Honda Sh 125 vs Suzuki Burgman 650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Sh 125 vs Suzuki Burgman 650. Honda Sh 125: 12.9 hp @ 8,750 rpm hp, 130 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 105 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. 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 Sh 125
Suzuki Burgman 650
Horsepower (hp)
12.9 hp
56 hp
Torque (Nm)
11 Nm
61 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
105 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
130 kg
261 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
12.9 hp @ 8,750 rpm
56 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
11.0 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
61 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
105 km/h
175 km/h
Weight
130 kg (curb weight)
261 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.5 L/100km or approximately 40 km/L (real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Sh 125
8.5/10
"The sensible choice that somehow never feels like a compromise."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Excellent underseat storage
+Strong resale value retention
Cons
−Forks leak with age
−Premium price even used
−Drum brake on older models
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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