Piaggio Liberty 125 vs Suzuki Burgman 650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Piaggio Liberty 125 vs Suzuki Burgman 650. Piaggio Liberty 125: 10.5 hp @ 8,250 rpm hp, 115 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 95 km/h, 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
Piaggio Liberty 125
Suzuki Burgman 650
Horsepower (hp)
10.5 hp
56 hp
Torque (Nm)
10.4 Nm
61 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
95 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
115 kg
261 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
10.5 hp @ 8,250 rpm
56 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
10.4 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
61 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
95 km/h
175 km/h
Weight
115 kg (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
Piaggio Liberty 125
7.0/10
"A dependable urban commuter that never tries to be more."
Pros
+Excellent fuel economy
+Smooth, refined engine
+Strong dealer support network
Cons
−Motorway use genuinely uncomfortable
−Variator wears quickly unmaintained
−Storage space disappointingly limited
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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