Ok, first of all thanks for your replies they are exactly what I was after. Second, I must apologise if I have upset anyone. It seems I may have jumped the gun and assumed that the oil consumption issues were widespread, it seems they are more likely to be isolated. My fault entirely for reading google search results and not taking into account the amount of burgman 400's sold worldwide.
Special apologies to gn2 who I was a bit rude to.
I shall keep the burgman 400 on my list and look for a test ride.
Thanks

The Silverwing doesn't 'feel' big although it's probably bigger than the Burgman400 and heavier, too.

Here are the overall dimensions of the Silverwing 600 (not the new one):

Overall Length: 2275mm - 89.6"
Overall Width: 770mm - 30.3"
Overall Height: 1430mm - 56.3"
Seat Height: 740mm - 29.1"
Wheelbase: 1595mm - 62.8"
Ground Clearance: 140mm - 5.5"
Dry Weight: 215kg - 474lbs
Fuel Capacity: 16ltr

Perhaps one of the Burger fans can post the 400's dimensions for comparison.

I'm guessing that the OP is referring to the old AN400X/Y models from 1999-2000. When ridden hard these could throw their oil into the airbox via a crankcase breather & if not checked would lead to early demise. I had an X model which did this, although it presented no real problem because I pulled the dipstick out once in a while, and I know of another one that seized because of it. I certainly don't know anything about the later models having oil consumption problems though.

Oh, and welcome!

i should not be showing you the below two scoots, as they on my special list that people miss.... as they will both suit your needs, especially the sym 400i for roominess, and in as new condition, not getting much ebay viewing as posted wrong, so a cash buyer could get £200 or so off the £2999 price... a great deal .. only 822 miles on a 2012 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/151747340212? ... EBIDX%3AIT


and the xmax 400 is a very good condition machine with all the extras as well for touring etc fully seviced with 2000 miles on the clock so just run in http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201386171240? ... EBIDX%3AIT

Thanks for your help, info and suggestions, the sym looks interesting and has been added to the list.

Welcome to the forum, where in Oxfordshire are you?

As for the burger using oil, i'm pretty sure that was the early versions when riding at 80 for a sustained period, I had a 1999 model and never used oil and a 2010 model the same, but I don't thrash my rides

Hi Dave and welcome. I have nothing to add to what has been said above.