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I haven't owned a bike for about 12 or 13 years.
1st - '81 Yamaha XS400
2nd - '82 Kawasaki 750 Spectre
3rd - '84 Yamaha Venture XVZ 12
4th - '85 Honda Goldwing Interstate
5th - '86 Yamaha Venture Royale
Was all set to buy a used Yamaha V-Star 1100 to get back into motorcycling, but after 2 test drives, realized that, at my age (68), I can no longer safely handle a bike that size. So, I bought this 2007 Burgman 650. Even though the weight is, surprisingly, about the same as a V-Star 1100, it handles much easier.
My User Manual says it's a model AN650A, but I don't think it has ABS brakes, and there are no markings on the bike to indicate it's an "Executive".
Anyway, I expect to soon be tapping into the expertise of all you Burgman owners.
I'm new to the Forum, and to the Burgman. Bought a 2007 AN650A 3 days ago and just feeling my way around it.
I haven't owned a bike for about 12 or 13 years.
1st - '81 Yamaha XS400
2nd - '82 Kawasaki 750 Spectre
3rd - '84 Yamaha Venture XVZ 12
4th - '85 Honda Goldwing Interstate
5th - '86 Yamaha Venture Royale
Was all set to buy a used Yamaha V-Star 1100 to get back into motorcycling, but after 2 test drives, realized that, at my age (68), I can no longer safely handle a bike that size. So, I bought this 2007 Burgman 650. Even though the weight is, surprisingly, about the same as a V-Star 1100, it handles much easier.
My User Manual says it's a model AN650A, but I don't think it has ABS brakes, and there are no markings on the bike to indicate it's an "Executive".
Anyway, I expect to soon be tapping into the expertise of all you Burgman owners.
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