Honda Pcx 125 vs Suzuki Burgman 650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Pcx 125 vs Suzuki Burgman 650. Honda Pcx 125: ~12.5 hp @ 8,750 rpm hp, 131 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed ~105 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. 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 Pcx 125
Suzuki Burgman 650
Horsepower (hp)
12.5 hp
56 hp
Torque (Nm)
12 Nm
61 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
105 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
131 kg
261 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
~12.5 hp @ 8,750 rpm
56 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
~12 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
61 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
~105 km/h
175 km/h
Weight
131 kg (curb weight)
261 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~2.0 L/100km or ~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 Pcx 125
8.0/10
"The benchmark 125 scooter — buy a well-serviced example without hesitation."
Pros
+Exceptionally reliable Honda engine
+Outstanding real-world fuel economy
+Helmet-swallowing underseat storage
Cons
−Struggles badly on dual carriageways
−Plastic panels scratch extremely easily
−Camchain rattle if neglected
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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