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Specification for Suzuki Burgman 400

Main Features
Engine Size (cc) 400

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Overall Length: 2,260 mm
Overall Width: 760 mm
Overall Height: 1,375 mm
Wheelbase: 1,590 mm
Ground Clearance: 125 mm
Seat Height: 695 mm
Dry Mass: 184 kg
Fuel Capacity: 13 litres

ENGINE:
Engine Type: 1-cylinder, liquid-cooled, 4-valve 4-stroke
Bore x Stroke: 83.0 x 71.2mm
Max Power: 32 PS (23.5 Kw) @ 7,500 rpm
Max Torque: 32 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Piston Displacement: 385 cc
Compression Ratio: 10.2 : 1
Carburettor: Keihin CVK36
Lubrication: Wet sump

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:
Ignition Type: Electronic
Starter System: Electric

TRANSMISSION:
Clutch: Automatic
Transmission: Variable ratio automatic
Drive System: V-belt

CHASSIS:
Front Suspension: Telescopic
Rear Suspension: Link type, remote spring preload adjustment
Rake/Trail: 27 degrees / 106 mm
Front Brake: 260 mm hydraulic disc - linked braking
Rear Brake: 210 mm hydraulic disc
Front Tyre: 110/90-13
Rear Tyre: 130/70-13

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“Amazingly Versatile!”

★★★★★

written by Mykuljay on 14/08/2016

A bit about me which will put my review in context. I’ve ridden everything from 80cc to 1300cc in the past 45 years. All motorcycles with a scooter exception a couple of years ago. I’m 5’6, 140 lbs. and my inseam is 28”. This will help if you’re interested in being flat footed at a stop. This is for a 2012 Burgman 400 with ABS and only 2,800 miles. Recently bought, I’ve only put around 150 miles on it. Ergonomics: Sitting on the forward part of the seat, both feet are flat on the pavement at a stop. Slide back and probably half my foot. Works for me. The bars are in a comfortable position, the gauges are easy to read (even under a Florida sun) the brake levers only need a slight pull. It all feels and works just as it should. You can move around on the seat, stretch both legs out, one leg out, one in typical scooter fashion – whatever suits you. It’s hard NOT to get comfortable! Well, the seat is the stock seat and not much to say about that. Handling: Fairly hefty at a little under 500 lbs. dry weight, the Burgie sure doesn’t feel it whether I’m stopped or moving. Only when making a sharp turn at speeds approaching stop do I notice the weight. Other than that whether you’re at 30mph or 70mph, curves or straight stretches it feels nearly perfect to me. The engine and all the running gear is quiet and silky smooth. So much so that it’s pretty easy to be exceeding the legal limit and not have a clue you’re going that fast. Braking: Amazingly wonderful! Two discs up front, single in the back and it stops quickly and nice and straight. I’ve had to yellow light pull hard a couple of times and nose dive was minimal and the ABS never came into play. Engine: It’s not a rocket but it doesn’t take much throttle roll to leave cars in your rearview mirror. Plenty quick enough to slide into open spots in traffic and a lot of fun dialing it on coming out of curves! Equally happy at 70MPH on the interstate as well. At 50 MPH it’s turning 5000 RPM and at 70MPH it’s turning 6400 RPM and since redline is at 9000 RPM there’s room for more. I’ve read other reviews that have said that if you’re riding two up, the Burgie is likely happier at 60PMH or less. Probably true. For its’ size/weight class and for its’ intended multi-purpose ride – I’d call it as near to perfect as you can get. Tons of storage, very good handling, quiet/smooth power, great braking. I personally think it looks great too. Of course there are some quirks: Suzuki put straight valve stems on the rims and with double discs up front and all the running gear on the rear – checking air pressure is a pain. The windshield could be taller for me – just my preference. The hand grips could have a larger diameter for my hands (easy remedy) and it appears that to adjust the shock pre-load, I’ll be on my back under the scooter. Lastly, I wish it had a spin on oil filter and an oil dipstick rather than a sight glass. Given these – it’s still amazing. Call it a motorcycle or a scooter – and you’re right!

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“Sweet ride for what it is.”

