Suzuki Burgman 250

I have the 2006 Burgman 250 and have owned this machine since new, it has 80,000 trouble free km on the clock and still runs strong. Secrets to longevity are engine oil changes every 5000km and regular valve tolerance checks. They are a fidley machine to work on but once you learn how to take them apart it's easy, plenty of you tube vids to assist. The perfect commuter for Melbourne as it cruises at 60-80 km effortlessly, as others have mentioned it is more than capable of freeway use but you do need to ring its neck to overtake etc, I'm a big guy at 98kgs and I see a top speed in the tuck of 135km/hr. At the lights you will out accelerate any normal car but don't expect to get away from a Nissan GTR or other high performance sports car you need the 650 for that.

I still really enjoy riding this bike it's cheap to run and reliable, if you can pick up a well maintained 250 I'd highly recommend it.

my 3rd scooter riding this 250 burgman is like riding a armchair on wheels very nimble, enough exceleration to keep up with traffic,guages well set out, you can take your hands off handle bars and bike will still run straight,a very well balanced machine,a overall fun ride.only negative found it hard to pull onto centre stand.would recommend to any new scooter buyer.

Had my Burger 250 for over a year now. Do a 13 mile commute on motorway and town roads. Easily keeps up with motorway traffic,had 85mph out of it though normally stick to 65-70. Comfort and weather protection is good. Just bought a Givi screen, well worth the money, reduces buffeting, able to cruise with helmet visor up and screen diverts wind away from hands, wished it bought it earlier in the year. Economy is over 70 mpg. Easy to ride with reasonably good handling.

Had the Suzuki Burgman 250 for 2 months, November-December and loving it to bits as the protection is better then any bike I've ever ridden or had, even the BMW K100LT. Very nice ride at reasonable speeds. comfort level is on a par with big touring machines. I find it the ideal commuting tool as I don't do motorways on my commute but do hit some A-roads (110kmh). acceleration is good, filtering is fantastic. I do find that cars don't expect you to be away from the lights faster then them so they start honking at you at the lights (never had that on my other bikes). The thing I miss most is the cruising speed as this bike means I can't go on the yearly pilgrimage to a MotoGP race Brno this year) with the guys. For that you would really need a 650 scoot. My scooter has now done38400kms (24000mls) and needs the drivetrain replacing which I will do with a polini or Malossi kit so I get a bit more top speed.

Good transport as long as you don't do motorways.

Perfect replacement for a car

does not rust when left outside (yet)

Bought in june 2008 its a brilliant scooter on a 1999 good for round own & ON motorways

I recommend this scooter to every body; it is a Mercedes between scooters.It's worth every penny.

Wouldn't go for this model for a second time. The day it was delivered it wouldnt start then proceeded to break down a further three times wouldnt Suzuki dealers not very helpful.

Quite old machine, but had only one owner since 1998 and was looked after, so despite of being ten years old is very sound, acceleration is very good, handling lovely, dashboard shows everything you need. Also is very economical.