I would like to take a moment and comment on my experience as a life long motorcyclist and one time Burgman owner. For many reasons I have decided to hang up my helmet and move on to other endeavors.
1. Maxi scooters are a great thing and the Burgman is at the top of the list for reliability and fun.
The Maxi community is growing world wide, just very slowly in the USA.
2. For prospective buyers, forget about anything you read or have ever heard concerning the reliability of the CVT, it's BS period ,they are no less reliable than an anvil.
3. When you decide a maxi is for you, do not be afraid to buy a used one , especially if it has a good service history. Mileage on most is minimal and not really a factor.
4. Be advised ; if you decide you are only comfortable buying a new one vs a good used one, the residual value of the Burgman is right in there with old FIAT's, YUGO's, Renault's, and various other mill stones that will hang around your neck. So be sure you really want/need/lust for a Burgman before you plunk down the cash.:drunken:
5. Not much cash is required to buy one, either new or used ,
I bought a 2012 rode it for 5300 miles and took a flogging when i sold it this week
ain10:
I believe the residual value of the new one is the lowest of all the motorcycles i have ever owned , and i have owned a bunch in almost 50 years of riding.
1. Maxi scooters are a great thing and the Burgman is at the top of the list for reliability and fun.
2. For prospective buyers, forget about anything you read or have ever heard concerning the reliability of the CVT, it's BS period ,they are no less reliable than an anvil.
3. When you decide a maxi is for you, do not be afraid to buy a used one , especially if it has a good service history. Mileage on most is minimal and not really a factor.
4. Be advised ; if you decide you are only comfortable buying a new one vs a good used one, the residual value of the Burgman is right in there with old FIAT's, YUGO's, Renault's, and various other mill stones that will hang around your neck. So be sure you really want/need/lust for a Burgman before you plunk down the cash.:drunken:
5. Not much cash is required to buy one, either new or used ,
I bought a 2012 rode it for 5300 miles and took a flogging when i sold it this week
I believe the residual value of the new one is the lowest of all the motorcycles i have ever owned , and i have owned a bunch in almost 50 years of riding.