★★★★★

written by 209Kane on 01/02/2016

I will start by saying I have been riding motorcycles for about 26 years and have had everything from Super Sport bikes to big cruisers. Currently I have 3 Harley Davidsons (Decked out Road King, 100th Anniversary V-Rod, and a custom painted and tricked out 2011 Fat Bob, and had an Ultra Classic with a big bore motor). I also have a 2008 Ducati 848, and 1098 Superbikes, and a 2007 Triumph tiger 1050 with adventure panniers, etc for touring. My wife also has 2 Harleys, and a 100cc Aprilia Scarabeo 100 scooter. Anyway. My point being. I just got a pre-owned 2008 Bergman 400 with 26,000 miles on it at a dealership and it looks brand new. I have only put 15 miles on it so far since we now have a big snow storm here, but I have to say, it's way more comfortable than any of the 35-40 bikes I've owned over the years. I did just add my cord to the battery that plugs into my heated gloves for cold weather. I can't wait to go out and ride this thing in cool weather. I think one of the main reasons I will love this scooter is because I can wear all my cold weather gear and not feel cramped like on my motorcycles. I have read reviews online of people who have put over 37,000 miles on these in a short time and they are still running like new.

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“Best bike ever”

★★★★★

written by LiliaJohnston175 on 19/07/2015

Bought a Burgman 400 (2000 reg) a few months ago and can't sing its praises more highly. Comfortable and fast enough to keep up with all traffic conditions but the best thing is its fuel economy (regular 72mpg). Most bikers seem to forget that Motorcycles originally were the poor mans transport with Triumph/Norton type bikes returning great MPG and running costs. Most biking nowadays seems to focus on performance characteristics that put you on course for the spinal injury unit in Stoke Mandeville. The Burgman is not a thing of beauty but when i'm cruising along the Motorway day after day on my commute do I really care what this highly practical and comfortable bike looks like? With a top box fitted I have all the storage I need. The only negative would be wind noise. I leave my 10000 pound car sat on the drive depreciating while I look for any excuse to hop aboard my 1500 pound Burg.

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“great bike, very practical ”

★★★★★

written by xzatx on 10/10/2014

this is a really great bike. very practical, tons of stowage space, under seat carriage carries tons of stuff. i love the front compartment that locks and the top 2 compartments i put my cellphone wallet veryting.. it has 2 locks for helmets so that you dont need to put the helmet under the seat, you could hook 2 helmets one on each side or you could put the helmets under the seat... which ever. as for the ride, its; very very smooth, the suspension is great, the power is perfect and balance, the take off is smooth and accelerates fairly quickly... this bike is riding a camry or a lexus compared to harley or sport bike. fuel economy is great... full tank will do 180 miles and cost around $10 with these high gas price. the headlights are strong, the lighting is perfect adn visible, the controls are easy to reach .. and it has the high beam toggle. great bike! will buy it anytime.

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“it rocks i love it”

★★★★★

written by ponch on 21/05/2014

this bike is the best .i had my bike for 3 years it is great , it runs real nie

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“What I like and don't like about the Suzuki 400cc...”

★★★★★

written by on 02/11/2013

I like the auto transmission, solid state ignition, ABS brakes with 3 disk brakes, water cooling, fast start up, spacious storage under the adjustable seat with small built in backrest. the locking front compartment with an accessory plug for GPS or MP3 units. and the 2 smaller compartments. I like the simplicity of a drive belt instead of a chain. What I don't like is the difficulty to check the air in the tires and to add air. The disk brakes do not allow my hand between them and the wheel rim. Checking the tires from a standing position is next to impossible. One must lie down on the ground, facing the front or rear of the scooter, and using one's fingers, unscrew the air caps, place the tire gauge over the stem, and press the air hose against the valve stem, using only the fingers. This is a very difficult chore for me, a fit 82 year old man. Another feature that I don't like and I consider useless, is the accessory port inside the glove box. With the glove box closed the port opening is snug against the inside of the compartment door. Therefore, It cannot be used. The seat is not comfortable. I bought an inflatable bag that helps with the comfort. The windshield is too short for a 6 footer. The wind blast buffets my head. Perhaps an adjustable windshield such as the type installed on the 650 model would help. Even with these few complaints, I like the scooter and hope that I can keep riding for another couple more years.

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Wolfburgman's Comment

Written on: 18/11/2015

Hi there m8 just reading your review. You are right about the problem of putting air in the tires. I too found that frustrating until a friend of mine showed me a valve extension he always carried around with him. You can buy them on eBay. They are l shaped and are a godsend. I did over 42000 miles on two burgman 400s. I love them but because they have gone up so much in price I changed first to a kymco downtown 300i and more recently a kymco xciting400i both of which I also love. Hope you continue riding for many years to come. I am just a youngster at the tender ag of 55 lol. Ride safe. Respect.

