Suzuki Burgman 400 2017 Review!

[@iamthefatstig]

As a test/ development rider, I think you reviewed this spot on. They are huge fun and way less stressful than lugging a 200kg bike about. Maxiscoots are probably the hidden gems of midrange motorcycling, huge fun, cheap to run, and very practical. I have more fun on my little FL125 Address than I do on my ZX10. They will always be looked down on by the weekend wobbly brigade, but we know better.

[@Zephyrines]

Thanks for the nice little review. I have ridden motorcycles for many years but have had to switch to a Maxi-Scoot for health reasons, so after over 40 years of nodding I am now totally ignored by motorcyclists... strange old world. Ah well at least I am still enjoying two wheels rather than four.

[@brettkepler7375]

That saddens me when motorcyclists don't nod or wave to moped, and scooter riders. They're out on two wheels taking the same risks that motorcyclists are but somehow they think they're better? Well here's a wave from a motorcyclist to you. Ride safe man. Enjoy the ride.

[@twinphill900]

Sirocco hey mate some riders let their egos get in the way.

[@jennydiazvigneault5548]

I wil waved at you from my Goldwing every time. We are all doing the same thing.

[@thexox_gaming7134]

Me too - you are still on two wheels and inherit the same risks as a sports bike. In fact the wheels are considerably smaller so you feel those slips and slides that much more.

[@thexox_gaming7134]

Ian Mann good lad! I love the respect from riders...some purely ignore you because it's a scooter.

[@afoster4274]

I got a motorcycle but favor my Burgman 400…like you said, there’s nothing to really to pick out and say it needs something. It’s fun, flickable, practical and I enjoy the versatility. Thanks for the review, I could have missed out on this beauty.

[@willswheels283]

Lovely machine, my 400 Burg was older but was still a great machine, and anybody who says their not for fun I disagree, I travelled many a mile on mine...just for fun, besides my commutes to work, Shopping etc, a great alternative to a car.😀

[@LCasson2417]

I'm watching your video after very recently getting a 2020 Burgman 400 for my first ride in my life. I can't wait. Here in the U.S. we don't see many scooters as the motorcycle is cooler but for me with dodgy knees, this will be great! Thanks for a fun review! Be safe!

[@spicy110]

Great fun to ride and can keep up on the highway is a good place to be, your knees will love you too haha I know one of mine hates me. 😁

[@alfiedobsonofficial4074]

I know this is 6 years ago spicy but thank you for this great review. I'm 43 and have carpel tunnel syndrome and I've specifically bought this bike to help with that issue and I'm also 6ft 4" and it's great to know it's a comfortable ride and your not cramped. Thanks again and stay safe

[@archer8096]

Nice review! After riding for several years and owning dozens of bikes, I’m now on my second maxi scooter. I changed from geared bikes because my commute is 12 miles in all weathers and after riding a maxi scoot on holiday I actually enjoyed the relaxing experience they offer - I found you can take in more of what’s around you without the concern of clutch/gears etc. I do miss the feel and excitement of my old street triple or CBR600, but for a commute the under seat space and zero chain maintenance to worry about is so great in the winter. I’m sure I’ll own geared bikes again but for the moment the scoots totally suit my needs. I do find that bikers totally ignore me now though which is a shame.

[@johnsmith-jy7px]

Great review. I sold my CBF1000 and bought a 21 plate, 400 burgman with 19000 mls. Absolutely love it, great in the twisties, plenty of punch on the duel carriageway. No regrets so far.

[@knightowl3577]

A great common sense review Spicy. As you say there's a use for every type of bike, having owned scooters and bikes over the years Iv'e found scooters excel for commuting and in the city traffic and bikes are just some much fun on the open road. I was going to say bikes for touring but I once toured around Wales for two weeks on a 125 scooter carrying camping gear and a backpack. In my defence I was only 17 and it my first scooter and I just didn't know any better.

[@iniakpmarc28]

"Oi mate, should of got a real bike!!!" Been there, done that, love it!

[@alfiospuson7165]

Why did you change then?

