Suzuki Burgman 400 Review | Suzuki's flagship scooter tested on UK roads

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We've been getting to grips with the #Suzuki #Burgman400 for a couple of weeks, testing the bike on the streets of London, motorways, and B-roads.
The Suzuki #Burgman was introduced in 1998, and has been a big seller in Europe and beyond since then. In the UK though, we really don't 'get' maxi #scooters as a whole. To find out why that is, Toad settled in for a couple of weeks of getting to grips with the latest model.
This is what he found out.
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  • @markjulius2006
    @markjulius2006 Жыл бұрын

    I bought a new Burgman 400 in February of this year (2022) and have over 15,200 miles on it. If you ride going 65 miles an hour, you might see 65 mpg if you're lucky. I regularly go 80 miles an hour and the engine is screaming at 8,000 rpm's. It's very stable at all speeds and is a joy to ride. The brake lights and headlights are all LED lighting, while all the blinkers are regular light bulbs. Recently my rear brakes were chattering and squealing a bit and the dealer said they were defective and malfunctioning. The dealer is now working with Suzuki to have them replaced under warranty. So far, no issues other than that. I love the scooter and I regularly ride 60-130 miles a day. My longest ride was 4 1/2 hours in one stretch and only stopping for gas. My record number of hours riding in one day was 8. My butt wasn't really sore enough to complain. Still love the bike.

  • @RRRRefuelRideRace

    @RRRRefuelRideRace

    4 ай бұрын

    As I read. A great machine.

  • @robertsalyers1351
    @robertsalyers13512 жыл бұрын

    I've been riding this 2020 Burgman 400 for a year now and it has been a Fantastic experience ....Great bike I love it

  • @robertsalyers1351
    @robertsalyers1351 Жыл бұрын

    2 years with mine and I'm really excited about riding it all the time

  • @davidphillips7255
    @davidphillips7255 Жыл бұрын

    When considering the value proposition of the 400, it has one huge advantage; absolutely stunning braking with it's twin front discs, superb ABS and long wheelbase. No scooter with a single front disc will come close. Experienced riders will know that this really matters in the crowded urban grind.

  • @chandranthiagarajah
    @chandranthiagarajah Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your honest review bro.

  • @RRRRefuelRideRace
    @RRRRefuelRideRace4 ай бұрын

    To me it looks just great. A lot of reviews are saying that this is a quality machine and I agree. Great video. Enjoyed.

  • @isaaczaman
    @isaaczaman Жыл бұрын

    This bike was tuned for commuting and a lot of it hasn't changed besides engine specs from the 2003-2006 models. My only advice for anyone wanting this for touring and overcoming the power issues while still maintaining this mpg is installing a set of heavier sliders in the CVT, effectively like changing a sprocket on a standard chain trans giving the bike more top end power at the speeds you struggled with while losing a little of the take off power [actually solves itself if you go WOT - still enough torque from this vibey single to move even up to 4 grams heavier weights]

  • @formworksucks

    @formworksucks

    10 ай бұрын

    I've got a 2012 an400 and would love a little extra top end. It currently does 110kph at just over 7000rpm, you can tell it doesn't like revving out so much. The red line's at, 9000rpm. Could you suggest what I could do to solve this problem? Thanks so much.

  • @peter7624
    @peter7624 Жыл бұрын

    Great comment about the rear in the wet. I've got the older model without the TC and I regularly spin the back on wet roundabouts when pulling away.

  • @KindOldRaven
    @KindOldRaven9 ай бұрын

    My dad's got the older bigger brother, the 650 executive. Despite always riding motorcycles (and still having one) he does absolutely love the thing. It's bulky beast, but it's got quite the acceleration especially in its 'sporty' mode. Might actually be that little bit of extra oomph the 400 sometimes seems to lack.

  • @Bachu.California
    @Bachu.California3 ай бұрын

    Riding for 1 year now - just perfect!

  • @robertsalyers1351
    @robertsalyers1351 Жыл бұрын

    I'm 5'9" and it fits me Great

  • @cannondale866
    @cannondale8662 жыл бұрын

    And what about Kymco Xciting 400 S as a competition?

  • @TheCdubbleyoo
    @TheCdubbleyoo2 жыл бұрын

    I tested this a few weeks ago. It was my first time in a scooter. It took me a second to get used to not having pegs under me, but I really like it. That bike really had the best front brake I've tried - the back was mostly non-existent, but the front was good. I think UK MPGs rate higher then US MPGs, but 70 MPGS sounds good to me. I'm really thinking about getting one of these If I do, I will into doing a cross-country trip on it. I just wish they offered cruise. Honda should be nice and let Suzuki use its DCT on this...I wonder what the new radial quickshifter would be like on this with a shift buttons on the bars....

