Very Nice indeed, but I think there is a safety advantage with the white which makes it look like a Police bike. Cagers suddenly behave near them for some reason.
My 650 is tarmac grey, you couldn't do a better camouflage!
Agree with that surmis-ation, the white, scoot/bike does make people pay attention more 'just in case' when I traded my K4 for the L4 the choices were the dark grey which looked nice, but not as imposing as the white. once of the key decision makers for me was consideration I put on just how conspicuous the white was compared to that darker grey. Studies seemingly demonstrate that lighter colours are often less involved in MVA crashes compared to darker vehicles...
Yeah, to me the candy apple red will always be an eye popper. My personal favorite is candy apple green but I am not going to hold my breath that Suzuki will ever offer the Burgman in that color.
For some rider white many not be prettiest but many studies prove it is safest color with bright yellow, orange and high viz neon.
Me notice this immediately when trade previous beautiful blue color Burgie to white burgie. People notice bike from farer away and not tail gate so closely.
I agree with Cherie, that the white is a more visible color. I have an 09 which is black and while absolutely gorgeous when clean ( its a bugger to keep it that way her in New Mexico) I really would like it to be a lighter color. I may yet buck up and paint it, probably very similar in color to the subject bike. I have a CB750 that is metal flake orange and sure do like the color. Although if I painted the 09 it'd be closer to the metallic candy orange.
Greg
Not for me, I prefer the new park brake location, way easier to reach IMO. But each to his/her own. I certainly think that the park brake is way better than the integrated side stand/park brake as deployed on the BMW C600 & C650GT. Not very practical for use on anything less than a flat gradient IMO.
YMMV.
I wouldn't mind having a red Burgman. Mine is black - kind of plain looking IMO. If I were to paint it I'd do it the same color as my Karmann Ghia. The color is toreador red.
One of the better features on my Majesty is the park brake location - its a lever that swings out horizontally from under the left hand grip. It is very easy to use and you know instantly whether it is set since the lever is directly under the L/H grip - you feel it immediately - pushing it with your fingertips unlocks the brake and you're off.
It looks similar to a sunburst orange type color Chrysler has used a few times over the years.
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