I have a 2006 Burgman 400. I love it. I even out ran my brother in law on his Harley. Every time he shifted gears I'd pass him all the way up to highway speeds.
@savr1200gs
8 ай бұрын
Thanks for the review. My Dad owns this scooter and tours Europe with me Italy, Austria this summer. At 87 with dodgy hips these bike able him to continue doing something he loves. Very capable mode of transport 👍
@volt8684
8 ай бұрын
Commuted on honda 50/70/90/125 for 40 yrs got soaked and cold. Bought an xmax250 10 yrs ago. No chain, easy belt change at 12 k weather protection, dry legs and feet. Not good on fuel but even 250 out accelerate normal cars. Fantastic vehicles. Don’t replace a proper bike imo. Rode mine to southern Spain and back twice. Cruising 65-70. Biggest thing for me was no chain maintenance and no need for piling on protective clothing. Maintenance is easy too. Only bug bear is rear tyre change. Fair bit of work. Ok if can do self. I didn’t pay a lot for mine but think they are very expensive now. Also very stealable. Even second hand pricey. Some of the lesser known brands have rear monoshock suspension now, better that crude twin springs which is a bit crashy. I found that it was my go to transport nip to shops park on pavement. Very seductive once you’ve had one.
@steveburns4543
8 ай бұрын
I've just bought exactly this bike for commuting. With a top box I can take a jacket and briefcase. When I get to work even if I'm away from the office I can leave all my gear in the bike. In the Bournemouth city traffic it the perfect mode of transport. In the summer the missus jumps on the back and we hardly use the car. Free parking everywhere. It's brilliant.
@LambChopRides
8 ай бұрын
Sounds great!
@redgeallen8867
2 ай бұрын
Which top box did you get? How does it mount?
@steveburns4543
2 ай бұрын
@@redgeallen8867 the genuine Suzuki one with the large top box.
@redgeallen8867
2 ай бұрын
@@steveburns4543 Oh wow I didn't realize that Suzuki made OEM accessories for the Burgman. You may have just convinced me to go for the Burgman over the Yamaha Xmax. I didn't see an OEM top case for the Xmax.
@thatoneguy94512
Ай бұрын
I have the 2020 burgman 400, just hit 5k miles on it. I drive it work 3 days a week, take it on the highway this thing is my daily mode of transportation
@davidphillips7255
7 ай бұрын
The best part of Maxi scoots is long distance touring. The room, space, weather protection and comfort are awesome. Also no chain to adjust. The best part of the Burgman are the killer twin front discs and excellent ABS. Compared to the braking on any of the bikes I've had, the Burgman rules. For the quickest reaction in an emergency; you can't beat handbrakes. My 500F is for day rides in the twisties. Fun yes but it doesn't have the same room or comfort for long travel.
@fingerhorn4
6 ай бұрын
I had a Burgman 400 a few years ago. Apart from the heavy weight pushing it around parking spots and the over-firm suspension it was a brilliant scooter. No-one could ever complain it was sluggish. Just before they were withdrawn from the UK I traded down for a Burgman 200 which is a lot lighter and still will do motorway speeds with ease. I did a 3000 mile tour of Spain and Portugal on it and only needed a small strap on bag behind me as its boot was also enormous. I loved the analogue, very clear gauges. BTW the 200 averaged 95 miles to the gallon. I never felt I needed any more power. Thanks for the review.
@calgary2800
5 ай бұрын
Wow 95 mpg,,, that amazing. I have the 200 too and get almost 70 mpg. I weigh 132 lbs
@3doorpete
8 ай бұрын
Nice review. I have motorbikes and scooter and love both. The Forza 350 Maxi scooter I have is 20kg down on the Burgman with similar power, more space, is £1k cheaper and has a brilliant electric screen! Perfect for commuting or trips to the shops. 82mpg too. Great fun in environments where motorbikes are a pain. The motorbikes are fun in areas Scooters aren't, so great to have both in the garage!
@georgem2456
7 ай бұрын
The Forza 350 has a brilliant engine. Smooth, but torquey and very reliable. Not the fastest scooter in its category, but it gets you from A to B effortlessly and in great comfort
@charlieboyvespa8610
7 ай бұрын
Had one..sold it didn't have proper feet forward ride like burger but engine a peach
@gergelyturcsanyi6743
5 ай бұрын
I was going to buy a Forza, but I sat on Burgman. It's million times better than that Honda from Thailand. So I bought a Burgman.