[@alfiospuson7165]

Oi mate my a..e what a pile of craps 🤮

[@alfiospuson7165]

Why scooter is a bike to. You donut 🍩

[@alfiospuson7165]

Real my arse I bet you are more fake than yourself 🤮

[@InterceptorSC]

I rode to Croatia on the older 2002 model in 2006 with no sat nav they were expensive back then .Me and a mate rode out to Venice picked wives up at Venice airport dropped them off on way back .They have had 4 up dates since then great scooter .

[@littlebigman6957]

I owned a 2007 buggy for about 4 years and I loved it. I am 6ft 6ins tall . It had plenty of leg room and went like stink. I had to sell due to covid and redundancy. But I have just ordered a 2018 burgy with 12000 miles on it and can't wait. I had an sh125 mode for a short while and although being a Fantastic little scooter I am too big for it. I can't wait for the burgy to arrive. Oh yes this is a brilliant review.

[@booshting3520]

My main bike is an MT07, I use a little Honda PCX 125 for crap weather days and for its storage capacity. I can carry about 5 large shopping bags between the schoot and my backpack. It's certainly not a cool or exciting form of transport, but totally practical and I get to keep my 07 showroom clean.

[@ENJ4321]

Boon Doggle Maybe not being only a 125, with the excitement...I ride a 400 burgman and it's great. I also ride a 650 Honda Shadow, I gotta give my burgman some credit.

[@Tricky66]

Ive had two mk1 400 burgmans and loved them, I also had a 1250sa bandit but used the burgmans more so much fun

[@thomashalley7258]

I'm actually thinking a scooter would be best for me cause of the under seat storage.

[@joegriffin6699]

I bought a 400 burg, loved it. 90mpg at 60mph. Big shop under the seat. Then spent 6k on the 650. Good bike but preferred the 400. I've got a few bikes, xjr1300, gsr600, but now looking for another burg400. Love em .

[@tedwitus]

five years ago I was in a dealership bound and determined to ride away on a CB500 and then, at the last minute switched to a Forza 300 scoot..rode it every day always saying "one of these days I'll get a 'real' motorcycle.. now, I'm about to go back into a dealership in the next couple weeks, equally determined to ride away, but this time I'm looking at the SV 650. So, I'm pretty sure I'll ride away on one of these. Thanks for the great review spicy110 !

[@ChrischrosBelgium]

Hello...could you help me decide. I am doubting between a burgman an 400 from 2017 or a forza 300 from 2019 or 2020. Most important is riding comfort.

[@robertkollath8929]

I had an 05 for 4 years huge mistake trading it in. In my mind it is the perfect second bike and I am 6'4" 285lbs. It does everything, so practical. Who wants to pick up the groceries and make three other stops on a road king or liter bike? The 400 burgman is the perfect 2nd bike.

[@alexchristie4366]

When he first opened the seat I thought he had a fuck load of bud in there 😂😂😂

[@archiemillington306]

i got an old 250 just for fun and messing round on and iv got a big bike but now iv got a new bergman 400 i love them im thinking of taking it to france next year and leev the big boke at home

[@houldendub]

3:26 Spicy asking the real questions here!

[@rondameron7073]

I've had many bikes since I was 15. I'm 70 now and owned my Burgman 400 since 2011. No problems and I wouldn't part with it. Great review - ron d.

[@edwarddevon5499]

Can I just ask what is your scooter like for filtering? I have a Harley Davidson 1200 sportser low, and it filters quite well, but to be honest its too big and too heavy for me now. I am thinking of trading it in for one of these. I was looking at the 650 but that looks far to big. Would you do distance on yours? Whats the economy like? Would you carry a passenger on it? Thanks, thanks and thanks. Ed.

[@rondameron7073]

@@edwarddevon5499 she has a low center of gravity, you could slip through traffic quite well. It's not too wide but is a little heavy at 400lbs. The 650 comes with electric retractable mirrors, good for tight travel, but is a lot heavier. The 400, is still almost perfect...

[@rondameron7073]

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[@zerozilchnada5373]

I love the Susuki Burgman and no one can change my mind. I've retired from motorbikes and this is the perfect answer. 650 is unnecessary, so the 400 is perfect as I occassionly can take the highway etc when I want or need to. I'm 5"4 at best so it's easy to throw around and I don't need to change the windscreen for a taller one. Tfs, great review . Ride safe 🤜🤛

[@spicy110]

Totally agree, perfect to make bikes more comfortable.

