something I want to do . What do you think about a burgman will be good for that task , but since is a lots of speed bumps and holes on the roads Would be hard on any motorcycle. I am looking on a 2006 with 10000 miles for that trip . Any advice for a long trip on the burgman. This dream trip might happen next year by July .

Thanks!

89 MPH for a scooter (a heavy one at that) is not bad at all. I thought about getting one about 4 years ago before I got my motorcycle. Some people I know did, and they did not regret it. Most use theirs as a daily commuter.

Sweet machine.

I have two, one being an Executive. Two week ago, I rode the Exec from Sacramento to Santa Rose. She will go 103 Al day long!

Thanks for that. I was one who asked. 👍

Hi Brotha I live in the Victorville area let me know u guys go ride again I’ll like to ride with u both. Thanks

11:20 The eighteen wheeler was stopped with his left turn signal on, and you rode through his blind spot to cut him off and turn left in front of him.

If your interstate riding switch to manual and put it in 6th for better rpm’s in auto mine seems to only go to 5th

Do you have any idea on how to get ambient temp reading Fahrenheit instead of Celsius

Hello! I also have a 2012 Suzuki Burgman 650 EXECUTIVE!, same color and everything I've watched many of your videos and appreciate them. Question: Can you share what you're using to attach stuff to your handlebars? I can't find anything. Thanks in advance and safe riding!

thanks to this video i am considering one for around town travel. I have a Royal Star for longer rides. But i am just over 300 pounds and am concerned if i am too heavy for the bergman to hold up. Thoughts?

I rode my Burgman 400 from Calgary to San Francisco no problem

Thank you very much because of your great videos 👍 I have an AN 650 executive, year 2004. It takes about 6-7 liters gas per 100 km, using CVTso I have to jump to the gas station every 220 Km. I have a question: do you think, that the use of the manuel shift reduces gas consumption? And if so, the manuel shift can be used without reducing gas in the moment of shifting? I mean, just like a normal motorcycle. Or keep the former gas position? Thanks for your response

As a wise man once said "a scooter will get you conversation, a motorcycle will get you laid" - Wyatt (postcard shop owner SF)

I just bought a 2011 650 Burgman Executive with 3500 miles on it! It's the second Burgman 650 for me. First one was a 2008 650 Executive. I love these machines, there is nothing in the scooter world that even comes close. Too bad Suzuki seen fit to end production. For long distance freeway riding I usually put the transmission in manual mode, you'll see less RPM's and it'll probably indicate 5th gear if you're around 60-70mph. Shift into 6th and it's like a locking torque converter on most modern cars, RPM's will not vary regardless of throttle position. This gives you the best fuel mileage, but lousy passing performance. For that you want to put the transmission in performance mode. You'll see high RPM's and big increase in acceleration. The only thing I want to add to the 2011 is a cruise control setup. I had that on my last two Harleys and I miss that more than anything else about them, a pair of Electra Glide Ultras. At 75yo I'm not able to balance a bike like I used to. 57 years of riding without an accident, and I plan on increasing that number!

Hi Larry Great Video of the Burgman 650!!! You know for some reason that is the Motorcycle when I first saw You and other people Riding one that I wanted a real Autocycle!!! Before I had A Weird 😄 500 watt scooter 🛵 that was given to me!! It got Stolen!!! 🚨Batteries were almost Dead!! now I want a motorcycle License But you can't take your road test on an automatic motorcycle in B.C. Canada. Don't care about learning to use a clutch!!! I can drive a stick but I haven't for Years so why have to Bother!! First I want to get some to ride that I won't need a License for!! Larry what bike do you think I should look at? John

Heck yeah the Burgman... Just a scooter on the freeway causing Mayhem 🤣🤣🤣 50 MPG I'll stop laughing now, thats impressive. I saw the Route 66 Scooter Chicago trip and the scooter scooted for sure lol. I'll say this test was a success 🙌

I have a Yamaha 400 scooter. It's awesome on the highway 😎. Got about 27,000 miles on it 👍

It's so hard to call my B.650 A Scooter... It Feels Like So Much More😊🏍💨💨

It's so hard to call my B.650 A Scooter... It Feels Like So Much More😊

Yes the Burgman 650 can freeway and more. Top speed 110 ,115. on u tube. I love my Burgman .

I has been owned 9 bikes in my life so far,4,cruisers, 2 sports ,2 adventure and one scooter "honda forza 300cc,,and honestly the scooter it was the most enjoyable ride ,no matter wath clothes you're wearing shorts ,pijamas ,sandals 😂 no problem gas and brake and bom vamonos😂,love it,,it was my ride every were, of course its important to wear a good equipment im just trying to explain the easy way to enjoy a motorcycle ride,unfortunately 300cc was not enough for long trips its a great scooter but for a freeway you need a speeds of 75 mph plus extra power to pass and that was the problem with that little scooter,,however in the city it was perfect,,my next one for sure the burgman of course,,scooters are great😊 👍

1. How many litres of coolant does the burgman 650 take and if you're not using a long life coolant after how long should it be replaced? 2. Does the final drive also use vehicle differential oil?

Are you using the manual mode or automatic when riding. What about the power mode? I recently bought a 2011 650 Executive, and am still figuring it all out.

I have 2 650s one feels faster than the other . But there great on the freeway. Best to change rear shocks with yss rear shocks great shock and u see thicker oil in The front forks .

Have you ever maxed out the speed on this before? Been curious because I have a Honda silverwing 600 and the top speed I got on that was about 115 mph. I heard bergman's being a little bigger and heavier go a little slower than that maybe about 108-110.. can you vouch for that?

I have no problem with doing the ton, just lower the windshield and fold in the mirrors.

Love the Burgman, but wish there weren't issues the the CVT. Having said that, I have owned a couple, and the ONLY TIME I ever got in trouble with the po-po was on a burgman. Speeding, of course. They will go 100 mph easily with no vibration. I'm thinking about getting another one, but maybe one from 2013, when they say the cvt issue has been resolved.

What is the "technical term" for these types of big scooters?

How would you compare the 650 to the 400 burgman. Ride quality wind protection storage and ease of use. I know the 650 is faster and has a higher top speed but other than that what's the big difference?

I just got a 2009 not cheap to to fix once I got mine I took it straight to the shop to check and service like I said not cheap

I have a 2007 model. It has the overdrive feature. Does the 2012 model have this?

add a speedo healer unit I snet mine so 70 on the speedo is 71 on the gps just saying

Good video. Explanatory. He just didn't show Scooter.

How's it run in the mountains?

Are u in Arizona?

I’m looking at buying 650 with 45000 miles, should I buy?

Best thing about California was seeing it in my rear view mirrors

What's the maximum mileage on full 4 gallon gas

Nice video - if you ever want a better scooter in every way, try the Forza 750!

I got my 04 Burgman 400 on gps at 93 once 😂

shift into manual then 6th in auto it only shifts up to 5th

“Freeway” is not a verb 🧐

Just WHO (motorcyclists), in 2023, wonders if a Burgman 650 is interstate worthy? NOBODY is that stupid. I ride a '99 Goldwing 1500 and would gladly trade TODAY for another Burgman.