Piaggio Liberty 150 vs Suzuki Burgman 650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Piaggio Liberty 150 vs Suzuki Burgman 650. Piaggio Liberty 150: approximately 11.7 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, approximately 115 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed approximately 95 km/h, Motoryk rating 6.5/10. 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
Piaggio Liberty 150
Suzuki Burgman 650
Horsepower (hp)
11.7 hp
56 hp
Torque (Nm)
12.8 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
approximately 11.7 hp @ 7,500 rpm
56 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
approximately 12.8 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
61 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
approximately 95 km/h
175 km/h
Weight
approximately 115 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
Piaggio Liberty 150
6.5/10
"A solid city tool if the CVT hasn't been ignored."
Pros
+Reliable single-cylinder engine
+Excellent urban fuel economy
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
Cons
−CVT neglect kills them
−Struggles above 55mph
−Frame rust prone
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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