Behold! The 2013 Burgman 650!!!!

http://www.scooter-station.com/Suzuki-B ... -best.html

Snag is, its exactly the same as the 2012 Burgman in all essential details.............

Its now on Suzukis own website, yep pretty much the same

Yep, I was going to ask 'what's different?'. Could do with a slight styling freshen up me thinks.

All pure cosmetic, still the same bike so not new at all

Well there's definitely a few bits there Mr Meldrew, but as an on looker who's never owned a Burger it's difficult to spot any changes.

wozza wrote:Well there's definitely a few bits there Mr Meldrew, but as an on looker who's never owned a Burger it's difficult to spot any changes.

Yeah...its a slight restyle, rather than the completely new model that was trailed/promised/rumoured/speculated. Sorry Mr Suzuki, no sale....

The main item I spotted from the technical specs on Suzuki Uk is that the current model and I presume all previous models have a 'Gear' Final drive but the new 2013 model is a Chain! More to service and replacement? I must admit having 5 geared cogs to drive the rear wheel is a bit unusual.

Current 2012 Specs http://www.suzuki-gb.co.uk/bike/an650al2/

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS

Overall length: 2260mm (89in)
Overall width: 810mm (31.9in)
Overall height: 1435mm (56.5in)
Wheelbase: 1595mm (62.8in)
Seat height: 750mm (29.5in)
Kerb Mass: 277kg (610.7lbs)
Fuel capacity: 15.0litres (3.3 UK gallons)
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS

Engine capacity: 638cc
Engine: 4-stroke, 2-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC
Bore: 75.5mm x 71.3mm
Compression ratio: 11.2 : 1
Lubrication: Wet Sump
Ignition: Electronic ignition (Transistorised)
Fuel system: Fuel injection
Starter: Electric
Transmission: Computerised Suzuki Electronically-controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (SECVT)
Drive: Gear
CHASSIS SPECIFICATION

Front suspension: Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Rear suspension: Swingarm type, coil spring, oil damped
Front brakes: Disc, twin
Rear brakes: Disc
Front tyres: 120/70R15M/C 56H, tubeless
Rear tyres: 160/60R14M/C 65H, tubeless

New 2013 Specs (To be confirmed) http://www.suzuki-gb.co.uk/bike/an650zl3/

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS

Overall length: 2270mm (89.4in)
Overall width: 810mm (31.9in)
Overall height: 1430mm (56.3in)
Wheelbase: 1590mm (62.6in)
Seat height: 750mm (29.5in)
Fuel capacity: 15.0litres (3.3 UK gallons)
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS

Engine capacity: 638cc
Engine: 4-stroke, 2-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC
Bore: 75.5mm x 71.3mm
Compression ratio: 11.2:1
Lubrication: Wet sump
Ignition: Electronic ignition (Transisorised)
Transmission: SECVT
Drive: Chain
CHASSIS SPECIFICATION

Front suspension: Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Rear suspension: Swingarm type, coil spring, oil damped
Front brakes: Disc, twin
Rear brakes: Disc
Front tyres: 120/70R15M/C 56H, tubeless
Rear tyres: 160/60R14M/C 65H, tubeless

Seat height can be raised to 755mm

SPECIFICATION TO BE CONFIRMED

bornagainbiker wrote:The main item I spotted from the technical specs on Suzuki Uk is that the current model and I presume all previous models have a 'Gear' Final drive but the new 2013 model is a Chain! More to service and replacement? I must admit having 5 geared cogs to drive the rear wheel is a bit unusual.

Interesting. There aren't many photos of its LH side, but it appears to be enclosed, so I'd guess they have adopted the old TMax/ new BMW enclosed chain system, which would make a lot of sense. The enclosed chain systems required very little maintenance and are rather lighter than the chain of gears on the old models which was always rather an over complex solution. Interestingly, they don't quote a weight for the new model. They needed to put in on a major diet - getting rid of the cogs is a good start, but that appears to be it.
The claim it will be 15% more economical, whatever that means.

Is it only me that thinks they copied sym maxsym for the rear light shapes? Even the front headlights resemble a copy design... Boring...

Wonder how the 'Eco Drive' will work?

Andy