Yamaha Tricity 125 vs Suzuki Burgman 650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Tricity 125 vs Suzuki Burgman 650. Yamaha Tricity 125: 11.2 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 170 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 95 km/h, Motoryk rating 6.5/10. 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
Yamaha Tricity 125
Suzuki Burgman 650
Horsepower (hp)
11.2 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
170 kg
261 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
11.2 hp @ 9,500 rpm
56 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
9.6 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
61 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
95 km/h
175 km/h
Weight
170 kg (wet/curb weight)
261 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.5 L/100km or approx. 40 km/L (typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Tricity 125
6.5/10
"Niche but genuinely clever urban commuter for cautious or newer riders."
Pros
+Exceptional wet-weather stability
+Outstanding fuel economy
+Low running costs
Cons
−Gutless above 50mph
−Tiny underseat storage
−Leaning mechanism inspection essential
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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