Gogoro Viva vs Suzuki Burgman 650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Gogoro Viva vs Suzuki Burgman 650. Gogoro Viva: ~7.1 hp (5.3 kW) peak power (note: varies by variant) hp, ~96 kg (curb weight; note: varies slightly by variant, estimated) weight, top speed ~85 km/h (estimated; note: varies slightly by variant — Viva, Viva Plus, Viva Mix), Motoryk rating 6.5/10. Suzuki Burgman 650: 56 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 261 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Gogoro Viva
Suzuki Burgman 650
Horsepower (hp)
7.1 hp
56 hp
Torque (Nm)
14 Nm
61 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
85 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
96 kg
261 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
~7.1 hp (5.3 kW) peak power (note: varies by variant)
56 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
~14 Nm (instant, from 0 rpm — typical of electric motor)
61 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
~85 km/h (estimated; note: varies slightly by variant — Viva, Viva Plus, Viva Mix)
175 km/h
Weight
~96 kg (curb weight; note: varies slightly by variant, estimated)
261 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Electric — approximately 1.4–1.8 kWh/100km (equivalent; no fuel consumption)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Gogoro Viva
6.5/10
"Smart city tool, but verify the infrastructure exists first."
Pros
+Featherweight urban traffic weapon
+Zero maintenance headaches
+Instant torque off lights
Cons
−Ecosystem lock-in is real
−Monthly subscription fees sting
−Limited range flexibility
Suzuki Burgman 650
8.0/10
"The maxi-scooter that serious riders actually respect."
Pros
+Effortless automatic transmission
+Massive underfloor storage
+Strong real-world fuel economy
Cons
−Heavy, punishing to drop
−CVT belt replacement costly
−Aging windscreen mechanisms fail
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