[@Phil480]

Blimey, that under seat storage is bigger than the boot space of my car :p Good review Spicy.

[@toriasummers2670]

Thanks for the review Spicy110 - entertaining as ever! I’ve got the 650 and she’s fab, a lot heavier than her baby brother here but she’s so much smoother, faster, more fun to ride. I currently have the 400 on loan as my 650 is being serviced and I have to say I don’t particularly like it! She’s very ‘growley’ at start off but then gets a little smoother. However, at slow speeds, I find it a little unstable, for instance, when coming to a stop she’s a little unstable! I was considering doing a trade in with my 650 but now I’ve tried the 400, there is no way on God’s green earth that I’d trade her in for the 400!! Keep up the great reviews Spicy - I really enjoy your frankness and humour!

[@nestorasbellas6604]

you 've tried the new 2017 model? Cause its an entirely different scoot than the 2016 400 Burgman. Since you 're a suzuki owner most likely you 're talking about the new one but... since i am considering an upgrade myself would be nice to be sure about it.

[@toriasummers2670]

Nestoras Bellas Thanks for your reply. Yes, the 400 I”m referring to is the new one - it looks really sporty but I just felt it didn’t feel quite so planted as the 650. However, having said that, the 650, whilst it’s bigger, heavier and more cumbersome to move around when the engine’s off, it’s very smooth on the go. Sadly, I’ve sold my 650 and am now re-considering getting the 400 though I need to test ride it again - perhaps I was being a little unfair and judgemental about it previously. Don’t let what I’ve said put you off buying one - these things are subjective and what you might like, I and some others may not and vice versa! Enjoy whatever you ride and take care :-)

[@zerozilchnada5373]

@@toriasummers2670 Exactly each to their own. I know people who have stepped down to the 400 and would never go back. 650s are great if you tour alot. I only put my 400 on Freeways etc occasionally. I can keep up with my mates easily. Tfs & take care

[@frankwhelan1715]

Not surprised it's well sorted, even my mark 1 model 400 nearly 20 yrs old, hasn't much wrong with it ,and shows an indicated 90 mph.

[@Dwainpipe21]

frank whelan mine too ! .mine has been very reliable taking me 26miles a day to and from work,37000 miles now and still going strong . sadly for sale now as I've just upgraded to a 2017 sym joymax/GTS 300i , nice machine almost as quick as my MK1 burgman but better mpg 73.4 imperial my last fill up and a few more toys on it tho it is almost 20 years newer !.

[@Igizeh]

You should try previous 400 model one day (2013-2016), it has even more trunk storage! 62L vs 42 in a model that you reviewed. Nice video!

[@alberteinstein3078]

Yeah I have an 09 way bigger!

[@VegitoBlackityBlack]

It's also faster! My 2016 beats the '17

[@OldF1000]

The scooters in the Burgman class do a lot of things well ; )

[@funkycowie]

I always chuck my leg over my TMax, step through's on a Maxi are not easy to step through. Its easier to get it off the main stand first then chuck your leg over.

[@indobleh]

I feel like I'm going back in time watching this

[@Steve-qw8ll]

Nice ride and review. I enjoyed the scenery.

[@paulkennedy7742]

Great review thanks. Have you tried taking a pillion passenger on this scooter? If so, what effect does the extra peron have on the bike's stability and pulling power?

[@spicy110]

Not on this scooter but I have on 125cc scooters, it will have some impact on both speed and braking but normally it's fine as long as the total load isn't too heavy. Hard to say for each model without trying.

[@phoenixdoglover9403]

Thanks for the review. I really like your expressiveness and enthusiasm. I'm thinking about a Burgman 400 for my wife. (A little critique. Maybe you should move your camera to your shoulder or chest. I say this because you do a lot of head movement and the camera jumps around with that, Feeling a bit seasick right now)

[@jennydiazvigneault5548]

Loved when you passed that bike. :)

[@johnd9031]

beautiful countryside roads for scooter riding

[@TheCaptain64]

Just bought one of these today 21/2 , after riding the other half's 125 Maxi a few times (did feel a bit like a sissy must admit, after over 40yrs of riding shall I say ""proper bikes"") I had to have one but wanted a bit more oomph, not that the 125 Maxi don't have it, its a brilliant bike. but my commute to work is 50 miles so not to good on a 125 as good as it is, or me 900 Triumph Speedy , thanks for posting this review, safe riding, and I always nod to anyone on two wheels, their taking the same risk I am, even to Harley riders lol .