@simonryder4857
8 ай бұрын
Two bikes in my garage. Ducati Multistrada V4S and Kawasaki J300 scooter for zipping up and down to the shops. Discovered the joys of scootering years ago on a holiday and rent one everywhere we go. Even tour Devon and Cornwall on mine 2 up with a top box and beat the tourist traffic in summer!! Love them 😎
@taebert
8 ай бұрын
I had an '07 Burgman 400. It was wonderful machine. Powerful and heavy enough to ride on the Hi-way, yet still returned approximately 70 mpg (US gal). the space under the seat could accommodate a case of beer. I got rid of it over concerns of riding while I was the sole breadwinner of a young family. With my kids all grown now, I got back into riding a few years ago. I would love to buy another. My biggest hurdle is that I need to get rid of one of my other bikes to make room in the shed for it. Thanks for the video!
@1966johnnywayne
7 ай бұрын
The sacrifices we make for our families...get the scoot...you won't regret it.
@neilwiddison6529
8 ай бұрын
Just brought an 06 model in mint condition, for £1000. Taking it touring next year. Cant wait. I also have 2 motorbikes and this thing is loads of fun.
@user-sw2lv3zp6o
8 ай бұрын
Great purchase. Well done.
@neilwiddison6529
8 ай бұрын
@user-sw2lv3zp6o thanks mate, been after one for a few years and just went for it, yes the owner who had it before me didn't use it and just wanted to sell it quickly
@philk9227
6 ай бұрын
Had a couple of 400 Burgmans over the years and then a couple of 300 Kymcos. Love maxi scooters. They are incredibly practical and a whole lot of fun. We definitely need to embrace them more here in the UK.
@Nooziterp1
4 ай бұрын
As a former owner of several maxi-scooters I wholeheartedly agree!
@MatNewtonTrio
8 ай бұрын
Nothing wrong with a Maxi. I’d happily have one for the office run. Lots of people tour on them. Cheap to run, very easy to ride, perfect for the job intended. Like you say, you can still do the cars at the lights 😂 👊
@joewarcupinhull
8 ай бұрын
I use a Honda PCX 160 for my commute in Australia I have to agree with absolutely everything you say in this! It does 120kph so sits on the highway just fine (obviously not for a long time) but it’s manageable The fuel consumption is amazing and it’s fun to ride. It does have TC which I did think was pointless until filtering and accelerating on a white line in the wet… It does serve a purpose
@RRRRefuelRideRace
8 ай бұрын
A great little machine. Just rode the 125 model. Can check my content mate. :)
@johnmartin7158
7 ай бұрын
I have a Yamaha XMax Scooter for running around on in NZ.
@RRRRefuelRideRace
7 ай бұрын
@@johnmartin7158 Cool. It for sure does what it is needed.
@1966johnnywayne
7 ай бұрын
I've got a PCX150 and a Forza300 sitting in my garage here in Canada waiting for the snow to end...I envy you guys being able to ride year round.
@RRRRefuelRideRace
7 ай бұрын
@@1966johnnywayne Nice to hear that. Still some 2 months at least to go. :) Drop by bro. You may like my content. :)
@clownworld-honk410
8 ай бұрын
I rented a 125 scooter in the south of France last summer. It was perfect for nipping around in. Parking anywhere in Saint Tropez. Good for about 60 mph. If I had rented a 750 Triumph which was a (more expensive) option, I would have been worse off. 😊
@cookielover1018TM
3 ай бұрын
I got the Burgman 650 and the AK550 love the fun on these scoots, good to see more scoot videos, thanks 😊
@jasonodeorain366
Ай бұрын
Hi there On 650 what was your mpg
@cookielover1018TM
Ай бұрын
I don't worry about gas mileage, I'm sure it's between 50 to 60 miles per gallon, I'm never at the gas station
@floydonwheels
8 ай бұрын
Now you've seen the dark side, you've got to try a Yamaha Tmax. Amazing machine and a lot more than a commuter. Go on 😀👍
@jubei6802
8 ай бұрын
YAS!
@peter7624
3 ай бұрын
They are the king of scooters and handle better than the Burger, but the Burger is more economical and easier to repair/service. I've had both.
