Yamaha Mio Soul Gt 125 vs Suzuki Burgman 650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Mio Soul Gt 125 vs Suzuki Burgman 650. Yamaha Mio Soul Gt 125: 9.5 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 94 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 95 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.2/10. 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
Yamaha Mio Soul Gt 125
Suzuki Burgman 650
Horsepower (hp)
9.5 hp
56 hp
Torque (Nm)
9.6 Nm
61 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
95 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
94 kg
261 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
9.5 hp @ 8,000 rpm
56 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
9.6 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
61 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
95 km/h
175 km/h
Weight
94 kg (wet/curb weight)
261 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
1.9 L/100km or approximately 53 km/L (typical real-world average; official claims up to 59 km/L)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Mio Soul Gt 125
7.2/10
"Bulletproof city scooter that punishes anyone wanting more."
Pros
+Exceptional real-world fuel economy
+Reliable Blue Core engine
+Generous underseat storage
Cons
−Painfully limited highway capability
−CVT components wear quickly
−Zero riding excitement whatsoever
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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