Touring 2019

[Shamrock]

Hi from ireland
Iam looking to tour france and spain in 2019 with a burgman 650 .
Is there any one out there tour on a burgman ps just on the look out for a burgman for next year ,
Any help with info please on the 650cc

[Deleted User 7077]

Welcome not had a 650 just know they are heavy especially when loaded up with touring gear .

[kayz1]

I have had one or six 650 Burgers, good machine but as Julian says Very heavy, mine were all the pre modded bikes so 278kls plus you and your gear.
3000 miles the most i ever got from a rear tyre not much choice in tyres either, service costs are stupidly expensive for a scooter. If the right wrist twists too far for too long on motorways the fuel consumption rockets..Overdrive if they still have it works well if you no how it works.
Lyn.

[Shamrock]

Thank you for the info ,
I have a st1300cc honda and thats def top heavy , but to be hon you dont need a big 1300cc bike to tour with !
Thats why iam looking at the burgman
Tryed and tested ,
I know theres bikers that may look down at what iam saying , but to me its all about what i need not what they say , seen it done it .

( last year i meet a young lad on a 125cc on the south of france from scotland i was on my st1300cc , and to tell the truth i had respect for the young lad , to me hes a true biker).

Please if you have any info on what to look out for on buying a burgman 650cc as iam hopeing to buy one in jan or feb next year can you reply back ,
Thank you for your help from Alex

[Scootypuff snr]

Alex

I've toured on a 400 Burgam and it was amazing (previous model to latest incarnation so had the 67 litre under seat storage).

Z750 Jay is your 650 man, Lyn knows them inside out Jay is currently riding one to destruction

Is your heart set on a burgman and if so what budget are you aiming for. Do you want something older you can 'custom' to your trip over winter or an off the shelf ride?

I can email you pictures of the most amazing tour burgman I saw at Bentley bike night

The newer 650 burgman is lighter (2013 onward I recall) due to a change in the rear drive making it easier to manoeuvre.
Being a suzuki finish isn't the greatest and rear shocks rot faster than a slug in a salt bath.
Wheel finish tends to lift in winter rides and most long term owners have them redone in 2pac.
The oversized rear top box makes handing "wander" IMO
Don't pay list if buying new they plummet faster then a suicidal lemming & again IMO are hard to sell on depending where you live.
Look for a pre reg or demo model about 8K. S/H prices are all over the shop.
White is the only colour to own. If your willing to stick your neck out the American you tube custom videos create hell of a reaction on here

Burgman usa a wealth of knowledge in some instances.

PS welcome to the forum

[Bern]

I can email you pictures of the most amazing burgervan I saw in Bentley bike night

^^ edited
you saw a Burgervan made from a Benley

[Scootypuff snr]

I can email you pictures of the most amazing tour burgman I saw in Bentley bike night

you saw a Burger in a Benley

I did, ate several as well (be rude not to)

[Bern]

I can email you pictures of the most amazing tour burgman I saw in Bentley bike night

you saw a Burger in a Benley

I did, ate several as well (be rude not to)

(I blame the whisky hic burp

[Scootypuff snr]

you saw a Burger in a Benley

I did, ate several as well (be rude not to)

(I blame the whisky hic burp

cheers Bern on the hobgoblin tonight

[Bern]

I did, ate several as well (be rude not to)

(I blame the whisky hic burp

cheers Bern on the hobgoblin tonight

Talisker Skye here bud, herself got me a bottle on Sunday & then my neighbour got me another on Tuesday