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Grumpire's Comment

Written on: 26/09/2021

Hi, I got my burgman a week ago and so far love it. It’s great to see you are still riding at the age of 82. I’m 63 and got the burgman as I could no longer throw my leg over my cbf1000. Not had to check tyre pressure yet but will bear previous comments in mind

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“2013 Burgman 400 L2”

★★★★★

written by plonkers on 03/10/2013

Only downside i found was the running in ,In the handbook it states for the first 600 miles dont exceed 4000rpm this is near impossible as 4000rpm = 30mph and that speed on any main road is dangerous ,I pointed this out to Suzuki their reply:'We are sorry to learn that you are having some difficulties with regards to the recommended use for your new machine and we apologise for any dissatisfaction this may have caused 'Apart from this its a brilliant economical machine keep it around 60mph = 80mpg comfy soaks up the bumps a joy to ride .

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“tried my sons bought my own1”

★★★★☆

written by allenrkayaker on 21/09/2013

I had 4-5 bikes when i was 25 to 35 years old. Rode a friends Harley road king some. wanted my own bike but never had the extra money. at work a coworker was selling his wifes 2003 burg 400 and i mentioned it to my son. had 13k mi for $1200 he loves it. so one day i borrowed it and went on a local loop. northern calif mendocino coast. Lots ofcurves (hwy 20 has over 200)freeway, willits to ukiah, hills ukiah to booneville, more curves back to the coast and cold weather. incredible. handles the curves well. better than i can ride. freeway no problem. 70 mph and over the ridge hwy 101 highest elevation, was impressed. even got waves from other bikes. so the good..... lots of storage. good protection power etc. slightly buzzy at times. really like the twist and go. had to have my own bike. nothing really bad to say... so after looking at ninjas, cb400 to 500, even gs850g like i had before i kept coming back to the burgman 400. found one 2006 400s for $2500 with 700 miles on it. i am stoked. this is going to be great.

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“K8 AN 400 Burgman”

★★★★★

written by Niceberg on 07/03/2013

This has been my first automatic bike other than holidays scoots and I have to say it was well worth the money. Great milage, very comfortable and not a massive hassle to service yourself. If you really want these bikes to last, like anything, do the work yourself and spend the time getting to know the ins and outs. Just because the dealer did a service does not mean it will be in great shape as most dealers will take it for a spin and not even bother to do all the checks. 10,500 miles and the only thing I have replaced are tires, oil, filters and fluids. I am 32 years old so I dont exactly potter around with this thing but have never really gone over 95mph as its not really worth wreaking the engine. Get a burg, get its manual, do you own work to it and have a good laugh on the road. Only downside to this bike is there should be a cleaning vent to clear the dust from the CVT that the belt makes but I will be designing my own.

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Jeanybutterfli's Response to Niceberg's Review

Written on: 03/05/2013

Hi
I had a burgy 250, got nicked and have been thinking about getting a 400 now, found a 2nd hand one with 10000 on the clock. Feeling like if I make this purchase I would like to travel long distances, never felt going 'far' comfortable on the 250. Would you recommend it?
Also never been good at understanding how to service the bike, and as a female rider I always feel like I'm getting ripped off at garages.. any tips, videos, help you might have for me? I would really appreciate it
thanks :)

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Angelinaroberts's Response to Niceberg's Review

Written on: 14/06/2013

I've now ridden over 5,000km since I bought the Burgman in January. The only faults I've encountered have been the result of incorrect assembly (front wheel bearing). There are a few design faults that you need to be aware of.

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“1999 burgman 400”

★★★★★

written by on 06/01/2013

Bought this 3 months ago with 4500 miles on the clock. Have used for commuting and general use, and just returned from a 1500 mile, 6 day camping round trip to South of France. My brother took his HD Night train and the Burgman managed to keep up with no probs. (I have a Road King but left it in the garage on this occasion) Carried everything I needed, with top box and expandable panniers. Fantastic little scoot! The only critisismn is the limited suspension, you can feel all of the bumps and ripples. Handling otherwise is really good. MPG varies quite a bit. Around 55 mpg when on the motorwat at 70 -75 mph, but around 65 mpg locally. No other bikes wave of course, but they havent a clue how good these things are. It might not be a 'motorbike' but it'll eat as many miles as any tourer, and not even a hint of backache or sore backside. Cant speak highly enough. Get one!!

