Hello scooterers,
I've had a number of different bikes in my time.. most recently, I got a new "95 Honda Helix and after that the new 2000 Goldwing. Funny... I got rid of the Goldwing the same year.. not because it was not a great highway bike.. but because it was not as practical as my Helix ( for the majority of my travels - ex grocery stores, to see friends etc..) And, the huge investment in the GW could not be justified since I was not really "touring" ... I put 12,000 on that thing in 8 months.
I've been without a bike since 2000, and got the bug again. Without a doubt I want a scooter. Well...I was considering the Burg 400, Aprilia 500 and next month comes the Yamaha Majesty 400 but can't find info like on the Burgs. There has been so much good info on the Burgs that I think my decision is made.I considered the 650 , but from what I read, the 400 will satisify 95% of my needs. ( 70 + MPG.. Really?? that is better than the 250-Helix! )
I acutally plan to USE this as my primary transportation ( whether permitting). I loved the Helix for it's reliability and simplicity. I was not reluctant to travel on the highways with it ( always easy to hit 65 - 70+ but not much more) The extra 135 cc will be very nice to have. I hope it is as reliable as the Helix.. I only had to do routine maintenance on it.
Do Burgman's hold their value like the Hondas? That Helix only lost $1,000 value in five years...
I live just north of the Detroit Michigan area ( Rochester) and if there are any in the area who want to plan day trips, feel free to contact me. BTW , the price I'm looking at for a 400 is $4,895 + tax. Is that a good price?
Thank you everyone for all the information. It's a good sign to see this many satisfied consumers. Tom
I've had a number of different bikes in my time.. most recently, I got a new "95 Honda Helix and after that the new 2000 Goldwing. Funny... I got rid of the Goldwing the same year.. not because it was not a great highway bike.. but because it was not as practical as my Helix ( for the majority of my travels - ex grocery stores, to see friends etc..) And, the huge investment in the GW could not be justified since I was not really "touring" ... I put 12,000 on that thing in 8 months.
I've been without a bike since 2000, and got the bug again. Without a doubt I want a scooter. Well...I was considering the Burg 400, Aprilia 500 and next month comes the Yamaha Majesty 400 but can't find info like on the Burgs. There has been so much good info on the Burgs that I think my decision is made.I considered the 650 , but from what I read, the 400 will satisify 95% of my needs. ( 70 + MPG.. Really?? that is better than the 250-Helix! )
I acutally plan to USE this as my primary transportation ( whether permitting). I loved the Helix for it's reliability and simplicity. I was not reluctant to travel on the highways with it ( always easy to hit 65 - 70+ but not much more) The extra 135 cc will be very nice to have. I hope it is as reliable as the Helix.. I only had to do routine maintenance on it.
Do Burgman's hold their value like the Hondas? That Helix only lost $1,000 value in five years...
I live just north of the Detroit Michigan area ( Rochester) and if there are any in the area who want to plan day trips, feel free to contact me. BTW , the price I'm looking at for a 400 is $4,895 + tax. Is that a good price?
Thank you everyone for all the information. It's a good sign to see this many satisfied consumers. Tom