@jonnyvt6602
8 ай бұрын
May wife had a Honda PCX 125 and I had a Yamaha 350; I used to take every opportunity to go out on the Scoot, was such a fun, and that's what it's all about😊
@nickrider5220
8 ай бұрын
You were poetry in motion on the Burgman Chopsy 😎 Totally with you on embracing scooters, they're fun and practical, feel a lot lighter than they are too.
@LambChopRides
8 ай бұрын
Absolutely! Man and machine in perfect harmony 😆👍
@tommoso55
8 ай бұрын
The 650 is a better scooter, big mistake Suzuki not producing them anymore imho
@nickrider5220
8 ай бұрын
The 650 was brilliant, loved riding those !
@marklee2618
8 ай бұрын
The 650 was a brilliant bit of kit, great grip and so comfy
@jh9493
8 ай бұрын
I had one, amazing machines
@dank9288639
8 ай бұрын
they should make a burgman with a busa engine in it to compete with the adv 750 lol
@FrozenDung
8 ай бұрын
Didn't pass emissions so it didn't matter if it was better when you aren't allowed to sell it...
@bakedbeanzontoast9078
8 ай бұрын
My late Dad had a Burgman 400 years ago, just like a giant twist and go 50 cc scooter, but can do proper speeds and like riding an armchair, Great machines.👍👍👍
@peter7624
3 ай бұрын
Didn't think they made them that far back! 😆
@twistandgo3414
8 ай бұрын
My dad had one of these (black with red wheels) so the exact same model. He had many, many ' proper' big bikes over the years and bought this as it was comfy and easier to manage when he was having serious health issues. He absolutely loved it and swore by it, I sadly never rode it as wasn't really interested at the time, probably due to the same said stigma that you mentioned! 😅 Certainly looks like it goes better than I thought it would or gave it credit for! Sadly don't have either now, if only we all had a crystal ball! Lovely little review, but can see why he loved it so much! 😂👍👌😎
@1966johnnywayne
7 ай бұрын
After nearly forty years of riding, I put my butt on a smaller scoot a couple of years ago for the first time and I was sold. I've got a Honda Forza300 now and I ride this more than I ever rode any of my other bikes. Yeah, I get a bit of ribbing...but none of them ride their bikes nearly as much as me. My truck barely moves during the riding months, which has been extended due to the scoot.
@twistandgo3414
7 ай бұрын
@@1966johnnywayne Ace! Glad to hear it. I'm contemplating getting one myself soon or in the next month or two. It's mainly and initially for a charity ride this year but would rather get something I like and that means something rather than a shorter term flash in the pan turnaround. I really like the Adv350, the looks of that really do it for me and would be perfect for the sort of roads that I ride and what i'd need from it. Id also be keeping my bigger bikes though.
@stevelynes8058
5 ай бұрын
Had a Forza 350 - great bike.Got rid of for a Vespa 300GTS which was also great.That went for an Enfield 350 classic but I've recently acquired a 2009 Burgman 400 for Charity ride in May over toGermany - see you on the ride hopefully. ADV would be a great choice. @@twistandgo3414
@martinturner9296
8 ай бұрын
I got a early carburetored one chops . Ride all year round bloody brilliant thing for running back and forward to work. Especially when it's raining . It takes everything I throw at it any shitty weather it just laughs at it . Save me big bikes for the nice days . A great review chops . 👍
@charliebaker3389
8 ай бұрын
Riding an xadv 750 great fun. You’re right LC there’s a stigma but it’s fun because most car drivers expect 125cc performance but these larger scooters can hold their own.
@ridewithme7636
8 ай бұрын
If you are this excited about the burgman then you’d go nuts over the T Max.
@LambChopRides
8 ай бұрын
I should!
@spangoz1000
8 ай бұрын
T max will top out at 115mph , yes 115 mph on a scoot .
@johnmartin7158
7 ай бұрын
TMax is royalty.
@ArmadilloGodzilla
7 ай бұрын
And the Forza 750 is an even better ride, albeit missing heated seat and electric windscreen. Can't go wrong with either tho!