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Tommybaynes's Comment

Written on: 07/06/2013

I can't agree more! I love my 1996 Burg 400. It is a pleasure to ride. They deserve more respect from the motorcycle groups imo. It is as much a motorcycle as most of the "real" bikes on the road.

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“I LOVE THE BURGMAN !!!!!”

★★★★★

written by mikeyb1958 on 29/09/2012

I bought one recently and I must say they do become addictive...My model is the AN400X year 2000... What I like is that its the carburettor model so there is less to go wrong !!! Its very comfy to ride and has enough power to get you out of trouble. The build quality is excellent and I do feel safe riding it. At over fifty years of age I am one of those bikers who has just got back into motorcycles so I feel that I have made a good choice in the Burgman.. The only real negative is not having a kick start but I can live with that....... Oh and the very low seat height, I am 6ft so when pulled up this can be slightly uncomfortable... Overall its a great bike, nice looking and you get pick up a bargain this time of year !!!

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Zekethewonderdog's Response to mikeyb1958's Review

Written on: 11/11/2012

I have had 9 bikes this yr A Silver Wing 600, A Helix, Aspnecaid, 2 750 Shadows, The Silver Wing was top heavy all I 2004 Aprilia Atlantic 500 nice scoot , Getting parts was all most inpossiable, Changing the oil it was a nite mare, Draine Plus was above the center stand, Had to rig a funnel with a hose to catch the oil in a pan, The oil filter has a metal piece that only a small part of the filter is exposed, Never did get it changed,, It had the Tall Givi windscreen Whice the wind would blow you all over the road, so I wanted a 400 Burger found a 2008 with 4500 miles on it, Traded the aprilia on it, Rode it 250 miles on 11-10-12, Best riding scoot I ever owned, 66 mpg, And rode it 70-75 mph, I am 6 ft 4 in 200 lbs and it was comfortable ride, Love it, Wish I had bought one sooner, Way to go Burgman,

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Tommybaynes's Response to mikeyb1958's Review

Written on: 07/06/2013

Ha! sorry I meant 2006....

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“Low Miles per Gallon?”

★★★★☆

written by asinrome on 16/08/2012

Hi, I bought my Burgman 400 in Dec 2011, it now have 2386 miles on the clock. I have to say that so far I'm happy with the bike, I call it the 'mule' because it's very practical, you can load it and go anywhere almost like a car. Lately I noticed that its fuel consumption increased; last time i filled it it was at 2356 miles, now I'm at 2386 miles and it guzzled up a gallon. I've been riding in London, cruising or overtaking, regular stuff basically. Is that normal? Can anyone share mpg info here pls? Thanks.

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“Worst bike ever”

★☆☆☆☆

written by Richardireland93 on 16/05/2012

In 2009 I wanted to upgrade from my Vespa gt 200 on which I had done 24000 miles of London commuting. So foolishly I looked to the Japanese bike market. After much searching I decided on a Suzuki Bergman 400. Big mistake. I bought it brand new, have just completed 12000 miles and have spent over £1000 on 2 new clutches. Brilliantly Suzuki say its wear and tear, really? 2 clutches v none for 24000 miles on my vespa. Still mine is not to reason why. The MD of Suzuki Motorcycles has still not got back to me. If you ask dealers, there is a waiting list for Bergman clutches, I wonder why that could be? In a nut shell DO NOT BUY A BERGMAN 400.the most unreliable piece of rubbish I have ever owned.

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Motorman08's Response to Richardireland93's Review

Written on: 19/05/2012

That's unfortunate, but just so there is no confusion, there is no clutch problem with the later models. During 2007-2009 the clutch was changed to improve an overheating problem. This mainly caused judder and faster clutch wear. This only partially worked but most of the bikes out there now of that period are modified with the later clutch. That may be why at that time there was a waiting list for clutches. From the k9 onwards the clutch and transmission had a new cooling duct and heavier duty clutch. This solved the issue.

