Honda Activa I vs Suzuki Burgman 650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Activa I vs Suzuki Burgman 650. Honda Activa I: 8 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 103 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 85 km/h, 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
Honda Activa I
Suzuki Burgman 650
Horsepower (hp)
8 hp
56 hp
Torque (Nm)
8.74 Nm
61 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
85 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
103 kg
261 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
8 hp @ 7,500 rpm
56 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
8.74 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
61 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
85 km/h
175 km/h
Weight
103 kg (curb weight)
261 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
45–50 km/L (estimated real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Activa I
6.5/10
"Boring, reliable, affordable — exactly what a budget commuter should be."
Pros
+Engine practically indestructible
+Excellent real-world fuel economy
+Cheap parts everywhere
Cons
−Embarrassingly small underseat storage
−No front disc option
−Flat power above 60kmph
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
Top 10 Accessories
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