Honda Dio 125 vs Suzuki Burgman 650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Dio 125 vs Suzuki Burgman 650. Honda Dio 125: ~8.2 hp @ 6,500 rpm hp, ~102 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed ~95 km/h, 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 Dio 125
Suzuki Burgman 650
Horsepower (hp)
8.2 hp
56 hp
Torque (Nm)
10.5 Nm
61 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
95 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
102 kg
261 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
~8.2 hp @ 6,500 rpm
56 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
~10.5 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
61 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
~95 km/h
175 km/h
Weight
~102 kg (curb weight)
261 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~2.0 L/100km (approximately 50 km/L real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Dio 125
7.5/10
"Sensible, reliable urban transport that rarely disappoints careful buyers."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Parts everywhere, dirt cheap
+Excellent real-world economy
Cons
−Fork seals leak eventually
−Stock tyres lack grip
−Minimal wind protection
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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