Honda Activa 125 vs Suzuki Burgman 650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Activa 125 vs Suzuki Burgman 650. Honda Activa 125: 8.52 hp @ 6,500 rpm hp, 107 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 95 km/h (estimated; note: real-world results vary by rider weight and conditions), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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
Honda Activa 125
Suzuki Burgman 650
Horsepower (hp)
8.52 hp
56 hp
Torque (Nm)
10.9 Nm
61 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
95 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
107 kg
261 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
8.52 hp @ 6,500 rpm
56 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
10.9 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
61 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
95 km/h (estimated; note: real-world results vary by rider weight and conditions)
175 km/h
Weight
107 kg (curb weight)
261 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Approximately 45-50 km/L (real-world average); ~2.0-2.2 L/100km
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Activa 125
7.5/10
"Honda's most dependable urban scooter, if you buy carefully."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Excellent real-world fuel economy
+Strong resale value retention
Cons
−CVT belt wears unnoticed
−Soft suspension on rough roads
−Drum rear brake feels dated
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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