Kymco Downtown 350 vs Suzuki Burgman 650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kymco Downtown 350 vs Suzuki Burgman 650. Kymco Downtown 350: 28 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated) hp, 208 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h (estimated; note: may vary slightly by market and configuration), 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 350
Suzuki Burgman 650
Horsepower (hp)
28 hp
56 hp
Torque (Nm)
29 Nm
61 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
208 kg
261 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
28 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated)
56 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
29 Nm @ 6,000 rpm (estimated)
61 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
145 km/h (estimated; note: may vary slightly by market and configuration)
175 km/h
Weight
208 kg (wet/curb weight)
261 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5–4.2 L/100km (approximately 24–29 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 350
7.0/10
"Solid urban workhorse that knows its limits and respects yours."
Pros
+Reliable, low-maintenance engine
+Comfortable upright riding position
+Generous underseat storage
Cons
−Struggles above 70mph
−Uninspiring plastic quality
−Limited dealer network support
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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