I came to the Burgman from a GSX 1400cc and DL1000GT and of course I noticed the power drop, but it really didn't matter. You get used to what you are riding really quickly. I was getting so bored with being able to blow off mostly anything else on two or four wheels with just a very slight right hand movement. The GSX1400 would go 0-100mph AND stop in 10.8 seconds!! But the Burger has plenty of power for most situations and is much nicer to ride, more fun too. Your new baby is not yet fully run in. At 2500 odd miles the engine conforming is still going on and it won't be fully loosened until you've done at least another 1500 miles or so. So power on yours will get better by a little. Burgman cruising performance is on par with what I had become used to mostly as well. But the fuel economy is so so much better on the Burg. The Burg has made me use my roadcraft skills better too. Less power equals better planning needed to overtake a line of cars on A roads. But it does it ok. It's not lacking in power. Cranking up the rear suspension wil largely stop any centre stand grounding. I've everso lightly touched down once in a very tight bend with a passenger onboard when I was testing out the handling near to it's limits. Suspension was on quite a soft setting at the time. Haven't done it since as I just don't need to go over to that sort of limit in proper riding. You'll be fine with your new baby I'm sure!halfabusa wrote:Nah i'm going crazy waiting for it, they need to service it and waiting suzuki to send genuine parts so they can keep the warranty.
You highlited the only thing i worry about, would i notice the difference... I hope not as i want to be attached to this one like i did to my burgman 650 . Power isnt everything though, cause i was never that attached to the tmax...
trade in deal for burgman 400
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Re: trade in deal for burgman 400za
Probably not ugly enough for the 'Ugly Bunch'! 
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Still getting run in? Ohhh i didn't think it would still be in that stage. So do i need to keep the revs to some limit and vary the throttle ?
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Just got word from the seller that they're planning to bring it in on wednesday
now how will i spend the next 50 hours?
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I dread to think!halfabusa wrote:Just got word from the seller that they're planning to bring it in on wednesdaynow how will i spend the next 50 hours?
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Re: trade in deal for burgman 400za
No, after the first 600 mile service the criteria for this is to keep below 6000 rpm up to 1000 miles, then it is deemed run in by Suzuki. But how do you know that the previous owner kept to that? You have to only hope they were a conciousness owner rider with their love and joy. You're having a service done so don't worry, ride sensibly and you'll be okay.halfabusa wrote:Still getting run in? Ohhh i didn't think it would still be in that stage. So do i need to keep the revs to some limit and vary the throttle ?
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Yeah, as bornagain says, it'll be fine. It actually doesn't even matter too much if someone has treated it a bit rough earlier in it's life. They take it ok. And as bornagain says, the initial running in is now complete. Yours looks well cared for anyway. You can ride it how you like but the engine will just continue to shape it's cylinder, piston and rings further. All engines do and it gets faster and faster. It's just noticeable too. My engine is just getting better and better. Enjoy!
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Re: trade in deal for burgman 400
Data, you're not helping with my anxiety
now i'll be dribbling as well as waiting looking at my watch every two minutes
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Re: trade in deal for burgman 400
We should all have a Burgman rideout, another 400 owner here!
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What a great idea! Let's do one once i get mine. Preferably before xmas though. Afterwards our poor burgys might struggle to push our fat arses around 
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Speak for yourself Halfabusa, my arse is ok and will continue so to be!!
Yep, lets go for a spin. Get to know your baby first. And whatever you do, don't touch the ejector seat button!! or...tamper with the onboard missiles...not until you know how to aim them. I take it the shop told you about those accessories? Did you order the extra thick wind for your tyres as well?
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