Nothing.
I bought this bike for my wife last year, she's a new rider and wanted a vehicle she wouldn't have to shift.
The Burgman is fuel injected, so it starts on the first try every time with no fooling with a choke/warm-up.
It handles very well, as it has a long wheelbase and gives plenty of confidence out on the highway. The suspension travel is fairly short on both ends, so harsh bumps send up a lot of feedback, but otherwise the ride is very good. It corners very well and has a lot of lean clearance.
The storage under the seat is nothing short of amazing; you can place two full-face helmets in there and still have some room. Carrying a brief case or computer case is a cinch. This is a great commuter bike and I've taken it on long cruises too.
We get an average of 52 mpg on regular fuel. It's got a ton of nice features, fuel gauge, tachometer, coolant temp, ambient air temp, clock, and digital speedo.
Our only issue with the bike is that it's a bit tall for my gal; she's about 5'5" so she has a bit of trouble in real slow speed situations. If she weren't such a new rider, this wouldn't be an issue.
Buy this bike with confidence. Do have a trustworthy mechanic though as it is not set up for "shade-tree" mechanics. Because the engine and all other parts are encased in the fairing/body work, getting to anything is not a simple thing. To the bike's credit I have had nothing go wrong. Service at my mechanic is about $100 including a good check up and oil change.
It's great looking, and people like to check it out and ask questions. Please don't call it a scooter, it's got plenty of motor and will really get up and go, even 2-up. When I think of scooter I think of those little 80 cc jobs, this is a full-grown motorcycle.
I agree with the comment. I got my first bike at age 65 (a Piaggio X9 - 500 cc), and stepped up to my Burgman 650 within a few months. I enjoy the bike and ride. I feel safe on it and ride according to my experience and health.
I'm also in agreement with this review, I have had mine now for 14 months and loving every moment of it. I have over 11k with no problems to report, and yes stay with a good mechanic, and a good one, who know the Burgmans.
I bought this bike for my wife, who just got her motorcycle license. She likes the bike but doesn`t really care to ride.
I`m 35 years old. I drove everything from a dirt bikes, 3-4 wheelers, mini bikes, street bikes, cruisers. The Burgman is by far the best, most enjoyable ride. So smooth and fast. It`s like the caddy of motorcycles.
With the extra storage under the seat and locking glove box, it's great. I have installed a stereo and it makes riding a little more fun.
Love to ride the Burgman, plenty of power for the highway. Had it going about 108 m.p.h. Think I might have to sell my 04 Suzuki 1400 Intruder.
The Burgman is a smooth riding scooter indeed. It accelerates quickly and the smooth ride makes you feel you're not going that fast until you look down at the speedometer. Plan to keep your speed down to legal limits so your wife will have a healthy riding partner for years to come. Enjoy the summer!
I am a Gold Wing rider and have been for almost 30 years. I have recently traded a 2007 Burgman 650, for a Gold Wing, the Burgman 650 is the most impressive bike I have ever owned. I traded this bike to a man in Dallas Tx that had a Gold Wing he could not ride. I am now again in the market for a 2007 or 2008 Burgman 650 and will take a trade in on a 1996 Gold Wing for one.
I agree with the review and also enjoy my 2009 650 Executive Burgman for all the great things it offers! I tried a lot of other bikes - 650 V-strom, Kawasaki Concours, Yamaha 1700 Roadstar Warrior and feel the Burgie beats em all hands down in all categories. I checked out the BurgmanUSA.com site for years and finally bit the bullet and got my brand new dream bike without even test riding one - you should too!!
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