I Really Like My Suzuki Burgman 650 AKA "Burgie"
Last summer during a vacation in the Smoky Mountains I saw a scooter that really got my interest. When I returned I did a little research and found that my 1993 Honda 750 Nighthawk still had a pretty good trade in value so I traded it for a Suzuki Burgman 650 Exec "Super Scoot." I love the thing. It has a 650 twin engine and can easily do 100mph. But it has the low center like a scooter, an automatic transmission and everything is wrapped in plastic so I can't burn my legs when riding in short pants. The exec model has a power wind shield and ABS brakes.
It takes a change of mind set to have no foot controls. It is a little like the mini bike I had as a kid. Just get on and twist the throttle. The brake controls are on the handle bars. When I want to play I can switch the transmission into a 6 speed which is controlled with buttons on the left handlebar. I can then shift gears with buttons instead of a clutch. I get lots of strange looks as the Burgman has only been out a few years and you don't see many on the road.
I added extra storage on the rear and it is amazing what I can carry in the thing. I can fit 4 full face helmets under the seat and in the extra storage or about $100 of groceries. I took some photos recently of a typical grocery run. Look closely at the photos. That is two gallons of milk, a gallon of OJ, bread, 5 lbs of fries, etc. And I had some room left. My boys and I really like our "Burgie." And it gets close to 50 MPG.
