SLUK | Suzuki Burgman 400 - road test
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- čas přidán 20. 07. 2023
- The Suzuki Burgman 400 is a great mile-munching scooter. We've recently had one for a few weeks, here's how we got on.
Full written road test on our website: www.scooterlab.uk - Auta a dopravní prostředky
I live in the States, Oregon, and bought a 650 Burgman, I love it! The most fun I’ve had in years! I am 72, and wish I had bought one years ago! I ride in all weather but snowy and icy conditions! I put 1500 miles on it the 1st month☺️
Much prefer the simpler spec of the Burgerman ;) to other maxi's on the market, less bells and whistles to go wrong while still being a more than capable scooter.
EXACTLY 💯
Just bought an Burgman 400 in June this year :-)
I don't really want to drive anything else now to be honest :-D
Its motor with 30hp is more than enough plus the Burgman 400 combines comfortable and sporty driving very well :-)
I ride along "regular" morotcycles a lot and I have no problem keeping up with them.
Greeting from germany :-)
Thanks Ruffy, enjoy it :)
To be honest I don't think the lack of equipment is a let down because a lot of people have digital screens in their faces all day part of the enjoyment of riding is to get away from the world and be free of technology.
The more electronics, screens etc the more to fail and distract.
One reason the Royal Enfield bikes are so popular is because they lack the tech and are very retro and cool looking.
I'd rather basic tech that is actually useful such as traction control and ABS.
We see more and more tech appearing on bikes and we see the price rise as a result, same in cars, why not just make basic bikes and cars that are cheaper and do the job just fine ?
Would I trade the shockingly good twin disk braking on the front, the room and seat comfort for my six-four; for electronic gismos that I will never use? Not a chance. To say the Suzuki is a lower spec machine.... It depends what you value. I really value my Burgman 400 simplicity and reliability riding in remote areas in Northern Canada.
Just purchased the 2024 Burgman 400 yesterday, I purchased a new one in 2004 when my first son was born, but took a spill on it and the wife said that was it for two-wheel bikes. Fastward 20 years and here I am. I was looking for the Burgman 650, but Suzuki no longer offers the 650, so I settled for the 400. So far I put 15 miles on the Bike coming home from the Bike dealership. Today it snowed so I was unable to ride. Can't wait to get back on it. It will probably take me 6 months to get through the break-in period.
Welcome back to 2 wheels.,Take your time and enjoy it, spring is just around the corner.
Thank you, can't wait to get back on the open roads on a Sunday morning! @@ScooterLabUK
I have had two Burgman 400s. I love them. They're not as fast as some but they're comfortable and suit my style of riding. Just riding at moderate speeds enjoying the scenery. Thinking of scenery there seems to be some lovely riding country round your way.
Very good of you to take out a retro scooter at 2023 prices and speak so kindly about it!
I suppose Suzuki think there are folk out there that still enjoy steam engines! I'm an old fart but love tech/power/reasonable prices/high re-sale prices so only have 3 Honda's
Just sold my CBF1000, deposit placed on a 2021 with 19000 mls. Approaching 72 now, so looking for armchair comfort, can't wait.
You’ll love it and find it easier to manage than the Honda.
From a tall riders prospective, the 400 burgman wins hands down on legroom
How tall? I'm 6ft 3 ...is the 400 ok?
@@Trust1878 l,m 6ft3ins also, and find the 400 burgman has more legroom than my xmax 300.
@@Vanrides.yeah the xmax is crampy and im only 6'1 the burgy is sooo nice compared
@dank9288639 Always a bit of a compromise when choosing a bike when you are tall. Surprisingly my Nmax 125 in the feet forward position has more legroom than the Xmax
How does this scooter compare with the Honda ADV 350, which happens to be around £1200 cheaper?
Good and fair review. Defiantly an underrated scooter, especially in the UK! Would have went for the 400... but decided to go all out with a Burgman 650. It's like riding a mini Goldwing of sorts lol. Don't knock it till you try it. 😅
The 400 and 650 are both fantastic scooters.
As others have said, not everbody wants keyless ignition or some of the other "improvements". The Burgman is a great scooter and has everything that I, and many others need for a daily driver. Mines a 2012 model which has the largest storage of any of the models. I can't think of anything which would replace it, besides maybe a TMax (but with worse economy)
Launched in 2017 its 6 and a half years old so definitely showing its age......definitely in need of a refresh big time when you compare it to honda adv 350, bmw c400gt peugeot xp400 its way off the pace now.....I really hope there's a new one pending.....
