Suzuki Motorcycle India, analyzing its sales, notes that three scooter models are among the most popular products. The review author decided to test the Suzuki Burgman, which is the company's second best-selling scooter. He used this scooter as his primary mode of transport for the past ten days, evaluating it across all parameters, including comfort and fuel consumption.
For daily city rides, a scooter is generally more convenient than a motorcycle. If the manufacturer pays special attention to seat comfort, the ride becomes even more pleasant. However, constant traffic jams, frequent braking, and maneuvering through narrow streets can make even short city trips tiring, and heavy traffic negatively affects fuel economy.
This review examines the author's impressions from using the Suzuki Burgman Street over the last few days.
Let's start with the design. The Burgman Street 125 is a maxi-scooter whose appearance significantly differs from models like the Activa and Access. It is distinguished by a massive and bold design, which is an advantage. Nevertheless, if the user is looking for a simple scooter, this design might not appeal to them.
The scooter is equipped with a smart display supporting Bluetooth connectivity. Through the Suzuki Ride Connect system, the scooter can be linked to a phone, displaying time, phone notifications, step-by-step navigation, and other information. This display has an adaptive color mode: it automatically switches to bright mode in strong light and dark mode in low light.
The scooter is also equipped with a remote key function. When it is away from the scooter, it shuts down and stops working. It features a sufficiently large storage compartment. There is a small storage area at the front where one can place a key or phone. Additionally, there is a USB port for charging the phone. The scooter does not need to be started with a key; after unlocking with the remote key, it is enough to turn the throttle.
The riding position on the scooter is excellent. Footrests are installed at the front, providing better support to the seated rider. On regular scooters, the rider's body gradually shifts forward, especially during long journeys, but the footrest on the Burgman Street provides extra support.
The scooter is equipped with a 124cc four-stroke single-cylinder air-cooled engine. This engine is well-suited for urban conditions. The scooter is capable of reaching speeds from 80 to 90 kilometers per hour with plenty of margin. During initial acceleration, the scooter gains speed smoothly; its dynamics lag behind electric scooters.
A positive point is that the scooter itself helps achieve better fuel efficiency. A green indicator appears on the TFT screen, signaling good fuel economy, while this indicator may turn blue or red when accelerating.
The Burgman Street offers not only comfort in daily driving but also good fuel economy. During the entire trip, the author managed to achieve a fuel consumption of within 50–52 kilometers per liter. For a scooter, this figure is considered good and was achieved through a mix of city and intercity driving.
Several conclusions can be drawn about the Burgman Street. There is little to say about its design, as it follows a specific body style characteristic of maxi-scooters. The headlight beam works well. Despite its large size, controlling it in city traffic is not difficult.
If you need a comfortable scooter for daily commutes that can be used on long distances without problems, then this scooter will suit you. The author responded very positively to it, also noting the good fuel economy. The cost of this scooter starts from 1.03 lakh rupees, including all charges in New Delhi. Considering the appearance, fuel economy, performance, and comfort, the author considers this scooter very attractive. However, it may not suit people who prefer a traditional scooter design. It should also be noted that other brands should add the foot support offered by the Burgman, as this could improve daily riding for users.