@jasontomica8938
4 ай бұрын
Much more money is the problem
@SouthWest-jj8yu
8 ай бұрын
I have been biking for over forty years and had never even sat on a scooter until last year. I’ve got a few bikes but fancied a scooter so bought a BMW C400GT. It’s fantastic for getting around bit more expensive than some but very well spec’d. It has a 350cc engine does about 90-95mph with 70-80mpg sits 70 or above on the motorway 2 up. Small wheels but 120 front 150 rear mean pretty decent handling. ABS traction, twin bybre radial mounted brakes braided hoses. Can’t beat it for just nipping around or getting out and about.
@LambChopRides
8 ай бұрын
Yes exactly brilliant for that! 👍
@charlieboyvespa8610
7 ай бұрын
Wait till the big four figure service comes along eek
@SouthWest-jj8yu
7 ай бұрын
@@charlieboyvespa8610 I’m sure it’ll be fine, the big service is at 12k that’s when the belt and rollers get changed and as luck would have it I have a brother who can do that for me so just cost of the parts, although I’ll probably have sold by then anyway. This years service was about £140 so not too bad so far.
@stevellewellyn7192
8 ай бұрын
Great video. Very entertaining. Been riding scooters for years due to their practicality and fun. Never understood the odd UK attitude towards them. Your video puts their attributes across very well and perhaps it'll help the nay-sayers to overcome their preconceptions of cool. They've been missing out for a long time now. Keep up the good work Lamb Chops... ride more scooters... try the Piaggio Beverly 400S if you can. I'd be really interested to see what you make of that uncool sounding bike. I think you'll be smitten. 👍
@mcasey6881
8 ай бұрын
I bought a new one in the summer and agree with everything you said, they are just so easy to use. There's only one big snag, I'm absolutely paranoid about parking it up, as there are so many scumbag thieves out there I know its just a matter of time before it vanishes. Takes the edge off the whole experience unfortunately.
@kevinroberts2395
8 ай бұрын
I agree. This class of scooter is so underrated. What a great subject bike and vid.
@liuhongqian
Ай бұрын
You sounds like Darth Vader in "Star War". Very cool, man! LOL
@peter7624
3 ай бұрын
The traction control might seem like a joke to bikers used to big power, but it is actually a good thing with a torquey single cylinder motor and a 13" rear wheel. In the wet without it the rear wheel can spin up if you give a decent handful of revs. I've got an earlier model (2012) which I've had for about 3 years now, and have had the rear wheel spin up and step out on wet roundabouts when I've been a bit careless with my throttle hand. Great video. You had fun!
@RRRRefuelRideRace
8 ай бұрын
This is a great machine. Honestly I never tried the Burgman, but I think that it is a great scooter. I rode the Beverly 400 and the Tmax 560 and both were fun to ride. Great video Lamb, just like always, you nailed it. :) Cheers bro.
@TrulyUniqueOne
8 ай бұрын
I have a 650 burgman, I didn't like it at first but as an everyday commuter do it all bike it's hard to beat
@user-sw2lv3zp6o
8 ай бұрын
I used to hate scooters until I rode one. I had been in Chiang Rai a while before I got round to riding. It was a Honda Wave 125i. I'd always fancied one as they are iconic. It was awful. I couldn't wait for the week's rental to end. When it did, I rented a Yamaha Aerox 155 scooter. I was blown away by the acceleration, although the suspension was rubbish. At the end of the week's rental, I bought one. Over three years later, it's my day-to-day transport, although I have two motorcycles, as well. The Burgman is good. Don't like the styling. They should stick the engine in an adventure styled one with good, long-travel suspension, and they'd dominate the market. Nick
@hankwojo
8 ай бұрын
I have one. I mounted a GIVI 47 liter topbox on the back. Now I have tons of storage and go on long day trips. 70 mpg! I agree. A thousand Italians can't be wrong.
@neilwiddison6529
8 ай бұрын
I have just got a burghman, I want to mount the givi top box off my cb500 on it, .....
@TheOneXLGI
3 ай бұрын
I have this and also own Honda CB1000. Since I got the Burgman, Honda is used only on sundays. Everything else is done with Burgman.
@davidstiglitz4341
8 ай бұрын
Saved a fortune on rail fares and the start and end of the working day was great fun..highly recommended.
@johnnydj32
8 ай бұрын
Scooters are brilliant, I commute on a Honda PCX 125. 180 miles to the tank, £11 to fill it. Keeps the big bike off the road during winter.
@PDCRed
8 ай бұрын
We need more commuters on scooters and the like. I'm considering riding the wife's Cbf250 to the office and leaving the car at home.