[@jodrel3]

The best all round and most fun bike I've ever had.My last two bikes we Triumph speed triples the 895 and the 955i and this burgerman just keeps me grinning 😀 But like someone else mentioned you do get ignored by the born again brand new one piece leather biker brigade 😂😂

[@herrmahlzahn6924]

Well - that is the same when you ride a motorcycle below 1000 lbs. If you show with a kawa Z1 900, it's like a distance cousin from the hills shows in the city.

[@mrmoon1482]

You should test ride the 200, they are similar size and very similar top speed

[@edwarddevon5499]

Can I just ask, what was it like for filtering?

[@deathgearo8502]

You should try a Honda st1100 pan European

[@forevercomputing]

High beam/low beam? Dipped/running lights and full beam.

[@mrtommygunwhite]

at some point hes going to move house but only when he can get his hands on a burgman 1800

[@peter7624]

Funny how a lot of people are quick to add "I do ride proper motorbikes as well" as though they're a little bit ashamed to be on a scooter. What young riders don't realise is most people aren't in the least interested what they're riding. Anyway it sounds like you're enjoying the scooters and maybe coming over to the dark side..

[@spicy110]

Totally I kinda want a 125cc scooter for just daily shop runs and so on.

[@hoppy760]

I own a 2012. I'll get 55-60 MPG on hwy. 49-51 around town. I think I drive it kinda fast around town too. How was the steering at very low speeds? Mine feels sticky. And it kinda leans to the right when braking as I come to a stop.

[@spicy110]

I would check your fork alignment and head stock bearings.

[@hoppy760]

@@spicy110 The steering feels smooth when its on the center stand and front tire is off the ground.

[@TaskSwitcherify]

@AUTHOR: Your Amazon links stopped working! What gloves are you wearing?

[@brianhowie3996]

I want one but hard to find in 2022

[@alfiospuson7165]

You are a very funny person and very clever to wonderful video 😂

[@michaelwierenga70]

I am a bit taller than you at 6'6" what do you think about fitting on the bike?

[@spicy110]

Don't see why not, but defo take a test ride first.

[@apsm3md]

Does the seat open only when the key is switched to on?

[@alberteinstein3078]

No you have to turn the key to pop the trunk

[@THEREALBONZO]

I know this is old, but those gloves look slick.

[@310smoker]

Try ebay , to get them

[@310smoker]

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[@zahari_s_stoyanov]

Overtaking on the highway... on a scooter...

[@josefinamenamena602]

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[@jesper1406]

I simply don't understand the hate against scooters. The people who own them, use them everywhere all the time. Many people with traditional bikes, only take their garage queens out a few months a year when it doesn't rain... I had a gl1500, but you don't start that 6 cylinder engine up just go a short distance to do shopping. Shopping on a racer bike or a chopper is next to impossible, whereas the scooter is perfect for it. I'd have both in a heartbeat...

[@spicy110]

I quite agree, the thing is it seems to many people their bikes are a social or social status thing, not daily transport.

[@HomoMoto]

The only thing you didn't mention was the head/driving light... how bright is it for night riding? Other than that, awesome video.

[@BaronVonBlack]

What gloves are those man? Looking to change mine and i like the look of yours !

[@JVerschueren]

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[@BaronVonBlack]

Jan Verschueren I just bought them! :D

[@Mrflash222006]

From heavy metal to lugging heavy metal, Welding gas - Just got my self a larger bottle of pure argon, Hobbyweld - rent free, £65 deposit, £45 for a fill - If your still looking

[@ProdbyAdwerdz]

Ahhh @4:12

[@chachim3014]

G'day Spicy. Was hoping you could do a review for the Yamaha XMAX300. Please compare it to the Burgman and other scooters you've ridden. Merry Christmas from Adelaide Australia!

