Suzuki Burgman 650 vs Bmw C 650 Gt
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Burgman 650 vs Bmw C 650 Gt. 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. Bmw C 650 Gt: 60 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 261 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Burgman 650
Bmw C 650 Gt
Horsepower (hp)
56 hp
60 hp
Torque (Nm)
61 Nm
62 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
261 kg
261 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
56 hp @ 7,500 rpm
60 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
61 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
62 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
175 km/h
Weight
261 kg (wet/curb weight)
261 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
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
Bmw C 650 Gt
7.5/10
"The sensible scooter that secretly embarrasses proper motorcycles on commutes."
Pros
+Genuinely capable motorway cruiser
+Excellent storage capacity
+Smooth, refined engine character
Cons
−CVT belt replacement costs hurt
−Heavy at low speeds
−Electrical issues on older bikes
Top 10 Accessories
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