Piaggio Mp3 500 vs Suzuki Burgman 650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Piaggio Mp3 500 vs Suzuki Burgman 650. Piaggio Mp3 500: 40 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 271 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 160 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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 Mp3 500
Suzuki Burgman 650
Horsepower (hp)
40 hp
56 hp
Torque (Nm)
46 Nm
61 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
160 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
271 kg
261 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
40 hp @ 7,500 rpm
56 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
46 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
61 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
160 km/h
175 km/h
Weight
271 kg (wet/curb weight)
261 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Piaggio Mp3 500
7.5/10
"Brilliant urban weapon if you budget for its unique maintenance demands."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine, rarely problems
+Remarkable urban filtering confidence
+Genuinely useful onboard storage
Cons
−Front suspension maintenance expensive
−Specialist dealers hard finding
−Heavy, awkward tight parking
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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