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2014 Suzuki Burgman 650 ABS on the Total Motorcycle Cool Wall

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Exhilarating...

For generations of riders, the Burgman has redefined the two-wheel luxury scooter experience. It brought performance and comfort into a market once unimaginable. For 2014, the Burgman 650 ABS continues to improve with new styling matched with unbeatable performance.

Notable changes to the Burgman 650 ABS include refinements in the transmission setting and a reduction of mechanical losses contribute to a boost in fuel economy by 15%* compared to the previous model in Drive Mode. Drive Mode heightens efficiency at normal road speeds and gives smooth, linear, almost shock-free power delivery for easy riding. Power Mode gives more punch when you twist the throttle. And Manual Mode lets you thumb-toggle between six preset gear ratios for a unique feeling of control. The SECVT’s updated design includes new clutch plates that cause 35% less drag.

You can feel the nimbleness and abundance of power in your hand. It is simply exhilarating! With refinements in the transmission setting that easily allows you to downshift, accelerate, and maneuver around traffic and through every road, there’s no better time than to hop on the Burgman 650 ABS than today!



2014 Suzuki Burgman 650 ABS - Totalmotorcycle.com USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: $10999 USD
Canadian MSRP Price: $11,099 CDN (known as the 2014 Suzuki Burgman 650 Executive ABS in Canada)

Engine:



Engine 638cc, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, 2-cylinder, DOHC
Bore x Stroke 75.5mm x 71.3mm (2.97 in x 2.81 in)
Compression Ratio 11.2 : 1
Fuel System Suzuki Fuel Injection
Starter Electric
Lubrication Wet sump


Drive Train:



Transmission Automatic - SECVT
Final Drive Gear Drive


Chassis:



Suspension Front Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Suspension Rear Swingarm type, coil spring, oil damped
Brakes Front Disc brake, twin
Brakes Rear Disc brake
Tires Front 120/70R15M/C 56H, tubeless
Tires Rear 160/60R14M/C 65H, tubeless
Fuel Tank Capacity 4.0 US
Color Metallic Mat Fibroin Gray


Electrical:



Ignition Electronic ignition (Transistorized)


Dimensions and Curb Weight:



Overall Length 2265 mm (89.2 in)
Overall Width 810 mm (31.9 in)
Wheelbase 1585 mm (62.4 in)
Ground Clearance 125 mm (4.9 in)
Seat Height 755 mm (29.7 in)


Curb Weight 278 kg (613 lbs)

This week's TMW Cool Wall motorcycle was brought to you by... Jarlaxle; who suggested it on our Suggest a Bike for our Cool Wall thread.

Thanks Jarlaxle!

Mike

Just not my cup of tea. Uncool. To bulky to be a cool scooter (I like the small Vespa style and that sort for a scooter.)

It's too costly.

Reading the stats I like it and then you look at it and are frightened. Uncool. That and a 11k price for a scooter.

Worst name ever for a bike!

Gawd I aint even......

HYPERR wrote:Worst name ever for a bike!

The name just adds to the dork factor.
Who exactly buys these scooters?
The thing costs a fortune!
I always think of a scooter as a little affordable inexpensive vehicle.
Something like "motorcycle lite".
Now we have luxury scooters. That's like expensive hot dogs.
What's the point?

It's a touring scooter! Don't you get it?

Awesome. I love Vespa but I wouldn't take one on the highway.

Bet it's really comfy.

Jock

I never buy them new so I never really look at the price....Vespa, now those are expensive!

I have to give it a Cool for what it is. The Burgman has commanded the top end of the luxury maxi-scooter market for a while. I see ten Burgmans around for every Honda Silverwing.

Flipper wrote:Who exactly buys these scooters?

Well-heeled older guys who want something tour-able with a lower center of gravity and aren't up for the bulk and expense of a Goldwing.