The Burgman is Suzuki’s family of maxi-scooters, sold in Japan as the Skywave. It appeared in 1998 with 250 and 400 cc models and has since grown to cover engines from 125 to 638 cc.
Suzuki Burgman at a glance
| Launched | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Japanese name | Skywave |
| Engine range | 125 to 638 cc |
| First models | AN250 and AN400Y |
| Fuel-injected AN2 series | 2002, in 125, 400 and 650 forms |
| Burgman 650 | 638 cc parallel twin, 2003–2018 |
| Burgman 200 | UH200, 2007 onwards, 18.1 hp |
| Burgman 400 | 399 cc, from 1999, redesigned 2018 |
| Burgman Street 125 | UB125, built in India since 2018 |
| ABS | standard on the 200; optional on 400 and 650 from 2002 |
History of the Suzuki Burgman
The original AN series
The Burgman line started in 1998 with the AN250 and AN400Y. The AN250 was dropped in 2002 in favour of a learner-legal UH125 for Europe, although it continued elsewhere. Suzuki pointed out that the new UH125 should not be confused with the older AN125, a scooter with no connection to the Burgman family.
Second generation
In 2002 the fuel-injected AN2 series arrived in UH125, AN400 and AN650 forms. The bodywork was redesigned for better lighting and more storage, fuel capacity rose by a litre, and ABS became an option on the 400 and 650. An upmarket AN650A Executive with a full ABS and accessory package followed in 2004, and the Burgman 400 gained a 14-inch front wheel and twin front discs in 2007 before a complete redesign in 2018.
The range today
The 638 cc Burgman 650, with a parallel twin of 54 hp, was built from 2003 to 2018 and could hold two full-face helmets under the seat. The UH200 of 2007 uses a liquid-cooled fuel-injected single of 18.1 hp and comes with ABS as standard. The Burgman Street 125, launched in India in 2018, is a smaller machine based on the Access and sold alongside an EX version with 12-inch wheels, a rear disc brake and chrome trim.
Design and features
- Maxi-scooter comfort: large bodies, big seats and generous storage.
- ABS: optional on the 400 and 650 from 2002 and standard on the 200.
- Two full-face helmets: under-seat storage on the Burgman 650 and 400.
- Wide choice: 125, 150, 200, 250, 400 and 650 cc versions over the years.
Suzuki Burgman versions
- UH125 Burgman 125 (2002): the learner-legal European model.
- AN400 Burgman 400 (1999): the mid-sized maxi-scooter, redesigned in 2018.
- AN650 Burgman 650 (2003–2018): the 638 cc flagship.
- UH200 Burgman 200 (2007): a lighter 200 cc scooter with standard ABS.
- Burgman Street 125 (2018): the Indian-built small Burgman, with an EX version.
The Burgman Street is based on the Access 125, and the smaller Let’s is Suzuki’s city scooter. More Suzukis are in the Suzuki collection.
Video: Rollervergleich | Suzuki Burgman 650 vs BMW C 650 GT
Video by 1000PS – die starke Motorradseite im Internet on YouTube.
Sources
- Suzuki Burgman, English Wikipedia: models, dates, engines, equipment
