Kymco Downtown 125 vs Suzuki Burgman 650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kymco Downtown 125 vs Suzuki Burgman 650. Kymco Downtown 125: 11 hp @ 8,500 rpm (estimated) hp, 148 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 95 km/h (estimated; note: may vary slightly by market variant), Motoryk rating 7.0/10. 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
Kymco Downtown 125
Suzuki Burgman 650
Horsepower (hp)
11 hp
56 hp
Torque (Nm)
11 Nm
61 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
95 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
148 kg
261 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
11 hp @ 8,500 rpm (estimated)
56 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
11 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (estimated)
61 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
95 km/h (estimated; note: may vary slightly by market variant)
175 km/h
Weight
148 kg (wet/curb weight)
261 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.5 L/100km or approximately 40 km/L (typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kymco Downtown 125
7.0/10
"Sensible urban workhorse that rewards buyers who check the history."
Pros
+Exceptional real-world fuel economy
+Generous underseat storage capacity
+Comfortable upright riding position
Cons
−CVT neglect is common problem
−Front caliper seizes easily
−Bodywork panels crack expensively
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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