[@spicy110]

+Charlie M I will keep that in mind when I'm next near the yam dealer see if they have one on demo

[@charlesdwilson2112]

When you get the chance ... try the Suzuki Burgman 200 and lets see that fun with the baby Burgman. lol Being disabled and limited with hands strength and weight limits (feet) I have been looking into scooters. Here is the states (South Carolina) it is hard to find a dealer with any highway scooters near me. I did purchase in July this year the 2015 Honda PCX 150 Metallic Black. I have upgraded it to top out at 70-75mph GPS and like it ... but want a little more umph/power/pull. So I am researching the 2018 Kymco X-town 300/Yamaha Xmax 300/Suzuki Burgman 200. Now to see who wants to work with me to get one. Have fun be safe and 2 wheels down head on a swivel.

[@therealunclevanya]

This KZbinr lives near you (I think), drop him a line about where to buy, etc. He seems a nice guy kzbin.infofeatured

[@charlesdwilson2112]

Over 6hr 336 miles/540km ride from my home. Not sure where he lives but from my house to Blood Mountain Ga. where he rides is a long ways away from me lol

[@therealunclevanya]

I got the same continent :)

[@TurbooZero]

Good video!

[@BHPBikesuk]

2 car gearboxes? WHat were they from????

[@spicy110]

+BHP Bikes corsa boxes used in a mini build

[@mattwyeth3156]

Try the bergman 400 maxi schooter

[@hoppy760]

That is a Burgman.

[@HippoDrones]

I think if I lived in the South of France on the coast, I'd def own something like this, cracking bikes for what they are intended... and a single cylinder 400cc bike should be def fine at speed (my KTM 390 which is actually 372cc is an awesome mile muncher!) :-)

[@nikolasTSP]

nice review

[@fiesta_vr]

u should do the tmaxx 530

[@Meifesto]

Some sneaky commercial in a review. Smart, very smart. Well, almost genius to be really honest :O

[@buddybleeyes]

I'm happy with my f800st- just need a top box for shopping! I've got all the usable power, gears, and is like a sofa for a seat :P I get why people have them- but I say get a geared bike and see what it's all about!

[@frankwhelan1715]

A lot of people who have changed to scooters for the comfort weather protection,storage, ect, have had geared bikes.

[@buddybleeyes]

frank whelan That is quite true, I didn't think of it like that!

[@johnfitzgerald4274]

Thank you.

[@hunkydorian]

I sat on a 650 and it's as big as a school bus. I would never want to haul all that fatty fat fat everywhere I go. Maybe one of these is what I need.

[@spicy110]

Well i have ridden the 650 and its a lot better than you might think.

[@EDDIEcodename47]

Giant Panda: 60-90cm; Polar Bear: 2m; Brown Bear: 70-150cm. Thanks to google

[@shaunespence6480]

Hey bro,I got a request for you

[@jxc-biking2365]

Ahhaha you nearly killed me 4:12 😂😂😂😂 oi mate should have got a real bike arrrrrr

[@cyclist3969]

The Suzuki has a rising rate rear suspension, a linkage connects the spring/damper to the swinging arm, rising rate gives a good compliant soft ride without bottoming out at the extremes of wheel travel, The Yamaha Xmax has better front forks, the fork legs are clamped in an upper and lower yoke at steering head of the frame, just like a motorcycle, Suzuki and Honda have a single lower yoke, omitting a top yoke, the Honda Forza 300/350 an electrically powered push buttom front windshield, can be adjusted while riding to compensate for speed and conditions. The Suzuki is too heavy! 25 kg more than Yamaha or Honda. My ideal scooter , forks from Yamaha, rear suspension from Suzuki, screen system from Honda, weight of the Honda or Yamaha!

[@jankedmediagroup6784]

I'm restoring a Honda PCX 125 that is very slimier to this! cool bikes like

[@easternmenace]

Well it depends on what bear we are talking about. You are certainly taller than an average sun bear or an average spectacled bear

[@monck55]

Very low seat (755mm), useful for shorter riders - so says my Burgman 400 owning mate who's 5' 4".

