Yamaha Ray Zr 125 vs Suzuki Burgman 650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Ray Zr 125 vs Suzuki Burgman 650. Yamaha Ray Zr 125: ~8.2 hp @ 6,500 rpm hp, 99 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed ~90-95 km/h (estimated real-world; manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 7.0/10. 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 Ray Zr 125
Suzuki Burgman 650
Horsepower (hp)
8.2 hp
56 hp
Torque (Nm)
10.3 Nm
61 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
90 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
99 kg
261 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
~8.2 hp @ 6,500 rpm
56 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
~10.3 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
61 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
~90-95 km/h (estimated real-world; manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
175 km/h
Weight
99 kg (curb weight)
261 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Approx. 2.35 L/100km or ~42-45 km/L (real-world average; manufacturer claims up to 47 km/L)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Ray Zr 125
7.0/10
"Solid urban scooter if service history checks out completely."
Pros
+Bulletproof Yamaha fuel injection
+Excellent urban fuel economy
+Comfortable upright riding position
Cons
−CVT neglect is common
−Fairing parts are pricey
−Zero highway capability
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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