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Guest's Response to Richardireland93's Review

Written on: 21/06/2012

Sounds like you were unfortunate with your purchase.
I have owned a 2000 AN400 for just over a year, buoght second hand.
I have used it constantly throughout the winter months as well as the so called summers and it has been faultless. It passed its MOT without a single advisory and it has never skipped a beat despite sitting out in the rain day after day. Thank goodness for all the plastic bodywork keeping the damp out of the engine.
I really cannot speak highly enough about this bike. I have owned traditional large bikes and now having ridden one of these Burgmans, I would never go back to a conventional bike. The weather protection is phenomenal. I have never arrived wet inside despite our wonderful weather.
I don't think I would ever buy new though. I would let someone else have all the teething problems first and buy one a year or two older.
I would like to upgrade to a 650 Burgman one day but for now I am happy with my little 400.
Phil

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“Great scooter!”

★★★★★

written by on 10/05/2012

Had my Burgman 400 for 5 months now. Great scooter! This is my 3rd one (updated through the years) and is the most comfortable ride. Compares to the S50 boulevard motorcycle as far as the ride. Love all the storage on this scooter!! I can put my huge 17" laptop under the seat with my helmet and jacket in there. Maneuvers excellent! Averaging 60 mpg which is coming out to only 6 cents a mile right now. Luckily haven't had to test the ABS, but that may have saved my last scooter if it had it (Kymco Grand Vista 250). Haven't found anything negative about it. All the ladies at work love it and have talked about getting one.

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“good solid bike==fun to ride”

★★★★☆

written by on 08/05/2012

good fun , rides soft and easy

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“An 400 2011”

★★★★★

written by on 12/04/2012

Just swapped a V Strom 650 for the burger and I love it .V Strom was nice but too tall and weight too high. The wieght of the burger is low and easy to manage. Not run in yet but it will be fine for all uses when it is .storage space is cavernous and practicle.this bike is the perfect cross between a bikes agilility and a cars practicality.after owning several bikes I think this will be a keeper. Sure it's no sportsbike but it's plenty fast enough for e veryday use. Servicing looks ok for the home mechanic only drawback is lots of plastic to move to get to some service items but overall not too bad.

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“Burgman 400Z ABS 2012 model”

★★★★★

written by motorman08 on 30/03/2012

I've ridden several Burgman scooters, 400's & 650's. Both are good in everyway. But recently I swapped my Vstrom 1000cc Suzuki in for the new 400Z ABS model. "What!!" I hear you say. "That's a bit of a come down!". Well, not really. It's horses for courses of course, but having had many many motorcycles of all sizes over the years I'm more than pleased I've made the change. My model has ABS, handguards, heated grips, passenger backrest etc etc. It's not short on comfort or safety. It handles as good as a motorcycle and has plenty of power too easily cruising at 70-80mph if needed. The auto tranny is smooth and effortless. When out of warranty it will be very easy to service myself with nothing complicated to do. And..the whole bike is a hoot to ride and very very practical with 70+mpg. In fact my first acquaintance with the 400 Burgman was when I took my Vstrom in for service only to find the usual 1000cc courtesy bike wasn't available. I was left with a Burgman 400! I wasn't keen frankly but was assured it would take me in comfort on my daily work run without a problem. That was good reassurance as I had to cover almost 200 miles that day for meetings and training around my home county. So I put my laptop, camera, briefcase etc under the seat and off I went. Frankly, it was a surprise. The Burgman went so well throughout the day going in every type of traffic on motorways, towns and country roads that no one could fail to be impressed. I was, so much so that I bought one! My new one is just 1 month old and has covered 750 miles but it's going brilliantly. I won't be going back to big bikes ever again! The 650 Burgman is more complicated and weighs in at a nearly one third of a ton when fuelled and is very complicated for only a very small increase in performance.

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“Review of my 08, K8, Burgman 400.”

★★★★★

written by adam tilney on 09/08/2011

I've had my 2008 Burgman 400 now for about a month, I've covered about 500 miles and I really love it. My previous commuter was a Majesty 250, which was good but had major flaws, I.E power/size. (I'm 6ft4). But the Burgman cover's those 2 major issues with ease, for starters the legroom is huge, even with my 33" inseam I still have 2/3 inches before I get anywhere near the plastic glove box area. As for the power, it's not neck breaking like a sportsbike, but it'll give those 883 Harley's a run for it's money to 60. I've clocked mine to 60 (using GPS) and I consistently got around 8 seconds, which is quick enough to beat 75% of cars away from the lights and the odd Harley. Top speed wise I've been up to 90MPH with about a quarter of throttle left, that's as far as I'm willing to go. Other great thing's include, huge underseat storage, heated grips as standard, great weather protection, comfy (ish) seat and the dash readout is superb. There are a few downsides, but none of which are too severe. Firstly the weight, I mean it's a bulky old thing, maybe because I'm so used to the 250 Majesty, but pulling it on/off the stand is hard work. The front screen is ok, it's looks the part but it does deflect the wind directly into your forehead. Which after 70-80 miles, and with me wearing ear plugs, does tend to give me a headache. Finally the 12 volt adapter which is a great idea apart from the fact you get about 2cm between the adapter and the glove box lid. Which is just stupid. Anyway apart from those 3 really minor issues the bike is great, great street presence, good acceleration, good handling, reliable, it's just a superb commuter or all rounder.

