Honda Joker 50 vs Suzuki Burgman 650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Joker 50 vs Suzuki Burgman 650. Honda Joker 50: ~3.4 hp @ 7,000 rpm (estimated; note: figures vary by market and restriction) hp, ~84 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~45 km/h (restricted for 50cc class; may vary by market regulation), 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 Joker 50
Suzuki Burgman 650
Horsepower (hp)
3.4 hp
56 hp
Torque (Nm)
4 Nm
61 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
45 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
84 kg
261 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
~3.4 hp @ 7,000 rpm (estimated; note: figures vary by market and restriction)
56 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
~4.0 Nm @ 6,000 rpm (estimated)
61 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
~45 km/h (restricted for 50cc class; may vary by market regulation)
175 km/h
Weight
~84 kg (wet/curb weight)
261 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~1.8 L/100km or ~55 km/L (estimated real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Joker 50
6.5/10
"A stylish urban toy that Honda built properly — buy clean or walk."
Pros
+Genuinely distinctive retro styling
+Honda reliability is legendary
+Cheap running costs
Cons
−Painfully slow above 30mph
−Extended frame can crack
−Theft target historically
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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