Suzuki Burgman 125 Reviews
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Specification for Suzuki Burgman 125
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Overall Length: 2,085 mm
Overall Width: 720 mm
Overall Height: 1,325 mm
Wheelbase: 1,450 mm
Ground Clearance: 125 mm
Seat Height: 705 mm
Dry Mass: 139 kg
Fuel Capacity: 10 litres
ENGINE:
Engine Type: 1-cylinder, liquid-cooled, SOHC, 4-stroke
Bore x Stroke: 57.0 x 48.8mm
Max Power: 11.8 PS (8.7 Kw) @ 8,500 rpm
Max Torque: 11 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Piston Displacement: 125 cc
Compression Ratio: 11:6 : 1
Carburettor: Keihin CVK24
Lubrication: Wet sump
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:
Ignition Type: CDi
Starter System: Electric
TRANSMISSION:
Clutch: Automatic
Transmission: Variable ratio automatic
Drive System: V-Belt
CHASSIS:
Front Suspension: Telescopic
Rear Suspension: Dual shock absorber, adjustable preload
Rake/Trail: 26.7 degrees / 93 mm
Front Brake: 220 mm single hydraulic disc
Rear Brake: 220 mm single hydraulic disc
Front Tyre: 110/90-12
Rear Tyre: 130/70-12
Latest Reviews
★★★★☆
“Queen of the Road!”
Written on: 13/04/2012
The Suzuki Burgman 125 is a beautiful bike. It is sexy and stylish. I passed my CBT last year then saw the Burgman in a shop window and had to have it. Although as a rookie rider who had only ridden a scooter twice before, at first I found it a bit heavy to maneuver for parking etc but soon got used to it. I have since passed my motorbike test and love cruising and commuting on my bike. Because of it's size I feel safe and able to hold my own on the road. It is pretty nippy too and... (read more)
★★★★★
“i bought my burgman 125 in 2008 from new at a price of...”
Written on: 23/05/2011
i bought my burgman 125 in 2008 from new at a price of £2750 ,i love really love my ped,i couldnt believe the size of the scooter when i first saw it..its allways been good to me, i use the burgy every day ,rain or shine, never lets me down, good on fuel at 90mpg. i give my burgman an oil & filter change every 2 months, the only downfall is that the rear tyre only lasted 4,000 miles and the scooter is quite heavy at the rear.have gone through 3 tyres in 3 years now. the exhaust isnt that... (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“Just had the Bike for 2 days from brand new, and it...”
Written on: 23/10/2010
Just had the Bike for 2 days from brand new, and it broke down today on my way to work and had to get the AA out, they couldn't see what is wrong with it, unbelievable!! (read more)
★★★★☆
“I've had my baby burger for nearly 3 years now, and in...”
Written on: 04/10/2010
I've had my baby burger for nearly 3 years now, and in that time it has been an expensive bike to maintain, partly due to garages not being honest and not doing the work they should have done though.
The biggest pain for me is the rate she goes through tyre's and pads, it's quiet alarming!
Up untill March this year, she was going fine, now though she struggles to get past 30mph, so today I am replacing the Clutch roller's to see if that makes a difference.
Aside from all the problems I...
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★★★★★
“First off I would like to say I'm writing this review...”
Written on: 03/10/2010
First off I would like to say I'm writing this review as I get the impression some reviews are FAKE
I have owned this Suzuki Bergman 125 k8 injection for about a year in that time it has been 100% reliable
This Burgman excels in 3 main areas
1. Reliability
2. Storage capacity
3. Engine performance
it starts first time every time I just have to touch the start button for 1 second and it fires up .unlike the Italian piece of _ _ _ _ it replaces.
The Aprillia I owned while on paper was...
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★★★★★
“I passed my CBT and decided I loved being on 2 wheels....”