[@jmon4992]

monck55 sounds like this'll be my choice for a scooter. I myself am a mere 5'5"

[@turmat01]

If there wasn't snow 6 months a year here, I'd totally get that instead of my car, plus my fun bike. Which really is just a ninja 400, but that thing is insanely fun. But with the snow, I sadly can't ride a bike in the winter 😢 (like it's literally against the law, it's not just about the size of my nut sack)

[@fatbowe]

Sorry mate but driving On the left is making me dizzy...My horse always likes it on the right...🐎🐎

[@cruzncrow380]

Well Im reviving corpses here- lookin ata 5Yr old vid-lol- But they R still around- D Suzuki is really shorter- smaller N smaller dash boxes- N no kickstand- WdH? As I see D Yamaha Magesty 400 comparisin is btr N bigger all around- So Wt made U decide on a Suzuki when D Yamaha has a btr seat openin N has alot D same but much btr cz I got me one not long ago a 2015 3months ago N itsa beaut tookit to 110 on D fwy N has to 120mph bt dt was enough for now- ill see ltr-on if itll go D 120- but yeah- So Wt made U decide on D Suzuki Scoot- D price? Or??? Let me know -Dts- If U still got it? 🤔

[@EinkOLED]

I hate the fact that there is no engine braking.

[@LazarkGaming]

4:11 poor guy.

[@jammyjackson2743]

Hi this type of bike makes not Much scents in Australia or America with big open roads .But When you move to Thailand ( Bangkok ) and you WILL this 400 is exactly what you Need . ( a car in Bangkok is Like having tits on a ladyboy ) Nice to play with but no MILK trust me on that one !! Back to the bike In traffic you DON'T DON'T need gearing to hassle with You need a twist and go system And a large cargo box . But if you want to get out of the city The 400 cc with 2 up can easily do the job . And your new 23 year old ( GURL friend ) can use the bike it Go to the local shop as well .

[@daviesjack12]

Hi

[@Crisperdad]

Hahaha passes the bike... "should have got a real bike!!!"

[@adenlamb9916]

Wow, it's so cool

[@adenlamb9916]

Oh wait, no it's not

[@andrewlightwood3895]

As transport they are perfect not all of us can afford 3 or 4 vehicles , it is a real bike fall off it and then tell me it's not a real bike

[@sandydenny4ever164]

It's the lack of skill needed, the feeling I'm sitting on the bog, the ocean's of plastic, the evil scumbags doing crime on 'em..one day perhaps.

[@vincent5790]

Hello!

[@slabbyrider8665]

What's for lunch? A polo mint??

[@TrNdke]

slabby rider a smashed PB&J.

[@DropkickJimmy]

Got a crapbucket piaggio x9 250. Looks like crap but the engines strong and the seats like an armchair. Jump off the CBR once a week to do me shopping and she's back in the garage.

[@welshbikermouse7530]

Sup

[@hunkydorian]

You shouldn't operate a camera when you're drunk.

[@SupermotoZach]

But I can fit all my shopping in my top box, and my bike feels like an arm chair also xP. Sod auto bikes they get boring.

[@THEJEDEYEMASTER]

I have a 2014 b400 and I am NOT upgrading. they half assed it. small body, shitty small wind screen, much less cargo space under the seat. MUCH smaller seat. no paqssenger backrest like the previous. less front storage then before. led lights are weaker then halogens. less power then before. mirrors look like from $10 ebay ones. rear passenger has foot pegs instead of a foot platform. bigger body is much more stable then a smaller body. in every way this is a complete fail. screw you suzuki. will have to go with honda now

[@mrkiwijimmymrkiwijimmy2530]

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[@karlbryant3304]

Side mirrors are ugly though

[@spicy110]

I have found this scale with mirrors the worse they look the better they work and vice a versa. I guess they went pure function.

[@TaenXD]

wtf is this lolol

[@EnzoGiovino]

Your DP made me blow on my screen...thought it was a hair 😂

[@begood2992]

Put some bass in your voice son ...

[@maycrotch8576]

Fab scooter great review and the little cubby holes would be handy for Cecil to store his pipe.👍

[@maycrotch8576]

I wonder what was the fuel consumption like on this Spicy?

[@Eryeahmaybe]

70mpg

[@maycrotch8576]

Just watched an add for Chicago Town pizzas in this vid👍