  • @davidphillips7255

    @davidphillips7255

    Жыл бұрын

    I had a V-Strom 1000 before my Burgman. The Strom's 4pot twin discs and ABS were not as good as the brakes on my 400. Hard to believe but true.

  • @maurice5458
    @maurice54588 ай бұрын

    I have the 2009 model, with some upgrades. Full malossi transmission (front and back) and a givi windshield (windflow) makes it in this set-up a very nice maxiscooter. Acceleration is much better. At topspeed 160km/h the revs don't go in the redzone. And the windshield gives you the feeling like sitting in a cocoon.

  • @Nooziterp1
    @Nooziterp1 Жыл бұрын

    Compared to the 2012 Burgman I used to have the power is down from 33 bhp to 28, the top speed is down from 90 mph to 85 and the underseat storage is down from 62 litres to 42. And my legs stayed dry in the rain. Hmmm... I think I would still have one though.

  • @mrmoon1482

    @mrmoon1482

    6 ай бұрын

    Yamaha have done the same with the new xmax 125, They have put the engine from the nmax 125 in it which is only 11hp much to small for a big scooter, the euro 4 has a 15hp 125 engine which is capable of 80mph The new euro 5 is terrible

  • @daniilrusanau5849
    @daniilrusanau58492 жыл бұрын

    The mic produced nasty noise due to its position on the notebook. You'd better prop it up on a jacket next time for a more professional set up:) Otherwise, thanks for the review.

  • @ozzyg82
    @ozzyg822 жыл бұрын

    wouldn’t you say the Yamaha X max 400 is closer competition in price and power and features than the Yamaha T-max which is a much more premium and powerful product?

  • @Nooziterp1

    @Nooziterp1

    Жыл бұрын

    It would certainly be a fairer comparison.

  • @paulblatchford4234

    @paulblatchford4234

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Nooziterp1 Unfortunately the Yamaha is not being made in 400cc any more

  • @badgical640

    @badgical640

    Жыл бұрын

    @@paulblatchford4234No but a 300 Which performance is easily a match for 400 Bergman

  • @jasontomica8938

    @jasontomica8938

    6 ай бұрын

    ​@badgical No, it doesn't easily match the birdman. I had a max three hundred and I switched to a birdman four hundred I feel like there's more power on the freeway than the xmax, and the xmax loses due to comfort and leg room much terrible for legrom640

  • @jimgilbert9984
    @jimgilbert99849 ай бұрын

    I had the Yamaha 400 scooter. It was great.

  • @charlieboyvespa8610
    @charlieboyvespa86102 жыл бұрын

    £6999 cheap??? 28 bhp which is terrible for a 200 kg plus scooter, not brilliant suspension either....honda adv 350 £5699 a way better choice....lazy suzuki! Old model had 33bhp and 64 litre storage so it's hardly progress.

  • @mikees60

    @mikees60

    2 жыл бұрын

    Totally agree, so much so, I bought one.

  • @robshaw2319

    @robshaw2319

    2 жыл бұрын

    Me too!

  • @charlieboyvespa8610

    @charlieboyvespa8610

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@mikees60 which did you buy gents

  • @mikees60

    @mikees60

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@charlieboyvespa8610 ADV 350

  • @dank9288639

    @dank9288639

    2 жыл бұрын

    what years did it have 33bhp?!

  • @momchilyordanov8190
    @momchilyordanov8190 Жыл бұрын

    This IS a mid range scoot. Same power/less speed than Forza 350. And less luggage space. It's not only NOT cheap. It's crazy expensive for what it is. I would definitely consider the Honda at £5,800, than this at £7,000.

  • @cloggsy1971
    @cloggsy19712 жыл бұрын

    The BMW C400GT has 35hp. Less storage, but better looking IMHO!

  • @rogersmith5371
    @rogersmith537110 ай бұрын

    I have the Burgman 650 Executive that is sadly no longer made. It is in my opinion the benchmark for maxi scooters. I'm sure the 400 is up to the job but I want a bit more grunt when I'm out on the open road. Maxi scooters are made for touring.

  • @ToxicVaccines_HivHoax
    @ToxicVaccines_HivHoax8 ай бұрын

    How does this scooter compare to the Honda Adv 350, which happens to be £1200 cheaper?

