Yamaha Xmax 250 vs Suzuki Burgman 650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Xmax 250 vs Suzuki Burgman 650. Yamaha Xmax 250: 20 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 179 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 135 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
Yamaha Xmax 250
Suzuki Burgman 650
Horsepower (hp)
20 hp
56 hp
Torque (Nm)
23.4 Nm
61 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
135 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
179 kg
261 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
20 hp @ 7,500 rpm
56 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
23.4 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
61 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
135 km/h
175 km/h
Weight
179 kg (wet/curb weight)
261 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km or approx. 28 km/L (typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Xmax 250
7.5/10
"A dependable daily commuter that rewards buyers who check service history."
Pros
+Bulletproof Yamaha build quality
+Generous underseat storage capacity
+Comfortable upright riding position
Cons
−Thirsty above 75mph
−Rear tyre wears quickly
−Limited aftermarket support
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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