Honda Lead 125 vs Suzuki Burgman 650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Lead 125 vs Suzuki Burgman 650. Honda Lead 125: 9.2 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 118 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 Lead 125
Suzuki Burgman 650
Horsepower (hp)
9.2 hp
56 hp
Torque (Nm)
10.8 Nm
61 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
95 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
118 kg
261 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
9.2 hp @ 8,000 rpm
56 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
10.8 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
61 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
95 km/h
175 km/h
Weight
118 kg (curb weight)
261 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.0 L/100km or approximately 50 km/L (typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Lead 125
7.5/10
"Dependable urban workhorse that rewards patience over excitement."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Enormous underseat storage
+Outstanding fuel economy
Cons
−Heavy for a 125
−Variator wears without servicing
−Bland, uninspiring riding experience
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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