Yamaha Tmax 530 vs Suzuki Burgman 650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Tmax 530
Suzuki Burgman 650
Horsepower (hp)
46 hp
56 hp
Torque (Nm)
53 Nm
61 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
213 kg
261 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
46 hp @ 6,750 rpm
56 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
53 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
61 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
175 km/h
Weight
213 kg (curb weight)
261 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L, real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Tmax 530
8.5/10
"The premium maxi-scooter benchmark that still embarrasses newer rivals."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine, rarely causes trouble
+Flickable handling for the weight
+Strong resale value holds
Cons
−CVT belt replacement is expensive
−Cramped for taller riders
−Underseat storage disappoints
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