@johnfrary9589
8 ай бұрын
I have always had a scooter in the garage alongside my Hayabusa, stuff like Vespa Lambretta,Tmax, Forza all sorts over the years can’t live without one. Everyone should try it
@LambChopRides
8 ай бұрын
100% agree 👍
@philipmillen4271
8 ай бұрын
Ive had the same idea and the brilliant lads at Gedges honda loaned me the 350 adv for a weekend, it was a total blast, plenty of oomph 70 plus mpg and also managed a load of shopping under the caverness seat, going to try a few more, these things make so much sense as regards getting around all year, fuel, tax and insurance costs, easy maintanence , dont give a shte what people think , these are a no brainer and riding through the winter keeps you on your toes
@alastairday8451
6 ай бұрын
I owned a Honda XADV and it really was one of the best fun bikes I've ever owned. Wouldn't be surprised if I ended up with another in a couple of years
@ninja12lawbreaker
8 ай бұрын
I have been frightening my kids for ages saying I would love a big fat scooter with a top box. mainly for those short local trips to get beer or something for dinner, twist and go, easy peasy
@neilbenton1152
8 ай бұрын
So glad you like it mate , I've just purchased a Honda adv 350 scoot and its hilarious only done 500 miles so far but it is so much fun and I actually love the looks, I've got a aprilla tuono factory 2019 aswell but the handbrake won't even think about getting on the back of that 😂 , I'm off to Portugal in April and think I might even take the adv 350 , any chance you can test that scooter I think you would like it , the only problem I can see with these scooters is nobody nods back 😂
@jeffsmith3850
8 ай бұрын
Great video that and the real world overtakes very useful. When i lived in mallorca i had a kymco 125 maxi and it did everything we needed and two up shopping etc. ended up moving back to the uk and shipped it back, rode it from ramsgate to suffolk from the delivery company and parked it up. Never got to get it on road in uk and sadly scrapped it which was a shame. Did my full bike licence snd only then i found out i needed a cbt for it 😂 only been riding it in spain for three years on a uk car licence 🤦🏼♂ now got a 850 GSA And a 2023 street triple rs but feeling the want for the forza 350 for round town. Ironically the advanced police motorcyclist i bought my gsa off had bought the forza 350 for the London commute. Keep up the great work. You and Andy are my two go toos for real world. Tmf shows you the headlights at night you show how fast they go 😎
@johnsteel4719
8 ай бұрын
BMW gave me one of these for the day while the XR was being serviced. For city riding there’s nothing better than one of these or something similar. You can carry loads and riding is pain and stress fee. Loads less faff. And you seem to have more time to see stuff. I wouldn’t be without my overpowered monster machines but if I rode into town each day it would be on one these things.
@MrG61-u9k
8 ай бұрын
It'll keep your lady parts cool in the summer.
@LambChopRides
8 ай бұрын
Haha 😆
@herbiecomputerservice8172
8 ай бұрын
I Live in Holland. Love your enthousiasm. Im using this also to commute to work approx 90km every day. I have a 2008 model I really love it. There are ofcourse some really cool models and brands but they have a much higher likelyhood of to be stolen. You see more and more maxiscooters on dutch roads. But still you're not really considered part of the motorcycle club. Only 30% of motorcycles will greet you. But I dont care. Im daily checking the weather app to see if I can take the scooter again :-)
@siraff4461
8 ай бұрын
I agree with one caveat. Insurance should be calculated seperately for scooters to other two wheelers. They are many times more likely to be used for commuting which between the roads and where they get left is a massive increase in risk.
@mikedignum1868
7 ай бұрын
I had one of these when I commuted into London for work...Lots of weather protection. Doesnt look like the design has changed much.
@1966johnnywayne
7 ай бұрын
Here in Canada there is definitely a stigma amongst motorcyclists regards riding a scooter, however car drivers love to chat me up at stop lights (I guess we don't present as threatening)...everybody seems to think that anybody should be able to buy a scoot and ride it the same day without a license or training??? I ride a Honda Forza 300 and I absolutely love this thing. I enjoy riding it more than any of the motorcycles I've owned over my near forty years of riding, and at 5' 8", I love being able to stretch out on it. I'm just hoping that Honda Canada brings the Maxi-Scoot back...I'd like to trade up to the Forza 350 in a nice blue. As to electric scooters, I have to disagree with you there. BMW's electric scoot "range is a whopping 130 kilometres"...at nearly twice the price of the Burgman, and no storage...and it's "Cyber Truck F'Ugly".
