Suzuki Burgman Street review, first ride: Did the best get better?

Suzuki’s 125cc scooter lineup has long enjoyed a strong fan following. Models like the Suzuki Access 125 and Suzuki Avenis have consistently been popular for their practicality and efficiency, while the Suzuki Burgman Street carved out a niche for itself with its distinctive pseudo maxi-scooter styling. Now, Suzuki has given the Burgman a more substantial upgrade, aiming to strengthen its appeal even further. Here’s a look at what the updated scooter brings to the table. Read Full Story Suzuki Burgman Street: Design and features Suzuki has updated the LED headlamp and tail-lamp designs for better illumination, while the smoked visor enhances the scooter’s premium appeal. The Suzuki Burgman Street has received a comprehensive design refresh. While its overall silhouette remains familiar, Suzuki has updated the headlamp and tail-lamp designs, both of which now feature LED lighting that delivers improved illumination over the previous model. The smoked visor complements the new colour schemes well, adding to the scooter’s premium appeal. In profile, the Burgman looks substantial with its 1,860mm length. It offers a spacious floorboard and multiple luggage hooks for added everyday practicality. In profile, the Burgman continues to look substantial, thanks to its 1,860mm length. The floorboard is spacious and offers plenty of room for the rider, while multiple luggage hooks positioned around the front apron and beneath the seat improve everyday practicality. A closed glove box now comes with a 12V charging socket, while an additional open storage cubby is placed beside the keyless module on the right side of the inner apron. We particularly like the closed glove compartment, which now includes a convenient 12V charging socket. There is also an open storage cubby placed next to the new keyless module on the right side of the inner apron. The new TFT LCD instrument cluster offers vibrant startup animations and a clear, easy-to-read display even in bright sunlight. Another major highlight is the new TFT LCD instrument console. It features rich startup animations and a crisp display that remains easy to read even under harsh summer sunlight. Switchgear quality feels solid too, although the plastic cladding around the handlebar could have been finished to a higher standard. The underseat storage has also been enhanced, now providing 24.6 litres of space, sufficient for a backpack or a half-face helmet. Underseat storage has also improved. The compartment now offers 24.6 litres of cargo capacity — enough to accommodate a backpack or a half-face helmet. That said, it still falls short of the cavernous storage spaces offered by some rivals. On the positive side, the fuel filler has been repositioned to the rear, making refuelling far more convenient. The most significant upgrade is the addition of a 12-inch rear wheel, matching the front, which makes a noticeable difference. Perhaps the most significant upgrade, however, is the addition of a 12-inch rear wheel, matching the front wheel setup. And that change has made a noticeable difference — but more on that later. Suzuki Burgman Street: Riding position With a 775mm seat height, the scooter is easy to mount and dismount, while its 115kg kerb weight keeps it light and easy to handle in daily use. The best aspect of the Suzuki Burgman Street is undoubtedly the comfort it offers. With a seat height of 775mm, the scooter is easy for most riders to get on and off, while its low kerb weight of just 115kg makes it feel light and manageable in everyday use. The long floorboard further enhances comfort by offering multiple foot positions. Riders can either stretch out into a relaxed, cruiser-like stance or adopt a more conventional upright riding posture. Either way, the overall rider triangle feels well judged and accommodating. The seat itself is generously sized, providing ample room for both rider and pillion. The aluminium pillion footpegs are neatly integrated and fold away into dedicated recesses when not in use, adding to the scooter’s clean design. Suzuki has also equipped the Burgman with a large grab rail that gives pillion riders additional confidence and support. Another thoughtful touch is how easy the scooter is to lift onto its main stand, a small detail perhaps, but one that adds to the Burgman’s everyday usability. Suzuki Burgman Street: Engine and chassis Peak torque now arrives earlier at 5,250rpm, alongside a revised CVT setup. Overall, the Burgman Street produces 8.31bhp at 6,500rpm and 10.2Nm of torque at 5,250rpm. Suzuki always believes in the fact that each and every component needs to be optimised to ensure better performance. So all through this section you will notice that certain things have become lighter, some have become stronger and so on. The 125cc engine has been tuned to achieve a high compression ratio and improved fuel efficiency. The intake port and combustion chamber have been optimised to enhance airflow. While peak torque is now achieve