Very quiet - where are the Burgman owners?
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Re: Very quiet - where are the Burgman owners?
Ah, thanks Capitano.
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Re: Very quiet - where are the Burgman owners?
This is much as I thought. I considered a Burgman, having had two in the past. But the Forza puts out the same bhp but is lighter. And (I think) it has more underseat storage. Plus the very useful electric screen. So I think the lack of posts on Burgmans is due to being fewer of them about as people are thinking the same way as I did and buying Forzas instead.
As to the seat height, I just about manage (my inside leg is 29 inches). Anyone with shorter legs than mine would have no chance.
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Re: Very quiet - where are the Burgman owners?
At my age, 79, just about manage is not an option. I don’t have the strength in my legs for tiptoe or one foot down and feel better with both feet down. The Burgman and my 400/4 are fine but the Triumph 400 and Honda GB350 are just not possible I’m afraid. Weight is also a consideration for pushing out of the garage..Ministerofsillywalks wrote: ↑Wed Jun 04, 2025 11:19 amThis is much as I thought. I considered a Burgman, having had two in the past. But the Forza puts out the same bhp but is lighter. And (I think) it has more underseat storage. Plus the very useful electric screen. So I think the lack of posts on Burgmans is due to being fewer of them about as people are thinking the same way as I did and buying Forzas instead.
As to the seat height, I just about manage (my inside leg is 29 inches). Anyone with shorter legs than mine would have no chance.
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Re: Very quiet - where are the Burgman owners?
My Forza is OK at the moment but when I am older (I am 66 now) it may not be. But I might have something else by then. Same for the weight. OK at the moment but maybe not in the future.
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Re: Very quiet - where are the Burgman owners?
I traded my Silverwing 600 for a Forza 350 simply because of the weight; at 72 as I was then (76 this month), the 'Wing was too heavy for me to push about.
My inside leg measurement is 31" and adequate, although not ideal, for the Forza.
My inside leg measurement is 31" and adequate, although not ideal, for the Forza.
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Re: Very quiet - where are the Burgman owners?
Oh yeah, the Silverwing is a heavy beast. I tried to push one once and nearly put my back out

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Re: Very quiet - where are the Burgman owners?
I do wish they did a more modern silverwing. I guess the forza 750 is the nearest to it these days.
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