@Finnv893
5 ай бұрын
Where are you going to get a Forza in Canada now?
@1966johnnywayne
5 ай бұрын
@@Finnv893 You can only find them used these days. I picked up a mint 2016 Forza (last year Honda brought them into Canada) off FB Marketplace last year with 390kms on it and about a thousand bucks worth of Honda accessories (old lady fell ill and never rode it) for about $3800..can't recall the exact amount. Not as fuel efficient as my 2018 PCX150, but definitely a step up in capability...comfortably runs up and down the #401.
@StuAff
8 ай бұрын
+1 on trying the Tmax. Test the Xmax 300 as well- I have one, plus the (now discontinued) 400- as powerful as the Burgman 400 but a lot lighter, 180kg, excellent handling. They're great at long distance stuff- took my 400 to Manchester last year, 500 miles at 68 mpg and about five hours each way. 300 barely slower and 90-95 mpg.
@docmarten8382
8 ай бұрын
Welcome to scoots! Bought a Forza350 2 years ago, changed it this year for a X-ADV750, both brilliant, the ADV is off the scale of scoots. Still have a normal bike, but a convert to scoots, especially as you get older and more aches and pains.
@ArmadilloGodzilla
7 ай бұрын
Have ordered a Forza 750 since it has better comfort than the x-adv and wife preferred it. Ofc with heated grips and a smart top box. Black with gold rims, awesome looking bit of kit.
@ruffleschips9055
5 ай бұрын
Is the 750 chain drive or belt or shaft??
@stekwack
8 ай бұрын
I bought a 2012 plate 400 burgman to go work and back on for £800 as a dealer px goes really well 90 mph where the law allows and great fun grinding out the exahust and side stand
@Bachu.California
4 ай бұрын
Riding Suzuki burgman 400 cc in California, going on freeway 85 miles easily ❤
@dean-does-stuff-81
8 ай бұрын
I have had my Honda Forza 350 for the past 2.5 years. Honestly, one of my most favourite bikes I have owned. I just love a scooter...
@bigboost2641
8 ай бұрын
As well as a litre bike I have a scooter for nipping about, they are brilliant and I’ve owned it for 6 years. I have a Yamaha Xmax 400, still does nearly 100 mph and motorway are easy.
@spangoz1000
8 ай бұрын
The ultimate scoot, I give you ths T max tech max, Basically a motorcycle dressed as a scooter. Expensive but one heck of a peice of kit. Took the sting out of not being able to ride bikes due to medical issues 😢.
@MrJulianbowden
8 ай бұрын
The Cooper knows its coming 😂😂
@skysurferuk
Ай бұрын
I wonder why they're more popular in Europe? Something to do with the lack of heat & bloody incessant rain, perhaps?
@dean-does-stuff-81
8 ай бұрын
Just look how much fun you had on it... I bloody love my scooter..
@BoatingBiker
6 ай бұрын
Nice riding mate. You have discovered the world of the Super Scooter.
@KVenturi
8 ай бұрын
I love the burgman, I have the little one 125cc and its so good for commuting to work
@darrenhall6509
8 ай бұрын
Thank you for that Chopsy, made me laugh, some real go for it overtakes. No wonder you often see them on the news used in Greater London for nicking stuff, especially with all that storage space.
@TexasSteele67
8 ай бұрын
My wife has the Honda PCX 125 - love it !!!!
@garybrown4854
8 ай бұрын
HA HA been saving this one then Chopsy , with the absents of small faired proper motorcycles of late this looks like a good solution , perfect ride to work .
@douglasgreen437
2 ай бұрын
The Suzuki Ingrid Burgman..😂..Great Maxi-scooter..
@sonofodin5514
6 ай бұрын
I purchased a kymco CV3 as I only have a car licence at the moment. What a great machine it is too basically a maxi scooter I guess....sort off 😂
@Thegeordiemonkey
8 ай бұрын
Get a ride of a Tmax, its king of the scooters and can outhandle sportbikes, its fantastic.
