A learner-friendly version of Suzuki’s maxi scooter has been absent from showroom floors for a few years now, so the return of the Burgman name on a 125cc scooter will be well received by the firm’s dealers. The new Burgman Street 125EX is an Indian-built commuter scooter that is noticeably smaller than the previous incarnation, but is claimed to bring new levels of performance and practicality.
The SEP (Suzuki Eco Performance) engine is shared with the Address 125 and Avensis 125 scooters (see BDN Sept 2022) and is claimed to give more than 145mpg with a power output of 8.5hp and a CO2 output of just 44g/km. On the Burgman the SEP motor is fitted with a new Silent Start system, as well as an auto stop/start system to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. For the rider there is an LCD dash display plus practical touches like 21.5 litres of underseat storage, two helmet hooks and a pair of utility hooks for extra carrying capacity. There’s a front compartment with a built in USB charging port for holding a mobile phone too. Pricing for the Burgman Street 125EX will be confirmed closer to its spring launch into dealerships, but Suzuki has finally decided on the pricing of its other two 125cc scooters, the Address and Avensis, which will be £2499 and £2699 respectively.
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