Written on: 03/09/2010
I passed my CBT and decided I loved being on 2 wheels. Had a look at several bikes (manual and automatics) and settled with my 2006 (55 plate) K6 125 Burgman. I'm 6 foot 1 inch, bought it off eBay (which on reflection wasn't such a good idea) but love as much now as I ever have!
Let's start with the good points. There's lots of under seat storage, even for a 6th form college student doing maths, physics, chemistry and biology which has a lot of books and handouts to go with them. It's got a...
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Guest's Comment
Written on: 15/08/2011
Where can you buy replacement exhaust for £100!! Please let me know as mine has almost rusted away. Rod
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★★★★★
“Just read a review about this bike not liking water,...”
Written on: 17/06/2010
Just read a review about this bike not liking water, but i have had no worries when it comes too rain i've even had her out in snow and she's been fine but recieved letter the other day saying that part of the bike has been re-called due to a faulty petrol pump, it is effecting the suzuki burgman 125 and the 250, hope this helps with anyone who has trouble with bike starting and stopping. BIG M (read more)
★★★☆☆
“Generally not a bad scooter, plenty of underseat...”
Written on: 08/02/2010
Generally not a bad scooter, plenty of underseat storage, and handles well. Now for the downside it simply does not like water whether it be rain or standing water the engine cuts out and doesn't want to start again for a few moments - not a great confidence booster when stood at traffic lights and even worse when waiting to make a right hand turn. Dealer has no idea on rectifying the problem. (read more)
★★★★★
“Absolute joy. Massively comfortable, compared to my...”
Written on: 22/12/2009
Absolute joy. Massively comfortable, compared to my old vespa 125 et4. And just as reliable. I expect a bit of trouble, hell it's only a little 125 at the end of the day. And it does get used a lot. But over all the benefits overcome the negatives. Great all weather protection, and reduced wind noise.
Rolls Royce of 125's compared to other little scooters.
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★☆☆☆☆
“Suzuki Burgman 125 - 2 exhausts split at weld known...”
Written on: 27/09/2009
Suzuki Burgman 125 - 2 exhausts split at weld known fault, not used since 3 years old as needs that much work done to get through test , brakes exhaust again,new battery but has intermitent electric fault wont run smooth wont always start dealership unable to fix would not buy another (read more)
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★★★★★
“Love the suziki burgman bike. Injection model, -...”
Written on: 27/08/2009 by svein magnus larsen (1 review written)
Love the suziki burgman bike. Injection model, - starts every day. Wonderful storage-rooms!! Brakes are very good! This is my third Suzuki, and I have been very satisfied. Problem is, - I dont know anything else!! The bike uses 0,32 litre pr 10 km. I cant find anything I dont like with the bike. For getting to work in a town, between 2 rows of cars, it is perfect. But it is also a cruiser! If I had the time, I would take it on a tour round europe. You sit like a king on this bike! (read more)
★★★★★
“I have had the pleasure of owning my Suzuki Burgman...”
Written on: 17/08/2009
I have had the pleasure of owning my Suzuki Burgman 125cc for about two months now. I have covered just over 1000 miles. In this time I had ridden in Heavy Rain and could not be more pleased. The scooter is agile, responsive and generally a pleasure to drive. I feel safe riding it and the machine has a good road presence due to its size.
I took her in for the all important 600 miles Service and no major issues or problems have occurred. All in all this is a very nice Scoot. I currently make...
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★★★★★
“Larger scooter great for two up riding, extra large...”
Written on: 06/08/2009
Larger scooter great for two up riding, extra large underseat storage I have had no problems never let me down. Suzuki Burgman 125 is a great bike (read more)
★★★★☆
“ only have my suzuki 125 bergman a month now and realy...”
Written on: 29/07/2009
only have my suzuki 125 bergman a month now and realy love it ,the 2009 model is fuel injected and has a new engine so hopefully the past reliability problems other owners of old model have will have been resolved .had a number of 125 scooters and so far this is the best ,fast ,great brakes and lights for night driving .well only time will tell (read more)
Wrian01's Comment
Written on: 03/10/2009
ive had my suzuki burgaman for a yr now ive had no prob either my first bike as well driven in the rain as well as the snow handles well breaks good due for another service in a few wks no prob
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★☆☆☆☆
“Had nothing but trouble with my Suzuki Burgman, bought...”