@mclarnonc2002
8 ай бұрын
Traffic light Grand Prix! Love it, and yes the 650 was awesome and let you ride confidently on motorways.
@TrulyUniqueOne
8 ай бұрын
I've recently bought a 2015 model had 3800 miles when I bought, I've put 5k miles on it in as many months great mode of transport
@fantastic1965
8 ай бұрын
Steven Hawkins was right. Parallel universes do exist. Here's one where LCR rides scooters, says they're great and gets comments in his video praising the review. I'm scared to open my garage door in case my Gixxer & RSV have turned into a C90 and Honda Express.
@LambChopRides
8 ай бұрын
Haha 🤣🤣 love it 😆👍
@christopherhorton5449
8 ай бұрын
A great review. I have ridden one in Italy and really enjoyed it. The problem is the UK weather and them getting nicked.
@SSS-mp8th
8 ай бұрын
Not many offered in the US, but the Burgman and Xmax are good choices. We mostly don't get the maxi-scooters that Europe does.
@1966johnnywayne
7 ай бұрын
Same thing here in Canada. I had to buy used 2016 Forza300 last year...the last year that Honda brought them in. Everybody offers 50cc, but not much in the Maxi's. Fortunately the old gal didn't ride the scoot...only 390kms (240 miles) on it.
@maurice5458
8 ай бұрын
I have the 2009 model, with full Malossi transmission. Also Givi Airflow windshield. great bike. Don't care what people say. But it's a great bike. Thank you for the review.
@stevelynes8058
5 ай бұрын
I've Givi Airflow on my Burgy 400 - best extra you can buy. Total protection and even stops wind blast on the hands or at least mine seems to.
@carsyoungtimerfreak1149
7 ай бұрын
The first question: how do you regard your commute? A necessity or a bit of enjoyment? For me it is a bit of enjoyment. I do own a scooter. almost never use it. If you want to be safe, you have to put on proper gear. If you hit the tarmac when on a scooter it is not much better than when you are on a motorbike. And a scooter is just as high risk in snow and ice than a motorbike. So... where are the benefits? Most of my days I commute on my RT, only when there is snow or ice I take 4 wheels in stead of 2, for safety reasons of course. Rain does not bother me, weather protection on the RT is pretty good and I always wear proper gear, also in the summer. The RT has plenty of storage space. In this respect 4 wheels will always be better... And on those days that I really, really want to enjoy my commute I take either my VFR or my CBR. Not practical but lots of fun, not even the RT can give that, let alone a scooter. And, for the record, I am 71...
@bren106
8 ай бұрын
My first two wheeler when I was still a bit undecided about going to bikes was a £600 Honda Pantheon 125 scooter. Ran it for 4 years, alongside a Chinese geared 125 after the first year. Still get a hankering for a Piaggio three wheeler or even the newish Kymco 530 trike, I do have these weird thoughts at times so who knows? Never grow up and become an old geezer is my philosophy.
@MatBettinson
8 ай бұрын
Tmax is the best bike I've ever owned. I traded a 1290 SAS for it. So I like my big, fast bikes and all. But as a daily rider, the Tmax is utterly sublime. Scooters a great, Maxiscooters are bad ass. :)
@johnmartin7158
7 ай бұрын
I wish I could afford the TMax. What an awesome scoot. Mines an XMax.
@richardgiles2484
7 ай бұрын
Had a test ride on a Bergmann 650 and that was amazing 👏 really good all round inc the motorway 😂
@rjmockett
7 ай бұрын
If you like that try a T Max 560 . I have had them for 20 years or so from the first 500 to the current 560 . Goes well with a GSA . Great bikes though stolen too often
@leecbracing
8 ай бұрын
I always loved the maxi scooters had a few now
@drdoolittle5724
8 ай бұрын
Desperate days LC, advertising a 400 as a 'maxi' ! My 700 Honda Integra must then be an 'ultimate', don't you think? Seasons Greetings and keep the quality coming?
@LambChopRides
8 ай бұрын
It's been a tough end to the year! 😆
@DaleMt09sp
8 ай бұрын
Used to have a Peugeot speed fight 50cc 2t and a gilera runner 125sp 2t some of the most fun I’ve had on 2 wheels the gilera did 75-80 with a bit of fettling and I used to get pulled out on all the time with people expecting me to be going 30mph
@stevetaylor8698
8 ай бұрын
I really can't see the point of a rev counter on a scooter (to be frank, they're not much use on a bike/car) given that its got auto gearing. A nice, big analogue clock, the type that keeps the time, would be more beneficial.