I’m sure there will be.
I bought it because of its beautiful appearance, I like the analog speedometer, black color, the seat is comfortable, the lights are great....I don't miss the tcs as well as the tft lcd...I love it...
I hope Suzuki will update this icon properly.
I just went to a dealership to test one
of these ; I was
“ too late “ in the day so I’ll need to go back another day , only show up earlier . I almost pooped my pants at the $10,000.00 price tag !
A classic scooter riding mate has just bought one to commute on and loves it.
I own both a Burgman and a Xmax, I love them both,
which one do you prefer? I was thinking to get one of them, can´t really decide which one i should get. I would go mainly city driving and sometimes go on a little country trip
@@admirali6239 the burgmans have a very comfortable almost car like feel to them,
Xmax are just as comfortable but feel a little more sporty, the weight feels lower on the burgman and feel a little more balanced, they also feel better than the Xmax when taking a passenger, if I could only keep one I’d choose the burgman,
Got the chance of a 06 model great nick for a grand
Super!!!!
I got a Honda ADV 150 - I'm liking the 85 (US) MPG but for the price it was new I could've gotten this or even bigger used. NO one knows what the gas prices will increase to, I loathed $5.30 a gallon for gas and the scoots will come in clutch for fuel savings for sure.
You guys should review the Cruisym 300. A highly underrated scooter that doesn’t get enough credit in the UK!
The only reason we don’t is that the UK importers don’t have demo scooters. They also don’t advertise so it makes it hard to get a scooter, or to pay the bills. Doing a road test takes over a week by the time we’ve ridden it, done video, photos, edited the video, written an article, laid it out and published it.
I used to do a lot of road testing with SYM and they’re a great scooter so it’s a shame.
Some of newer Chinese/korean scoots have monoshock suspension the Bain of these such jarring rides
How well do the 650's handle does anybody have an opinion please?
The 650 is great, I spent a couple of days riding in the Scottish Highlands on one. Big but can get round corners.
@@ScooterLabUK It's the only scooter I know big enough for A2 training I think. I am going to have to learn gears.
Tried one once. Very capable but big and heavy. Especially pushing it when parking. And don't drop it. You can put your back out picking it up.
@@clangerbasher Better off learning on a manual bike, pass the test then you can ride anything.
I got the A learner permit , not sure what kind of bike to get, might get a shadow 750, heavy but low down.
I sat on a 950 Vstar Bolt today, absolutely loved it, the riding position was really comfortable and it really didn't feel as heavy as a CB500 because the weight is low down. If only the price wasn't so high.
Rebel 500 is another great bike but too expensive for me.
@@o00scorpion00o Thank you. But I have decided to stay with auto 125cc. I just can't do gear changes and I don't feel safe. But thank you for taking time to reply to me. It's nice you are concerned.
No launch in India
Theres loads of storage under the seat!!! What u on about
It’s not massive.
@@ScooterLabUK fits 2 helmets no problem more than enough room
@@alfiedobsonofficial4074 you can read my review and see what I got under the seat here: scooterlab.uk/life-in-the-old-dog-suzuki-burgman-400-road-test/
4:3? Really? Decent review, though, your audio is fine.
4:3 what?
It's an old barge in my opinion. The Yamaha X-Max and Honda Forza look much better, cheaper and have more tech.
not a bad video but on about all the little extras that will and do go wrong a wind sheeld is to stop the wind not girate up and down in frunt of you i bet you got an i phone too if you want gagets get a tesla its full of them
Honda adv 350 has twin rear piggyback shocks that are really jarring and firm, also lefthand switchgear was designed by an idiot, indicator switch is useless to operate, looks good though with good underseat storage but single front disc and no handbrake
Odd that Suzuki priced its scooters at the top end. Suzuki was always the bargain basement of the "big four" motorcycle manufacturers. At one point, the 650 was a lot more expensive than one of its cars. They are going to suffer at the hands of some the decent scooters coming out of China eg Zontes.
Read all about it here: scooterlab.uk/life-in-the-old-dog-suzuki-burgman-400-road-test/
I'll take less tec any day.
Bootons lol
the new 125 cc burgman looks like any cheap chinese scooter. It looks so awful. Total disappointment.