  • @RRRRefuelRideRace

    @RRRRefuelRideRace

    4 ай бұрын

    I am also interested in this machine. After the Beverly 400 I would also like to try this one. Drop by bro, you may like my content. :)

  • @ToxicVaccines_HivHoax

    @ToxicVaccines_HivHoax

    4 ай бұрын

    @@RRRRefuelRideRace - Good stuff. 👍 Let me know if you get the honda ADV 350 and how it compares with other bikes you have used. 👍

  • @RRRRefuelRideRace

    @RRRRefuelRideRace

    4 ай бұрын

    @@ToxicVaccines_HivHoax Thanks bro. Somebody just subscribed to my channel. Thanks if it was you. Will do, no problem. You are interested in the ADV 350. Will try to get it. You can follow my trip to Romania. It is a Series. :) Cheers.

  • @andorszen
    @andorszen2 жыл бұрын

    You forgot about Honda Forza 350. Lighter, more storage, lighter, faster. Bigger storage, traction control. £1300 cheaper. Where is the great value of the Burgman? How much Suzuki payed you, for all of these bollocking? They shouldn't ask more than £6000. Tmax is a totally different legue.

  • @233kosta

    @233kosta

    2 жыл бұрын

    The weasel word being "nearest competitor", if the Forza 350 is significantly better in any one category, then technically they get away with it.

  • @renes9966

    @renes9966

    2 жыл бұрын

    Apparently Burgman has better ergonomic for tall riders. Being 6’5”, this is a major consideration for me

  • @robertsalyers1351

    @robertsalyers1351

    Жыл бұрын

    I've never seen a Honda Forza 350 in the great 🇺🇸 USA

  • @dank9288639

    @dank9288639

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@Robert Salyers exactly! we only get the burgs, and the xmax.

  • @rhammond1963
    @rhammond196328 күн бұрын

    Why Suzuki doesn't have these bikes (burgman 400 or 6050) in the USA?????

  • @WhiskeyGulf71
    @WhiskeyGulf712 жыл бұрын

    I ride an X-Max 300, i get over 100mpg on A & B roads, motorways are poor economy in comparison unless drafting a large HGV.

  • @wolfpackpete6408
    @wolfpackpete6408 Жыл бұрын

    A head-to-head with the Forza 350 is needed. On value it seems difficult to defend the Burgman... it's heavier, over a grand extra, higher fuel consumption, and only 70cc more than the Honda.

  • @Nooziterp1

    @Nooziterp1

    Жыл бұрын

    The Forza puts out the same power but is lighter and cheaper.

  • @davidphillips7255

    @davidphillips7255

    5 ай бұрын

    I wouldn't trade the stunning braking of the Suzuki for a cheaper price. The superior twin disc setup on the Suzuki only has to save your hide once. I look at the single front disc on the Honda, and I go 'No way'.

  • @lovelyjubbly1010
    @lovelyjubbly10106 ай бұрын

    I had the 250 version and found the battery compartment an absolute pig had the change mine and it was a mission!

  • @iamthewolf7277
    @iamthewolf7277 Жыл бұрын

    in the us its like $8,599

  • @cyclist3969
    @cyclist39692 жыл бұрын

    £6995 for the Burgman 400 is difficult to justify when the Honda Forza 350 is £5699, the Forza has the benefit of an electrically-powered raise/lower windshield, a good feature for the issue of wind buffeting around the rider's crashhelmet at speed. The Forza seems to match the Burgman in all areas for less money and more options for body colour, I have noted pre-registered zero-mile Burgmans for as low as £5995.

  • @robertsalyers1351

    @robertsalyers1351

    2 жыл бұрын

    I've never seen a Honda Forza here in America

  • @monochrome3549

    @monochrome3549

    Жыл бұрын

    Burgman 400 has Linked Type Monocross Suspension, but Honda Forza 350 has Twin-shock and Burgman is definitely better for ride comfort.

  • @forzacruza209
    @forzacruza2092 жыл бұрын

    Seat height is 755mm not 1755mm!

  • @ytr8989
    @ytr8989 Жыл бұрын

    I searched and couldn’t find where the Suzuki Burgman scooters are manufactured. Some say China, others say India. These scooters are still more comfortable than any other scooters on the market. For me, the Burgman 200 would be sufficient.

  • @Jiffy_Squid
    @Jiffy_Squid2 жыл бұрын

    Wish you recorded this with more volume!

  • @michaelgreen9894

    @michaelgreen9894

    Жыл бұрын

    Really?