@davidstiglitz4341
8 ай бұрын
Great video. Took me back 3 years. Amazing fun.
@beanburnham01
8 ай бұрын
I own and love my multistrada 1200s, but probably use my scoot more. I refuse to live my life without a scoot again. And I’m in the states so get plenty of shit for riding it and don’t care. I’m in a beach city in California and it’s way more fun to run around town than my Duc.
@LambChopRides
8 ай бұрын
Great arnt they 👍
@michaelpearson4474
8 ай бұрын
Looking at this Chopsy. I am dreading the day (fast approaching), that I have to buy with the bias more to my head, rather than my heart 😉😳😳😁
@LambChopRides
8 ай бұрын
Yeah.. I wouldn't have one as an only bike obviously
@redleadervfr-v4906
8 ай бұрын
Wow Chops you sure know how get the best out of a scooter👍👏👏
@fantastic1965
8 ай бұрын
Chopsy roll that intro with the Burgman. Don't drop that Burgman. Push it into a quarry.
@mrcintheuk4641
8 ай бұрын
Friend is a Yamaha mechanic. He hates servicing scooters in view of all the bodywork that needs to be removed. The customers aren't too pleased either when they see the labour bill to remove and put back all the bodywork!!! However, I rented a little 125cc Peugeot scooter in Rhodes this year - quality was poor but couldn't beat it in town or slow out of town roads.
@paul5683
5 ай бұрын
There really isn't the need to take off the body panels on a scooter. The oil change is done at the rear bottom with easy access to the drain plug and filter. The drive belt hardly ever needs to be serviced. No chain cleaning, no chain oiling, no chain adjustments for stretch and clean with the belt drive being enclosed in a complete cover.
@SPM1966SPM
8 ай бұрын
Another informative and entertaining video, thanks Chopsy!
@Icem4n84
8 ай бұрын
The problem is for 7k I'd rather have a 390 adventure bike..
@LambChopRides
8 ай бұрын
Yeah good alternative 👍
@jasontomica8938
4 ай бұрын
7k it's 10k usd out the door
@steve_gooner0014
8 ай бұрын
I have had quite a few large capacity scooters over the years and they are great commuter bikes, but unfortunately they are also the bike of choice for the thieves of large city's so are more prone to be stolen than traditional bikes.
@LambChopRides
8 ай бұрын
Yes theft I would imagine is a worry...
@stephenchapman8344
8 ай бұрын
Certainly looks like it can perform. Would be nice to see more of them on the roads. 👍
@timlangley8926
8 ай бұрын
big scooters are great once you get the hang of it
@gaz-gemw5801
8 ай бұрын
Merry Christmas Chops to you and your family, have a wonderful time.😊😊😊😊👍🏻
@LambChopRides
8 ай бұрын
Same to you 👍
@davidstiglitz4341
8 ай бұрын
I met all of them commuting to London at 7.00 am every day!!
@RobbiePfunder
5 ай бұрын
i literally might buy this tomorrow i think im in love
@ownyourworld
8 ай бұрын
I agree , more of them rather than selfish people sitting in there cars creating more traffic.
@HomoKieran
8 ай бұрын
The reason they're not more popular is because it's so expensive to get a licence to be able to ride one, so anyone interested in just commuting shorter distances mostly around town is going to do a CBT (or if they're old enough that their drivers licence allows) for 160 quid and get a 125 for under 3 grand. The people with the money and time to get a proper licence are those interested in riding proper motorcycles, and for 7 grand they can get a hell of a lot more bike than a Burgman.
@sizzers58
8 ай бұрын
I've never understood either why they have never been particularly popular or why so many people seem to be against them and simply just look down on them. After the Mods in the sixties and the early seventies I've just really never seen them since (you remember the ones; 60 chrome mirrors, 20 headlights with Union Jack flags masted up on the back).
@LambChopRides
8 ай бұрын
Yes absolutely! Different breed them chrome mirror brigade. Don't expect a nod or wave either! 😆
@SkuStyle
8 ай бұрын
You should try an off-road scooter like the Yamaha TTX Adventure, Honda do one also the Honda X-ADV.... Be fun!
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