Faults:

No problems at almost 10000 miles.

General Comments:

This bike handles like a sport model, and is comfortable like a cruiser.

The floorboard allows for changes in foot positioning to maintain a comfortable position, which is easily changed, even at top speeds.

The acceleration of the bike easily allows it to not only keep up with traffic, but in most cases lead the way. Under 10 mph it is a little sluggish for a bike.

High speed handling is excellent. It feels comfortable at lean angles up to 45 degrees.

Faults:

Pneumatic support rod that holds the seat up is weak and does not hold up the seat like my previous model. I'm going to ask Suzuki for an in warranty replacement.

General Comments:

I believe as gas prices increase, more people will turn to the scooter design for daily transportation, and not the traditional engine forward cycle. No other two wheel design offers the combined economy, storage, simplicity, safety, and performance. I'm not saying people will not still buy bikes for speed, chrome, touring etc. as they do now, but a new market will open for those looking for an alternative to the four wheel automobile. BMW already has made the C1. When gas hits $4 - $5 per gallon, scooter manufacturers will not be able to fulfill the demand. And as of now, Suzuki has one of the best if not THE best design.

Faults:

Nothing!

General Comments:

I never write reviews on products, but when something comes as close to perfection as the Suzuki Burgman 400, you have to let people know about it.

I purchased a new 2006 Burgman 400 S in August of 2007. It was a year old, and sat around the showroom floor for a year, but the dealer gave me a deal I couldn't refuse. I started out looking at 2007 Burgmans (650 and 400) and the Honda Silverwing. The Burgman 400 is the perfect Urban / Suburban scooter. Big enough for 2 around town or a weekend road trip, but small enough to deal with urban gridlock. The under the seat trunk is huge. It will easy hold your helmet, rain gear, and bike cover, and will still have room for your laptop or a small briefcase.

Here in Washington, DC you have some of the worst traffic and drivers in the U.S. This is where the Burgman shines. It's weight and low center of gravity give you exceptional maneuvering ability at relatively low speed and solid braking even on poor road surfaces. Larger tires would help with ride comfort on rough roads, but the Burgman is still a 10 in this area.

I've had the scooter for 2 months now and I've put 1250 miles on it. Pickup is good, it competes with 95% of the cars on the road, but with the fully auto transmission, the Burgam is not a rice rocket. I'm told it will do 90 mph, but I only do 65. Highway cruising at 65 is easy on the Burgman, but I'm more comfortable at 55; too much wind (and bugs) in your face is not my thing. I took a 200 mile, 5 hour run down to Virginia Beach, VA on the back roads and it was great. Economy, highway or city, is in the 70 mpg range.

For reference, I'm 50 years old and started riding street bikes at age of 15. I've ridden motorcycles all over the world including 3rd World back roads on anything from 100cc scooters to 1600+cc Full Dress Touring Bikes. Previously, I considered my BMW 65R (650cc) Full Dress, the best mid-size suburban commute, around town motorcycle. While I miss my 65R, my Burgman 400 S has filled those shoes. My other favorite bike was a Honda 350-4. You could nit pick this little thing, or that little thing, but the Burgman designers deserve a Bravo Zulu!