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My new 2022 Suzuki Burgman 400 exceeds all my expectations, in ride, stability, power, handling, appearance, and price, compared to the previous 2011 Burgman 400. I did not test drive the new 2022 Burgman 400 prior to purchase. I can't believe how wonderful the 2022 handles and feels much more stable and planted at freeway speeds over 75 mph.
My 25 mile jaunt on a twisting, windy, and rainy Phoenix rush hour freeway was absolutely delightful, especially at 82 degrees, not 110-115 degrees as has been occurring the last several weeks here in the desert.
I enjoy a similar amount of stability compared to my old 1984 Honda Goldwing Interstate 1200, believe it or not. As for the 2011 Burgman 400; well, it didn't feel stable or planted for me, at least, at freeway speeds. Perhaps there is a lower center of gravity, and certainly the 15" front tire size provides a much greater degree of stability.
Additionally, the new 2022 handles, rides, and accelerates better than the 2011, in spite of the fact that the 2022 had a few more horsepower.
I paid $10,200 with tax and title, out the door at a local dealer. Because I may want to tour, I added a Givi D3115ST windshield, 29.5" tall, bigger than expected after installation and great protection from the elements and today's rain. Price was $136.80 with tax, from Tour and Ride. Next was a Comie Topcase 48L, with beautiful red lenses, a passenger backrest attached, and plenty of room for helmets and everything else. Cost was $95.56 with tax from Amazon. The Shad topcase rack, specifically made for my 2022 Burgman and other models, was $78.18 from Revzilla.
I also have a Nelson-Rigg tail bag, which is strapped to the passenger seat, is expandable, and can hold a full face helmet ($132.88 with tax, from RevZilla), Sedici soft saddle bags (T2 Toscana, for $130.31 from Cycle Gear) that have amazing white reflector stripes that light up when sunlight or driver headlights shine onto the saddle bags. Not to mention the under seat storage. I think I can ride cross country and carry everything I could possible need.
And I can't say enough about the Shark Evo One 2XL size modular helmet. I got rid of my four open and half face cheap helmets. With the Shark modular helmet, I can use it half face or deploy it full face to protect my jaw, even while riding (although not advisable). A separate clear and smoke plastic visor can both pull up or down in no time, to quiet the ride when the full face mode is pulled down. No need to pull out and push in visor snaps for different types of visors. Cost was $439.82 from Cycle Gear.
Compared to riding a Goldwing, which I can't actually ride anymore due to mounting problems (and 67 years old), the Burgman does everything the Goldwing did, but with much less operating costs, incomparable mileage, and much easier to handle and make 180 degree turns.
Simply put, the best motorcycle (step through maxi-scooter) I have ever owned, which includes the Burgman 650, BMW 650, Honda CTX 700s, the aforementioned 1984 Goldwing 1200, a 1980 Goldwing GL-1100, a Honda NightHawk 550, and my first bike when I was 19 years old (and just moved to Phoenix in 1974), a Honda CL-300, with the high pipes.
Riding is so much fun now. I actually just sold my 2005 Corvette, because of fuel prices, and the fact that the 400 is, well, just so much fun.
And it sure beats lymphoma infusions!
Don Castle
Phx, Az.
My 25 mile jaunt on a twisting, windy, and rainy Phoenix rush hour freeway was absolutely delightful, especially at 82 degrees, not 110-115 degrees as has been occurring the last several weeks here in the desert.
I enjoy a similar amount of stability compared to my old 1984 Honda Goldwing Interstate 1200, believe it or not. As for the 2011 Burgman 400; well, it didn't feel stable or planted for me, at least, at freeway speeds. Perhaps there is a lower center of gravity, and certainly the 15" front tire size provides a much greater degree of stability.
Additionally, the new 2022 handles, rides, and accelerates better than the 2011, in spite of the fact that the 2022 had a few more horsepower.
I paid $10,200 with tax and title, out the door at a local dealer. Because I may want to tour, I added a Givi D3115ST windshield, 29.5" tall, bigger than expected after installation and great protection from the elements and today's rain. Price was $136.80 with tax, from Tour and Ride. Next was a Comie Topcase 48L, with beautiful red lenses, a passenger backrest attached, and plenty of room for helmets and everything else. Cost was $95.56 with tax from Amazon. The Shad topcase rack, specifically made for my 2022 Burgman and other models, was $78.18 from Revzilla.
I also have a Nelson-Rigg tail bag, which is strapped to the passenger seat, is expandable, and can hold a full face helmet ($132.88 with tax, from RevZilla), Sedici soft saddle bags (T2 Toscana, for $130.31 from Cycle Gear) that have amazing white reflector stripes that light up when sunlight or driver headlights shine onto the saddle bags. Not to mention the under seat storage. I think I can ride cross country and carry everything I could possible need.
And I can't say enough about the Shark Evo One 2XL size modular helmet. I got rid of my four open and half face cheap helmets. With the Shark modular helmet, I can use it half face or deploy it full face to protect my jaw, even while riding (although not advisable). A separate clear and smoke plastic visor can both pull up or down in no time, to quiet the ride when the full face mode is pulled down. No need to pull out and push in visor snaps for different types of visors. Cost was $439.82 from Cycle Gear.
Compared to riding a Goldwing, which I can't actually ride anymore due to mounting problems (and 67 years old), the Burgman does everything the Goldwing did, but with much less operating costs, incomparable mileage, and much easier to handle and make 180 degree turns.
Simply put, the best motorcycle (step through maxi-scooter) I have ever owned, which includes the Burgman 650, BMW 650, Honda CTX 700s, the aforementioned 1984 Goldwing 1200, a 1980 Goldwing GL-1100, a Honda NightHawk 550, and my first bike when I was 19 years old (and just moved to Phoenix in 1974), a Honda CL-300, with the high pipes.
Riding is so much fun now. I actually just sold my 2005 Corvette, because of fuel prices, and the fact that the 400 is, well, just so much fun.
And it sure beats lymphoma infusions!
Don Castle
Phx, Az.
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