Vespa 946 vs Suzuki Burgman 650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Vespa 946 vs Suzuki Burgman 650. Vespa 946: 12.7 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 131 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 105 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
Vespa 946
Suzuki Burgman 650
Horsepower (hp)
12.7 hp
56 hp
Torque (Nm)
12.8 Nm
61 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
105 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
131 kg
261 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
12.7 hp @ 7,750 rpm
56 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
12.8 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
61 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
105 km/h
175 km/h
Weight
131 kg (curb weight)
261 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.9 L/100km (approximately 34 km/L, estimated real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Vespa 946
7.5/10
"A stunning urban sculpture that rewards patient, city-bound riders who prioritize style."
Pros
+Exceptional build quality throughout
+Turns heads constantly
+Surprisingly precise handling
Cons
−125cc struggles beyond town
−Dealer-only servicing costs hurt
−Parts availability can disappoint
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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