  • @jas350
    @jas350 Жыл бұрын

    Wow 6999 pounds? Weights more than a car

  • @moguerlain7158
    @moguerlain71589 ай бұрын

    I have both brands of scooter and I could confirm that Yamaha is more economical and cheaper to maintain unlike Burgman which is very expensive to maintain and spare parts are very expensive and without forgetting that Burgman scooters burn fuel. same oil

  • @loki1066
    @loki10667 ай бұрын

    Why should it cost more than a 400 motorcycle???

  • @moguerlain7158
    @moguerlain71589 ай бұрын

    I have both brands of scooter and I could confirm that Yamaha is more economical and cheaper to maintain unlike Burgman which is very expensive to maintain and spare parts are very expensive and without forgetting that Burgman scooters burn oil even brand new like all Suzuki cars

  • @paulblatchford4234
    @paulblatchford4234 Жыл бұрын

    The x max / forza and all the other scooters are not a match for the Suzuki you can't by one of them now as true 400cc and all have twin shocks, and the ride quality is nowhere near the Suzuki they are all no paper very similar but in reality, they ride nothing like each other although I have to agree the Suzuki is no faster, but that is missing the point none of them are built for performance they are built for convenance.

  • @Ole.Schultz
    @Ole.Schultz2 жыл бұрын

    The Burgman 400 is just to slow, the Burgman 650 is ok-ish regarding power. But if i wanted a maxi scooter i would probably go for the Yamaha TMAX

  • @jasontomica8938

    @jasontomica8938

    6 ай бұрын

    Actually, the Bergman 400 is fast, I can hit 0 to 60 and 6 seconds going down for you. No issues whatsoever, I've had people that were impressed with me and I weighed 219 pounds. What does that tell you no I would say? It's pretty quick quicker than my forge at three fifty

  • @jasontomica8938

    @jasontomica8938

    6 ай бұрын

    Quicker than my forza 350 that I just sold

  • @epbrown01
    @epbrown012 жыл бұрын

    If I were to go the maxi scooter route, I think I'd go all the way and get a Honda Forza or BMW C650. I've never cared for the looks of the Burgman. But honestly, I'd get a Royal Enfield 650 Interceptor before I bought a scooter; I've always felt motorcycles were more versatile.

  • @MikeSpille

    @MikeSpille

    2 жыл бұрын

    I don't know about where you live but the Forza and C650 are no longer sold in the US.

  • @kawasakiman8965
    @kawasakiman89655 ай бұрын

    ITS NOT CHEEP BRILLIANT BIKE

  • @Matt-hm9uo
    @Matt-hm9uo2 жыл бұрын

    Didn't Suzuki produce a Burgman 650 ? That would shift a lot faster I'd have thought....

  • @Nooziterp1

    @Nooziterp1

    Жыл бұрын

    They did. Unfortunately emissions standards killed it off a few years ago. And it was a lot faster. How's 115 sound? Unfortunately it was also heavy. Very heavy. Heavier than a Hayabusa believe it or not, despite being half the capacity.

  • @brianfraser2495

    @brianfraser2495

    Жыл бұрын

    I had a Burgman 400 many years ago. The company specs indicate the 650 weighs 611 lb while the Hayabusa comes in at 586 lb. Maxiscoots always seem to be heavier than equivalent motorcycles.

  • @Nooziterp1

    @Nooziterp1

    Жыл бұрын

    @@brianfraser2495 Yes I've noticed. Don't know why. OK there's a lot more bodywork but it's only plastic. And CVT transmission can't weigh more than a manual one. As for the weight difference between the Burgman 650 and the Hayabusa, that's a complete mystery. A 650 that weighs more than a 1300?

  • @jasontomica8938

    @jasontomica8938

    6 ай бұрын

    ​@@Nooziterp1Despite being half the capacity you mean four times lower than a hayabusa

  • @aaronharris5275
    @aaronharris52752 жыл бұрын

    No comparison with the tmax whatsoever! Lots of similar maxi scooters. Kawasaki j300 around half the price ish. Joy max i think about 4500 pounds. Then the best is the Honda Forza 350 or Yamaha xmax 300. Burgervan not grabbing me.

  • @Nooziterp1

    @Nooziterp1

    Жыл бұрын

    The J300 is cheap because it is a Kymco with Kawasaki badges.

  • @barkinsahin
    @barkinsahin Жыл бұрын

    You are wrong in comparing Burgman400 to Tmax560. Thry are not in direct competition . Tmax iş in another league. Probably xmax300, forza350, beverly400 and xciting400 are clise rivals.

