Burgman Bimble

[Timolgra]

Now that is a sight we'd like to see, Tim on a big Scoot

Ha ha, NO feckin chance

I occasionally have to ride the little feckers for work

 

[Tarka]

Each to their own I suppose, couldn't bring myself to read any of it

Couldn`t resist commenting though could you?

 

[Paul G (BHT)]

I remember many years ago a guy turning up for a ride out on something similar to the Burgman, I think it was a Yam 500 version.... at the time I thought awww fek this guy is going to slow the pace down a bit

How wrong was I.. he/it was was probably one of the quickest bikes amongst us that day

 

[KarltenM]

Each to their own I suppose, couldn't bring myself to read any of it

+1

Couldn`t resist commenting though could you?

Yeah right.... like you've never got yer 'spoon out to stir siht' before eh twatter - sorry my bad- tarknut

 

[Mr K]

Nice one!

 

[Kenny]

Jesus H Christ Tarka

Do you want me to sneak around after midnight and set fire to it...that way keep your image/dignity intact

 

[Buz]

As usual nice report and some excellent pics, thanks for posting

We've just come back from North Wales but we were over towards Llandudno and in a cage not the bike

Whatever you gonna get next?

 

[Deleted account 231002001]

OMFG !!!


a grown up anti-establishmentarianism in black out scarf and combats.....riding a BURGMAN !! ?????


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I'm sorry Tarks but I did think the same and laugh just a bit.

Jesus H Christ Tarka

Do you want me to sneak around after midnight and set fire to it...that way keep your image/dignity intact

Do to

 

[DavidJames]

It looks very 'plastic'

 

[Dahoum]

Its a scooter - right ? .

 

[MacFarlane]

It looks very 'plastic'

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My sister had one before she bought her 1st motorbike, their nippy around toon like

 

[(RIP) Kaister]

Up to now it`s returning 55mpg....and that`s while being ridden like a loon.

The Burgie is an amazing blend of convenience,practicality and fun.

There`s 56 litres of space under the seat...that`s three loaded Aldi shopping bags (or lots of beer or wine)
You can fit two full faced helmets and still have space left. Then there`s the three 'gloveboxes in front,too.
It almost rivals my Urals for carrying space...defo would with a top box fitted.

Yet it`s sporty and fun to ride.....with quite surprising performance and handling.
It doesn`t feel like a small 'puddle jumper' type traditional scooter due to the engine being mid mounted,and low down,plus there is a full frame and swing arm like a 'normal' bike.

said in a nasal twang, it sounds even more like an austin allegro

 

[ONYERBIKE]

Good report there Tarka, good looking bike as well. Over the last year alot of the guys at my work have been replacing their sportsbikes with scooters to commute on, the car park is now about 50% scooters ........looks like the way forward, what with the ever increasing fuel and insurance prices.
Only in this country can you be mocked for riding something that is fun, reliable, fuel efficient and practical!!!
Looking forward to the next report

 

[ONYERBIKE]

A 'Grand Day Out' indeed.....Nice one.....

I nearly bought one of those Burgs last year.....and will probably take the plunge soon. The underseat storage is amazing, and the weight is just where you want it. These 'bikes always get good write ups, it's just a matter of looking beyond the 'scooter' thing.....

Anyone know how Burgs compare with Honda's Silverwing.....

Have a look at the Battle Scooter section on Advrider

 

[LPB]

A comparison test of the Burger 650 and Silverwing here:

http://www.onewheeldrive.net/2006/10/04/scoot-touring-the-honda-silverwing-and-suzuki-burgman/

Also good Burger site here:-

http://burgmanusa.com/forums/index.php

Quite fancy a Burger 650 myself,
Lloyd.

 

[cookie]

that looks a lovely part of the country

 

[GS TRV]

I was taken in by the whole scooter thing in Italy when i was living there. I loved the practicality and luggage capacity and ease of use in traffic.

Only prob is this - they can't hack big miles or loads of use. I racked up 20K kms and then mine went bang big style

When i took it back the dealer said most people have traded theirs in long before that and 20K kms was as much as you could expect before full engine rebuild.

I got rid of mine sharpish and then bought a 650 VStrom - lesson learnt.

All in all - good for a purpose but just dont expect it to be a m/bike.

T

 

[TimC1]

Only prob is this - they can't hack big miles or loads of use. I racked up 20K kms and then mine went bang big style

When i took it back the dealer said most people have traded theirs in long before that and 20K kms was as much as you could expect before full engine rebuild.

T

There's a couple of questions out of that statement I'd like to ask;
What Scooter were you riding?
What went bang? Engine or transmission.

 

[jonnie comet]

Have a look at the Battle Scooter section on Advrider

A comparison test of the Burger 650 and Silverwing here:

http://www.onewheeldrive.net/2006/10/04/scoot-touring-the-honda-silverwing-and-suzuki-burgman/

Also good Burger site here:-

http://burgmanusa.com/forums/index.php

Quite fancy a Burger 650 myself,
Lloyd.

.....Thanks for the info' chaps.......

 

[DavidHale]

This was written on April 10th? Sure it wasn't the 1st?

Good write up Mr Tarks, interesting choice of bike!