Suzuki Burgman 650

Suzuki AN 650 Burgman

Make Model	Suzuki AN 650 Burgman
Year	2002-03
Engine	Four stroke, twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Capacity	638 cc / 38.9 cu in
Bore x Stroke	75.5 x 71.3 mm
Compression Ratio	11.2:1
Cooling System	Liquid cooled
Induction	Electronic fuel injection
Ignition	Digital electronic
Starting	Electric
Max Power	40 kW / 55 hp @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque	62 Nm / 6.3 kgf-m / 45.7 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm
Transmission	Electronically-controlled, CVT- automatic
Final Drive	V-belt
Frame	Tubular steel
Front Suspension	Telescopic front fork with 41mm inner tubes
Rear Suspension	Swingarm-style, twin preload-adjustable shock absorbers and a separate aluminum swingarm
Front Wheel Travel	105 mm / 4.1"
Front Brakes	2x 260 mm discs, 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes	Single 250 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre	120/70 R15
Rear Tyre	160/70 R14
Seat Height	750 mm / 29.5"
Dry Weight	238 kg / 525 lbs
Fuel Capacity	15 Litres / 4.0 US gal
Top Speed	177 km/h / 110 mph
¼ Mile Acceleration	16 sec
Review	Motorcycle News

Launched in 2002, Suzuki's Burgman 650 was an attempt to build on the success of the firm's smaller Burgman 400 and 250 scooters. Like its competitors, Honda's Silver Wing and Yamaha's T-Max, it uses a custom-designed parallel twin engine. This high-output design uses liquid-cooling, four-valve heads and fuel-injection to produce strong, clean power delivery. The Burgman uses a computer-controlled automatic gearbox, with selectable performance modes. The standard mode changes gear ratios at lower revs, for good economy, while a sports mode changes the ratios at higher revs for stronger acceleration. The variable belt transmission also has a 'manual' setting, allowing electronic selection of set ratios.

The 650 is simply too heavy to handle really well at high speed, but below 80mph it's fine. There's a feeling of real luxury in the suspension set-up and the saddle is so soft you'll feel like your in your fave TV armchair as you glide down the A38.

The Burgman 650 has normal and `Power' auto modes on its auto gearbox, which allows the rider to selct how much acceleration they require - plus a manual mode, so there are five push button gears to choose from. Trick, but about 50bhp in a scoot weighing 238kgs dry is never going to win any drag races against proper bikes.

Suzuki excelled themselves when they created the 650 Burgman, as if they wanted to out-Honda the Silver Wing. It almost comes off, but the underside of all the Burgman models - from 125 to 650 - need careful attention to prevent corrosion setting in rapidly.

The 650 Burgman Executive (with ABS) costs a whopping seven grand. Ridiculous for a scooter and the Deauville 700 does the job of touring just as well for nearly a grand less. The smaller 250/400 Burgman models make better everyday commuters, with almost as much luggage space under their seats. Find a Suzuki Burgman 650 for sale.

Underseat storage is vast, easily enough for commuters and solo touring riders.