  • @jasontomica8938

    @jasontomica8938

    6 ай бұрын

    A tmax is over hyped, to much tech, I got to try one out and it's not much better than my 2023 burgman 400

  • @rockyp3917
    @rockyp39179 ай бұрын

    The Burgman 650 all the way, much better than the Tmax

  • @1zanglang
    @1zanglangАй бұрын

    Don't compare it with Yamaha T-Max. Don't look up to TMax, because that one plays in a different upper league. Compare it with Honda Forza, Yamaha XMax, SYM Maxsym 400 or Cruisym 300, Zontes M310, Kymco Xciting VS 400.

  • @TheSweetasanut
    @TheSweetasanut2 жыл бұрын

    What is going on t max burgman sort it out ffs

  • @soulslaveone
    @soulslaveone Жыл бұрын

    This channel needs to do better research. Good value? Its getting crushed by the competition from the honda forza or the bmw c400 (more power, storage, comfort) AND the burgman 400 is certainly not comparable with a t-max! The t-max is a two-cylinder track-machine, compared to the aging burgman.

  • @andyaptc2907
    @andyaptc29077 ай бұрын

    The new cfmoto 350D & E on paper, gives all these 300-400CC scooters a run for the money.

  • @josephkingston9252
    @josephkingston92522 жыл бұрын

    Yamaha t max

  • @mrmoon1482
    @mrmoon14827 ай бұрын

    It’s shocking that a 400 is so slow, the euro 4 xmax 125 will reach 75mph

  • @jasontomica8938

    @jasontomica8938

    6 ай бұрын

    The 400 Bergman is not slow. I have one here in California. I've smoked cars off the line matter of fact. I took off on a force of 300 which they don't even get over here in the United States. And we raced and I smoked it. And I weighed 219 pounds. No, it's not slow whatsoever, it'll take off quick. It won't take off like a sports bike, but it's very fast. Are you kidding me

  • @jasontomica8938

    @jasontomica8938

    6 ай бұрын

    I meant to say forza 350

  • @mrmoon1482

    @mrmoon1482

    6 ай бұрын

    @@jasontomica8938 maybe take off is ok but top speed is very slow,

  • @raymondlee7413
    @raymondlee741310 ай бұрын

    nope no sale to expensive for a scooter, over 8 grand, be real. yep Vespa is also a scooter and i would give the same answer it is just a scooter. what would change my mind review and price the scooter correctly it just a single cyl , 400cc small motor, with two small wheels.

  • @mrniceguy4920
    @mrniceguy4920 Жыл бұрын

    hahaha, that thing is so wrong and what about aqua planning?

  • @frankjennings4022
    @frankjennings4022 Жыл бұрын

    Poor narration.

  • @Paul-kp1tu
    @Paul-kp1tu2 жыл бұрын

    I would say that maxi scooters aren't popular in the uk because having a history of beautiful machines the things are just so ugly, oh i know they work well but oh god , look at it.

  • @Nooziterp1

    @Nooziterp1

    Жыл бұрын

    That's a matter of opinion. Personally I think it looks good.

  • @daniellacko6620
    @daniellacko66202 жыл бұрын

    *VATOS LOCOS FOR LIFE HOMIE N' SHIT*

  • @user-sw2lv3zp6o
    @user-sw2lv3zp6o2 жыл бұрын

    Ugly thing and too expensive. I'm not anti-scooter as, in Chiang Rai, I have a Yamaha Aerox 155 as my local runaround. If this Suzuki was styled nicely and wasn't so pricey ...

  • @jasontomica8938

    @jasontomica8938

    6 ай бұрын

    I live here in Bangkok in the 400 is fantastic on the expressway. Are you kidding me? It's not ugly to me. Maybe to some people, but I don't even like the arrow you have. I'm not into that either. I don't like small scooters. I like big scooters and this thing can move at one hundred and sixty kilometers an hour

  • @brikfiend
    @brikfiend2 жыл бұрын

    £7k for a scooter ? Cheap ? Get a Car .Warm & dry in winter ,carries 5 plus luggage ,Stereo and ash trays .

  • @Nooziterp1

    @Nooziterp1

    Жыл бұрын

    No comparison. Chalk and cheese.

  • @wanderingsoul4104

    @wanderingsoul4104

    Жыл бұрын

    That car is unlikely to match the caliber of this scooter at £7k though, no? The money one would have to put into that car over time would cause the cost of that car to exceed the amount of money one would have to put into the maxi scooter as well, to say nothing of the difference in fuel economy.

  • @nicolask9295

    @nicolask9295

    2 ай бұрын

    Car? Save money in bank.

  • @Serbo-Greek
    @Serbo-Greek Жыл бұрын

    Honda Forza and ADV are by far better options. This is outdated and stupid in many ways.

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