xciting 500 vs burgman 400.

[de dee]

  what would be the wet Wt. of these scooters ?  I know my DT. Wt. is 412 lb. road ready,  that 13.97 Lb.s per HP.

[AMAC1680]

  what would be the wet Wt. of these scooters ?  I know my DT. Wt. is 412 lb. road ready,  that 13.97 Lb.s per HP.

That's hard to figure across the board. Even the weights I posted are most likely a little off as I think the burger weight is already curb weight. I'm also looking back at how the Burgman HP was calculated.

AMAC

[AMAC1680]

$6299 with ABS, 471cc's, 414 lbs.
2016 500F
Bulletproof engine.
CVT's are expensive...Gotta think outside the plastic panels, sometimes.

(The little 300F is a steal at $3999, but no ABS yet.)


Stig

Oh yes that would be nice.
I was brought to the scooter world "kicking and screaming". Wasn't my choice, had to sell a HD I had since I was a teen. Can't get a leg over or shift with semi paralyzed legs. Swore I'd never ride again.

Never is a long time and thank god for scooters or it would be "trike time".

Now if I could the little Honda would be soooo cool! Matter of fact lots of cool little cycles theses days.
Yep nice little ride.

AMAC

[sissy mary]

No fairing, no lowers, no storage, you are bent forward over the handle bars, and the foot pegs are high and behind you! I could not ride it across the street. And I can tell you from looking at it that the seat would be horrible. No thanks.

[sissy mary]

Dee Dee. The X500 is bigger. You can really stretch out on it. I have sat on a 300 and I can not put my feet out in front of me. 0-60 MPH about the same on the 500 & 300, but the passing power of the 500, and ability to haul 2 people plus or minus luggage is where the 500 hands down beats the 300. I like the 300, but with my back problems I could not ride it very far with out having to take many breaks. And since my wife rides with me sometimes, the 300 just doesn't work in my situation. I wish they would bring in the 400?

[de dee]

  Ahh the seat ,  that's why I raised the seat 3 inches and cut the butt stop off and moved it back 5 inches, feet still flat on the ground, and knees flexed while sitting , 

[Stig / Major Tom]

The Burg's 489 lbs and 62.4" wheelbase feel pretty darn good on the interstate.
And I routinely ride in the city with no issues - it just goes where you point, or lean.
Less rear brake drag in the garage than the Forza which was much lighter.
Stig

[ddarkone7]

At first I was scared to buy a burgman 400 because of the weight, and was reading and comparing, so I decided on a people s250. Kept it for a while and sold it, and decided to try a Burgman after all, the weight isn't noticeable at all, it's more nimble and lighter than I thought. After owning it and joining the burgy forum, believe it or not, a lot that weight comes from the huge muffler. I told my husband I've been missing out, this scoot isn't heavy. But i do like Kymco scoots too, and might get a downtown later. But my dream bike is Bv 350, I miss my bv 200, but couldn't get on that highway.

[sissy mary]

I think the BV is a fine bike. But it really has little wind protection for the highway.  I wish they would bring in the new X10 500. It was made for comfort and touring. No sports bike crap, great ride, seat, 42 HP and a 4.1 or 2 gallon tank. This would be my next scoot if they brought it in to the USA, and if I could afford it that is. It would probably be around 10 grand or so?

[de dee]

  what would be the wet Wt. of these scooters ?  I know my DT. Wt. is 412 lb. road ready,  that 13.97 Lb.s per HP.

  With me on the scooter and tools 250 Lb.s and 412 Lb.s scooter =672 Lb.s  -*29.5 Hp.=22.78 Lb.s per Hp.   I am going on a diet,. 

[ddarkone7]

if you were in texas, I'm selling my burgman 400 for cheap, needs a new clutch

[Stig / Major Tom]

if you were in texas, I'm selling my burgman 400 for cheap, needs a new clutch

Just a comment....whole assembled clutch with new bell for a LIKE200i is less than $150 !
Suzuki parts prices are stupid high. Makes a $10K 650 darn near a throw-away if CVT gone.
Stig

[ddarkone7]

i know, that's why I'm going back to Kymco or get a Majesty, but at least on the 400 the parts only about $400 for a clutch and belt

[ddarkone7]

burgman 400 is fixed and back on the road, it did not need a clutch, only a needle bearing that cost $25 and replaced the belt for $190

[mrbios]

Did you, are you going to buy the 500F?