Written on: 09/06/2009 by mjkyorkshire (1 review written)
Had nothing but trouble with my Suzuki Burgman, bought it in Jan '08 on a 57-plate.
It regularly cuts out in wet weather, and I've had it back to the dealer seven times for problems. Not only does it cut out, and take a minute or two to start up again, but I've had a broken speedo cable, an under-seat light that won't go out and flattens the battery, and it also burns oil.
It's currently been off the road for nearly two weeks after cutting out at 65 mph, and even the RAC patrol was...
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Svein Magnus Larsen's Response to mjkyorkshire's Review
Written on: 31/08/2009
Hi
<br/> Which model do you have here? I have a 2008 model, and I am very satisfied. Going up to 650 in a couple of years!
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Tom 1's Response to mjkyorkshire's Review
Written on: 06/11/2009
hi, i have the same problem with my burgman 125. it went back to the dealers 5
<br/> times. they put in a new automatic choke. that didn't work. they cleaned the filters and still having problems. but i think i might have the answer for cutting out. i opened the petrol cap a small bit to let the petrol tank breathe. it done the trick. i got in contact with the dealer and they said that could be the problem that the tank is air locked. hopefully they kow
<br/> whats causing it. let me know if you got your burgman fixed. tom.
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★★☆☆☆
“bought new Suzuki Burgman 125 expecting the best broke...”
Written on: 20/05/2009
bought new Suzuki Burgman 125 expecting the best broke down first journey on the way home then broke down 7 more times in 400k got fed up pushing it sold it with less than 500 on the clock (read more)
★★★★☆
“I have had Suzuki Burgman 125 for a nearly two years...”
Written on: 16/05/2009
I have had Suzuki Burgman 125 for a nearly two years now and it was an excellent commuter and little bike to learn on. the fairing and tall screen was great in winter. being 6 ft it is the only scooter that I can ride without looking silly, it had plenty of leg room and the seat was very comfortable both for rider and pilion. I believe it is also comfy for shorter riders and females. it was very reliable but noticed that break pads wear out quickly( I guess this is expected from an... (read more)
★★★★☆
“I have had the Suzuki Burgman 125 for 3 years from...”
Written on: 14/05/2009 by addy02 (1 review written)
I have had the Suzuki Burgman 125 for 3 years from new, i have enjoyed owning this bike getting to 70 mph no problem, until now, just recently i spent hundreds of pounds on parts ( exhaust £325 )& fault finding to no avail. Just in the last 8 months in wet weather & only surface water the bike stalls on a regular occassion,it will turn over straight away but you can not ride off as it will loss power after a few mins then your away,for now. In dry weather its a fantastic ride & very fast... (read more)
460831_B1K3Rdude's Response to addy02's Review
Written on: 17/05/2009
Currently the 125 bergman has a 2yr unlimited mileage warranty, the faults you described are covered by warranty, so you should not have paid a penny. And the main dealer should have given you a loan bike while yours is fixed.
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★★★★★
“the Suzuki Burgman 125 is an absolutely great bike...”
Written on: 13/05/2009 by themase (1 review written)
the Suzuki Burgman 125 is an absolutely great bike for communting! easy to ride, comfortable quick for a 125 and very economical not sure i will ever change back to a geared bike again! (read more)
★★★★★
“Being 6ft 5 and 15 stone i wanted a scooter for work i...”
Written on: 10/05/2009
Being 6ft 5 and 15 stone i wanted a scooter for work i found the Suzuki Burgman 125 a great bike nippy and runs like a dream under seat storage is great and the body work copes well with strong cross winds it feels solid and great brakes very forgiving you can throw it into corneres without thinking no surprises . (read more)
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★☆☆☆☆
“In my opinion the Burgman 125 is one expensive...”
