I've been thinking about getting a 650. It seems like a pretty cool bike,
but as I've been reading various Burgman forums and reviews on the
internet, there are some Negatives that keep cropping up. Here are some of the more consistint ones:
Bad rear suspension
Poor gas milage (about 30 mpg or less)
Severe engine braking
An engine that's difficult to access and hard to work on
Mechanics who don't yet know the 650
Very expensive to have shop-serviced
Problems with the clutch & transmission ranging from minor to
full-blown failure
An oil level window that's been described as being "Impossible"
Tire valve stems that are extremely difficult to access
Wheel bearings that wear out quickly
Failure of the Speed Sensor rendering the 650 incapable of going
faster than about 20 mph
A strange engine noise that just won't go away
An ineffective windshield that produces severe,
head-shaking turbulance
Failure of the hinges on the gas fill door
Excessive brake dust
As a prospective 650 buyer, I'd like to know if current owners
feel anything listed here is a truly legitimate concern. Thank you.
but as I've been reading various Burgman forums and reviews on the
internet, there are some Negatives that keep cropping up. Here are some of the more consistint ones:
Bad rear suspension
Poor gas milage (about 30 mpg or less)
Severe engine braking
An engine that's difficult to access and hard to work on
Mechanics who don't yet know the 650
Very expensive to have shop-serviced
Problems with the clutch & transmission ranging from minor to
full-blown failure
An oil level window that's been described as being "Impossible"
Tire valve stems that are extremely difficult to access
Wheel bearings that wear out quickly
Failure of the Speed Sensor rendering the 650 incapable of going
faster than about 20 mph
A strange engine noise that just won't go away
An ineffective windshield that produces severe,
head-shaking turbulance
Failure of the hinges on the gas fill door
Excessive brake dust
As a prospective 650 buyer, I'd like to know if current owners
feel anything listed here is a truly legitimate concern. Thank you.