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“I've owned a million bikes in my life & have ended up...”

★★★★★

written by millermanartists on 05/04/2011

I've owned a million bikes in my life & have ended up with a 400cc burger as me & the Mrs tightened our belts a few months ago, got rid of 1 of the cars & I sold my Yam XT660X (which broke my heart) as it never got used really. I wanted something to get me to work & back in all weathers & this 400 burger came along with only 6000 miles on the clock & 1 old man owner etc. I've got to say I'm happy with it! It's fast enough, cheap to tax & insure & it's brill on fuel! My Mrs loves it as it's so comfy with the big seat etc. We've been up to the lakes (from manchester) twice on it & it's been great. We went to Southport once on my XT & she was moaning her ar*e off about the seat etc so this is like a Rolls Royce ha ha! I've had it up to 100mph & it gets there no problem. It's great for an old scoot! I'd recommend the 400 burger to anyone who wants to get to work & back with good weather protection & the odd ride out. Glad I bought it :-)

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Spookiewon's Response to millermanartists's Review

Written on: 04/05/2012

A million? REALLY? I don't even believe you've owned more than you can count and report. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE the Burgie, but your review would carry more weight if you said, for instance, "I've owned 7 (or 9, or 13...) motorcycles in my life..." rather than "I've owned a million..." since it would take more than 2700 years of buying a new bike every day to reach 1,000,000 motorcycles...

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Burgerking1's Response to millermanartists's Review

Written on: 03/03/2013

Hey Spookiewon,
I guess your name says it all!! To have said that he has owned a million bikes is a figure of speech!! Why bother replying to a review if you dont have anything to say about the bike? I guess Im gonna upset you now and say that Ive also had a million bikes and I am currently in the process of buying a Burgman!! Thanks millermanartist for a great review !!

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Millermanartists's reply to Burgerking1's Comment

Written on: 04/03/2013

Well it's nice to know there are still some 'normal' people out ther ha ha! Thanks for taking the time to reply to my post :-)

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Millermanartists's Response to millermanartists's Review

Written on: 10/05/2012

Dear oh deary me.
Oh well , here goes -

Dear Spookiewon,
I'm sorry I said I'd owned a million bikes. I was trying to be funny I suppose? Obviously not.
It's good of you to work out that it'd take 'more than 2700 years of buying a new bike every day to reach 1,000,000' - Thanks for that.
I'm so glad I sold the Burgman! This explains why Real Bikers don't let on when passing - they probably think all Burgman riders are like you!
Remind me to invite you to my new year party so you can liven it up - NOT!!
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“In the process of dealing with Suzuki in relation to...”

★☆☆☆☆

written by on 14/12/2010

In the process of dealing with Suzuki in relation to my 4th clutch in 18 months!!!!

Burnt out..... paid £600. 17889 miles
Burnt out..... wrong clutch. 17990 miles
Burnt out..... reconditioned by Suzuki. 21504 miles (FREE)
Burnt out..... Suzuki not willing to help yet. 26680 miles


Hoping I can change my ratings but from looking at Suzuki and their after care on various websites.....I`ll reserve my judgement.


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Guest's Comment

Written on: 16/11/2011

The Burgman 400 is automatic, and uses CVT variable transmission, so doesn't have a clutch.

Whatever bike you're riding, you probably just need to learn to stop riding the clutch.

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Motorman08's Comment

Written on: 30/03/2012

Some of the earlier 2007/8/9 models had different clutches fitted to stop clutch squeal and deal with the extra power of the newer engine. It improved things but was not a complete success. The newer models are now ok now but require the occasional cleaning out of clutch dust from the clutch drum to avoid the squeal, and deglazing of the clutch pads. This is very very easy to do and many owner do it as part of every other service. It sounds as if you own a 2009 model perhaps. Ignore the other guest who posted about Burgmans not having a clutch. He obviously knows nothing about CVT!

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