Written on: 11/02/2009
In my opinion the Burgman 125 is one expensive horrible bike. I think its good when bought new for a couple of years, once it started to wear out it was very expensive for me to maintain. I would never buy this bike second hand or thats older than 3 years.
I think the spares are very expensive
Very expensive for me to get it repaired as it seems to take a couple hours to get to anywhere near the engine.
Starter motor change cost me about £250
My bike randomly stops when wet and after...
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460831_B1K3Rdude's Comment
Written on: 17/05/2009
Currently the 125 bergman has a 2yr unlimited mileage warranty, the faults you described are covered by warranty, so you should not have paid a penny. And the main dealer should have given you a loan bike while yours is fixed.
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★★☆☆☆
“i have owned my Suzuki Burgman 125 scooter for 3years...”
Written on: 03/02/2009 by big allan
i have owned my Suzuki Burgman 125 scooter for 3years and have covered 10,000 miles in that time. i love the practicality of the bike but when the temp drop my bike will not run properly and because it is my only transport for work it does get dangerous. apart from this i love the little Suzuki and if any one has a cure i would like to hear from you please. (read more)
460831_B1K3Rdude's Response to 437893_big allan's Review
Written on: 17/05/2009
Currently the 125 bergman has a 2yr unlimited mileage warranty, the faults you described are covered by warranty, so you should not have paid a penny. And the main dealer should have given you a loan bike while yours is fixed.
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Burgerbike's Response to 437893_big allan's Review
Written on: 06/07/2009
The problem with poor running in wet weather - it sounds like it is a short in the spark system. This is either due to defect insulation or salt deposits. 1. Exhange the spark plug for a new - a correct gap is also a must. 2. Wash the ignition system with pure water - not the 'hard' water from the tap. Let dry by air or even better - wash with spirits or isoproanol and let dry. Spray the whole shebang with silicone spray to make it repel water and moisture.
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★☆☆☆☆
“bought my Suzuki Burgman 125 from a dealer with 400...”
Written on: 25/01/2009 by neil1967 (1 review written)
bought my Suzuki Burgman 125 from a dealer with 400 miles on the clock. First of all in wet and cold conditions scooter stalls. Took it back to dealer who could not find anything wrong. Then exhaust broke at weld phoned dealer who got in touch with Suzuki who said to take the exhaust off so they could examine it that would mean a week delay for answer. Then the brake pads needed changing and now revs up slow and when i reach 30mph that is it - no more power! Had Honda before this and no such... (read more)
460831_B1K3Rdude's Response to neil1967's Review
Written on: 17/05/2009
Currently the 125 bergman has a 2yr unlimited mileage warranty, the faults you described are covered by warranty, so you should not have paid a penny. And the main dealer should have given you a loan bike while yours is fixed.
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★★★☆☆
“Owned my Suzuki Burgman 125 bike since 04, from nearly...”
Written on: 14/01/2009
Owned my Suzuki Burgman 125 bike since 04, from nearly new. been all the way round the south coast and back up to sheffield in one trip without any problems at all. the only problem I had was the exhaust and the price of a replacment (£250+). other than that it has been a comfy and very nice bike. Good points are length, speed (for a 125), handling, brakes, space (read more)
★★★★☆
“After the first service (600 miles) it has started to...”
Written on: 11/01/2009 by ovo
After the first service (600 miles) it has started to splutter to a halt on occasions and there doesn't seem to be a pattern to it.
The dealer said it was due to cheap supermarket fuel so i took it to a main petrol station and it still does it !! it seems to lose power after about 3 miles and stalls. when i restart it will only tick over and when i try to accelerate , it stalls again....after a few minutes it will eventually start again. darned annoying as my commute to work is 7 miles...
