After three years of driving a Peugeot Satelis 250 to my complete satisfaction, a 2009 Suzuki Burgman AN650 came my way. Because I had been looking for a motor scooter with which you can comfortably ride with two people, this was a very good alternative.

During my first impressions I was mainly struck by the appearance and soon after by the enormous weight. The appearance is a positive thing here and the (over)weight takes some getting used to.

Maneuvering through rush hour traffic on a Suzuki Burgman is akin to using a 20kg sledgehammer on a thumbtack – neither is right for the job, although both will complete the task.

But, unlike the 20kg sledgehammer, the 2009 Burgman 650 Executive has folding mirrors to make its job a little easier – not the normal, rotating engine items, but the ones that swing in electronically at the push of a button. A gimmick? At first I thought so, but they really work.

There are also plenty of other buttons to press on the Burgman’s steering wheel, with the big Burgman in addition to automatic transmission also having an electronic 6-speed gearbox, activated by pressing buttons near the left handle. It is similar to the electronic sequential shifting found on expensive sports cars.

But the buttons don’t stop there. There’s also a power mode button, plus another button to raise and lower the electrically adjustable screen. Yes, plenty of buttons. But even then, the Burgman is not your normal, everyday scooter.

Suzuki’s maxi scooter is really a touring bike in disguise and in its latest executive guise it has more features than ever before. For 2009 it gets standard ABS, a passenger backrest and an immobilizer system, all for the same € 12,999 price as the 2007 model.

The Burgman is undeniably the king of the maxi scooters. The Suzuki Burgman AN650 loves the open road and spoils the rider with unparalleled weather protection, a luxurious saddle and a gigantic 50 liters of storage space under the seat. There are also three good-sized compartments in the fairing, plus it has excellent stability at high speeds and the on-board computer keeps the rider informed of fuel consumption – 5.7 l/100 km in the suburbs and 5 l/100 km on the public road. With a 15 liter tank this gives a range of 280 km.

At 638 cc, the Burgmans have the largest engine in the maxi scooter category, the largest body, the most kilos, the most legroom, the largest number of technical functions – and the most buttons.

Speaking of buttons, I don’t really see any advantage in manual shifting, as the Suzuki Electronically Controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (SECCVT) allows the Burgman to win most traffic light sprints. I’m fine with setting it and forgetting it.

The enormous braking power when releasing the accelerator at lower speeds via the SECCVT, for example when approaching traffic lights, is surprising. It’s a bit too strong for my taste, but I quickly learned to adapt.

Although the Suzuki Burgman AN650 is infamous for its (SEC) CVT, I think that the rider of this scooter in particular has a major impact on this. Unfortunately, the parts are on the pricey side, but fortunately all parts are still available new and a lot is also available on the second-hand market.

Steeds meer mensen ontdekken de motorscooter en eerlijk gezegd zijn wij hierover niet echt verbaasd. Eind jaren ’90 reden wij al als liefhebbers door de grote steden, die toen ook al dichtgeslibd waren. En de mensen die klagen over kou of regen? Wie maalt daarom als je altijd en overal vlot kan doorrijden. Files van 20 kilometer? Voor ons geen probleem. Spitsuur in de stad? Kom maar op! Een stevige rit van zo’n 100 kilometer?

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Engine


Type  Four stroke, twin cylinder, DOHC
Cooling systemLiquid cooling
Cylinder capacity638cc
Bore x stroke75.5 x 71.3mm
Compression ratio.11.2:1
Valve driveDouble overhead camshafts (DOHC)
Number of valves4 Valves per cylinder. (2x in and 2x out)
Valve clearance (cold engine)Inlet 0,10 – 0,20 mm, Outlet 0,20 – 0,30 mm
Ignition  Digital electronic
Spark plugs2x NGK CR8E / 2x NGK CR8EIX Iridium
Electrode Gap0,7 mm
Starter  Electric
Gasoline supplyFuel injection
Fuel pressureBetween 2 and 5,5 Bar
Maximum power55 hp @ 7.000 rpm
Torque62 Nm @ 5.000 rpm
Top speed185 km/hour

Transmission


TransmissionElectronically-controlled CVT (or 6-speed manual)
Final reductionpush link belt
ClutchCVT

Chassis


Frame  Steel tubular type
Wheelbase1.585 mm
Head tube angle25.25°
Follow-up  103 mm
Front suspensionTelescope, not adjustable
Rear suspensionswingarm with coil springs, spring preload adjustable
Front suspension travel110 mm
Rear suspension travel100 mm
Front brakeDouble disc 260 mm, ABS
Rear brakeSingle disc 250 mm, ABS
Linked braking systemStandard
Front wheel materialAluminium
Rear wheel materialAluminium
Front carrying details and capacityThree compartments incl. 12 volt outlet
Rear carrying details and capacityUnderseat compartment (two full-face helmets)

Tyres

Front tire120/70 R 15″
Front tire speed rating56H
Tube / TubelessTubeless
Full specification front tire120/70 R15M/C 56H
Tire pressure front2,25 Bar
Rear tire160/60 R 14″
Rear tire speed rating65H
Tube / TubelessTubeless
Full specification rear tire160/60 R14M/C 65H
Tire pressure Rear2,5 BAR (2,8 Bar with passenger)

Lubrication

Enigine oilSAE 10W-40 (suitable for a wet clutch)
Amount of Engine oil (refill)2,6 liter
Amount of Engine oil (including oilfilter change)3,4 liter
Oil filterChampion COF038 / HiFlo HF138
Oil pressureBetween 3,5 and 5,5 Bar @ 3 000 r/min., Oil temp. at 60 °C
LubricationWet sump
Transmission OilSAE 10W-40 (suitable for a wet clutch)
Amount of transmission oil360 ml
Final drive OilSAE90 hypoid gear oil which is rated GL-5
Amount of final drive oil300 ml

Suspension


Front suspension typeTelescopic fork
Front suspension size41 mm
Front suspension travel105 mm
Adjustable front fork preloadNo
Adjustable front rebound dampingNo
Central front strutNo
Steering damperNo
Rear suspension typeDouble-sided swivel arm
Rear suspension travel100 mm
Rear adjustable spring preloadYes
Adjustable rear rebound dampingNo
Number of rear shock absorbers2
Rear suspension materialAluminum / Steel

Dimensions / Sizes / Contents


Length  2.265 mm
Width  810 mm
Height  1.435 mm
Wheelbase 1.595 mm
Saddle height  760 mm
Ground clearance 130 mm
Weight  275 kg ready to drive
Tank capacity  15 litres
Reserve  nb

Instrumentaria


Digital instrumentationYes
ClockYes (12 o’clock indication)
TachometerYes
Trip Odometer2x (Trip A and trip B)
Oil pressure gaugeStandard
SpeedometerDigital (km/hour)
Type of temperature indication5 segments indicator
Fuel level type5 segments indicator

Facts  


Drivers license  Driving license A (Unlimited power)
Guarantee  3 years
Recommended retail price NL  €12.999,-
Recommended retail price BE  €12.500,-

Het is dé oplossing voor het fileprobleem. Je bent als eerste weg bij het verkeerslicht, je kunt vervolgens parkeren voor de deur en met een verbruik van 1 op 25 lach je iedereen uit! En dat alles met het sportieve comfort vergelijkbaar met die van een cabrio. Het kan met een motorscooter. Verwarmde handvatten en zadel, maken ze het hele jaar door inzetbaar. Met een breed scherm zit je compleet uit de wind en op de luxe versie is deze zelfs elektrisch verstelbaar, zodat je in de zomer juist nog wat verkoelende wind vangt.