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Suzuki Burgman 200
7.2/10 Scooter

Suzuki Burgman 200 Review

"A sensible, honest commuter that rewards patient, practical riders."

Daily suburban commuters wanting fuel-sipping reliability $2,500-$4,500 used 2013-2021
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Used Buyer Review

The Burgman 200 sits in a weird middle ground — too big for pure city work, not quite enough for regular highway stints — but somehow it nails the sweet spot for suburban commuters who've outgrown a 50cc scoot. The 200cc single pulls cleanly through the CVT, and that underseat storage genuinely fits a full-face helmet. Used examples from 2014 onward are generally bulletproof if maintained, but check the variator rollers and belt — neglected ones get sluggish and jerky above 40mph. Things to watch on used units: inspect the front fork seals carefully, they weep on high-mileage bikes, and the plastic bodywork cracks around the lower fairing mounts if the previous owner dropped it. Fuel economy is outstanding — mid-70s mpg is realistic. The riding position is genuinely comfortable for 45-minute commutes but starts nagging your lower back on longer runs. It's no sports machine, but it was never pretending to be.

Pros

+Exceptional real-world fuel economy
+Massive underseat storage
+Reliable, low-maintenance drivetrain
+Comfortable upright riding position
+Strong resale value retention

Cons

-Highway speeds feel strained
-Plastic bodywork cracks easily
-Variator wear often neglected
-No real wind protection
warning
Avoid if

You regularly need sustained highway cruising speeds

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