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Tom 1's Response to 431415_ovo's Review
Written on: 06/11/2009
hi guys. i have a burgman 125cc 2007 model. when i'm driving a couple of miles it keeps cutting out. tried everything. went back to the dealer.
<br/> they can't fix it either. it will start straight away but asoon as you touch the throtle it will cut out again. anybody have any idea's. Tom
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Kentayler's Response to 431415_ovo's Review
Written on: 02/03/2011
I found this review very helpful because...I had the same fault,turned out to be wrong type of spark plug!
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☆☆☆☆☆
“The Suzuki Burgman 125 is a big pile of rubbish! where...”
Written on: 16/12/2008 by redsocks
The Suzuki Burgman 125 is a big pile of rubbish! where do i begin! it would turn over but not start! then wen it did start it cut out. i used to be able to get it to do 70mph now it only does 60 if i am going down hill. at 50mph the thing starts jerking/kangarooing and then the speed drops anything from 10 to 20mph and i can't get it to go back up again, been to 2 garages and they don't know whats wrong and so far its cost me £400 at the garages on top of what i paid for it! (read more)
★★★★☆
“UH 125 (Carb) version purchased June 2007 driven 3000...”
Written on: 01/10/2008 by Rod Crabb
UH 125 (Carb) version purchased June 2007 driven 3000 miles to date. Excellent commuter machine with plenty of storage especially when fitted with top box. Can store Wife's and own riding kit with ease making city vists a real pleasure, particularly the ease of parking!!! Winter driving revealed problems with carburettor icing causing engine stall in embarrising and sometimes dangerous situations. Problem was resolved under warranty. Recent engine seizure was caused by injestion of the... (read more)
☆☆☆☆☆
“Been riding various makes and sizes of motorcycles in...”
Written on: 01/07/2008
Been riding various makes and sizes of motorcycles in the last 30 years and this scooter has been the biggest diaster I have ever had the pleasure of throwing my leg over just one problem after another so much for a cheap means of transport this scooter has cost me a fortune in repairs I have owned 8 Suzukis in my time and this Burgman is the biggest heap of scrap I have ever owned never will I buy another Suzuki again as I have lost faith in this firm. (read more)
☆☆☆☆☆
“I purchased a 125 Suzuki Burgman last August as a...”
Written on: 01/07/2008
I purchased a 125 Suzuki Burgman last August as a cheap means of transport since then I have covered only 385 miles on it as most of the time it was broken down I have 30 years of experience riding various capacity and makes of motorcycles in this time and I can safely say this is the worst machine I have ever thrown my leg over having owned 8 previous suzukis I will never own another one. (read more)
★★★★★
“Its the most fun since I stopped Microlighting. My...”
Written on: 18/06/2008 by Midnight Rider (1 review written)
Its the most fun since I stopped Microlighting. My Suzuki Burgman can just about 70mph. Only problem is it hates going up hill, well its only a 125. Would I buy another - absolutely. Could do with a bit more leg room but you can't have everything. I don't think there's anything in the class to match it. (read more)
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★★★★★
“Great bike nice ride hard to beat really. Underseat...”
Written on: 15/06/2008
Great bike nice ride hard to beat really. Underseat storage. Good brakes. Extra large seat good for longer journeys. (read more)
★★★★★
“Overall the Suzuki Burgman is a good bike for learners...”
Written on: 03/06/2008
Overall the Suzuki Burgman is a good bike for learners of advanced riders it can keep up with all traffic on the roads and is an overall stylish modern bike. The good points for me is that the bike looks stylish on the road, it handles very well and is reliable. Another good pont is that the bike is vry cheap of fuel comsuption I only have to put 5 euro in the tank and it lasts me for one week but saying that im not going miles on the bike, except a full tank of petrol is only 8 or 9 euro. ... (read more)
★★★☆☆
“My Suzuki Burgman was a great machine for nearly 4...”
Written on: 25/03/2008 by GHRoberts (1 review written)
My Suzuki Burgman was a great machine for nearly 4 years. Reliably got me to the station every working day during that time and around the country at the weekends - even started to use it to get to the airport. Carried all sorts under seat and on rack. Then suddenly developed starting problem. Despite 2 visits to the dealer to strip the carburettor + doses of Silkolene FST, it is a lottery in the morning and evening. Really frustrating and my trusty stead is now a liability as it can not be... (read more)
★★★★★
“Having not riden a bike for over 20 years it was a big...”
Written on: 02/02/2008 by DAMiddleton (1 review written)
Having not riden a bike for over 20 years it was a big step to go back. I knew praying was worth it, I never dreamed I would be able to afford a Suzuki Burgman. All those prayers were worth it, It is a smooth ride, handles well and is very forgiving for a novice. As a busy mother it has lots of storage, something that was lacking in a number of other scooters. (read more)
★★★☆☆
“I thought long and hard on what scooter to choose and...”
Written on: 11/10/2006 by bigphatwhale (2 reviews written)
I thought long and hard on what scooter to choose and it was a toss up between a T-max, Pantheon and the Burgman. I chose the Suzuki Burgman 125 cos I got such a good price, £500 cheaper than the T-max. Should have realised you get what you pay for. On the day of collection it wouldn't start, so the dealer put in a new battery. I drove home all of 25 miles and next morning, dead as a dodo! I'm well peeed off.
Dealer collects and ascertains that the under seat light is not going out when the...
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Timblack57's Response to bigphatwhale's Review
Written on: 30/10/2006
The fault with your Suzuki Burgman 125 has to be a "one-off" fault, surely? Black mark for the dealer for not noticing it at the PDI or fixing it at the first service. It could be something you could fix yourself, unless the switch has actually broken.
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★★★★★
“I am of mature years (old git), and rode motorbikes...”
Written on: 13/10/2005 by jud995 (5 reviews written)
I am of mature years (old git), and rode motorbikes many years ago, but never took a motorbike test.
This means that I have had to start from scratch, CBT the lot.
I thought long and hard and hired, cadged, and generally scrounged rides on various possible purchases.
I finally settled on buying a Suzuki Burgman 125.
A good all rounder with adequate performance, brakes and handling, however:-
Comfort is compromised by the rock hard rear suspension, (strangely the front is very soft), and...
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Jud995's Response to jud995's Review
Written on: 29/10/2005
New disc fitted, problem sorted.
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Jud995's Response to jud995's Review
Written on: 02/01/2006
Now run in.
<br>Will hold what feels to be a genuine 60 mph on the flat and gentle up slopes.
<br>Gentle down slopes will see an indicated 70 mph, but it can get a bit vague feeling at this sort of speed.
<br>It hates cross winds at anything over 50 mph and will start to weave quite badly if you insist on holding your speed at 50+ in these conditions.
<br>Am I happy with the machine?
<br>On balance, yes. As long as you ride it within its limits.
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Jud995's Response to jud995's Review
Written on: 20/03/2006
Despite its many virtues, it had to go.
The discomfort of the seating, the cross wind instability and the desire to have more control over the gear ratio chosen rang the end for my love affair with the 125 Burgman.
When will somebody sell a machine that has the merits of a scooter and a conventional motorcycle?????
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★★★★★
“The Suzuki Burgman 125 scooter is a full size machine...”
Written on: 10/10/2004 by Gulbilen (2 reviews written)
The Suzuki Burgman 125 scooter is a full size machine with a comfortable seat. I bought a top box at the time of purchase but have not needed it as the under seat storage is so great. Starts first time every time and runs effortlessly without any vibration or fuss. (read more)
357802_Lukey1306's Response to Gulbilen's Review
Written on: 08/04/2008
I found this review helpful because... i have just bought burgman and havent ridden a bike in 20 years.
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Bikerman1's Comment
Written on: 15/03/2013
i thiink its a cool bike and im going to save up and get one no other scooter can match it