The concept of maxi scooters was new and unheard of in India until the Suzuki Burgman Street debuted in 2018. Inspired by the bigger and more powerful Burgman models from the global markets, the Suzuki Burgman Street arrived with the tried-and-tested mechanicals of the Suzuki Access but with flashier skin, giving it a much stronger road presence. Has the Suzuki Burgman Street aced the maxi scooter formula rightly, or is it a half-hearted attempt? Heres what our analysis says: Before moving ahead, join our 91Wheels WhatsApp Community to stay updated on the latest automotive news.
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2024 Suzuki Burgman Street Pros
Premium Maxi Scooter Design
Among the wave of unisex scooters with functional designs or sports scooters with racer-boy looks, the Suzuki Burgman Street stands out with its maxi-scooter looks. The large front apron and side body panels give the Suzuki Burgman Street a tremendous road presence and make it look much more premium and powerful than it actually is.
Competition check: The Suzuki Burgman Street is the only scooter in the 125cc category with a maxi-scooter-inspired design.
Reliable and efficient engine
The Suzuki Burgman Street has its basics right, for it has the same proven single-cylinder 124cc engine that has been powering the Access since its debut. With 8.7 PS of maximum power and 10 Nm of maximum torque, the Suzuki Burgman Street feels peppy to ride despite all the extensive bodywork it wears.
Competition check: The Suzuki Burgman Street is similar in performance to unisex 125cc scooters like the Honda Activa 125 and TVS Jupiter 125. However, it is not as quick as other sports 125cc scooters like the TVS Ntorq 125 and Aprilia SXR 125.
Spacious Under-Seat Compartment
The Suzuki Burgman Street is one of the largest 125cc scooters in size, giving it an advantage in offering a spacious feel to the rider. In addition to having a roomy floorboard, Burgman Street also has a very spacious under-seat storage compartment, which can accommodate more than a half-face helmet.
Competition check: The Suzuki Burgman Street has a larger under-seat storage compartment than the Activa 125 and Access, but its smaller than that of the TVS Jupiter 125, the segment benchmark.
Comfortable Ride Quality
One of Suzuki Burgman Street's few advantages over the Access is its comfortable ride quality. Besides having a soft-tuned suspension setup for plush urban riding, Burgman Street has a spacious floorboard with extended space for placing your feet, giving you a relaxed riding posture.
Competition check: The Suzuki Burgman Street has the largest floorboard of all 125cc scooters and a soft-tuned suspension.
2024 Suzuki Burgman Street Cons
Steep Pricing
The prices of Suzuki Burgman Street start at Rs 94,301 for the base variant, go up to Rs 98,301 for the Ride Connect variant with Bluetooth connectivity, and Rs 1,14,700 for the EX variants. These premium prices do not justify the additional premium it carries over the Access, apart from the fancier bodywork it wears.
Competition check: The Suzuki Burgman Street is one of the most expensive 125cc scooters on sale in India.
Limited Features
The steep pricing might make one believe that the Suzuki Burgman Street is packed with segment-leading features. Sadly, thats not the case. It gets essentials for its segments, like an LED headlamp and tail lamp, a full-LCD instrument console with Bluetooth connectivity, and a key shutter mechanism. But these features are also offered in the competition, with the Burgman Street missing out on other features like external fuel filler, parking brake and more.
Competition check: The Suzuki Burgman Street trails behind the TVS Jupiter 125, which gets the segment-best equipment list.
Skinny Tyres
The bulky-looking bodywork of the Suzuki Burgman Street gives it a substantial road presence, which is only marred by the skinny tyres. The lower variants get a skinny 90/100-10 rear tyre, which just doesnt justify the overall proportions of the Burgman Street. Even the range-topping EX variant's 100/80-12 rear tyre isnt enough.
Competition Check: The Suzuki Burgman Street has the narrowest rear tyre among all 125cc scooters in India.
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Verdict
With a proven engine shared with the Access 125 and fancy bodywork, the Suzuki Burgman Street feels like a go-to scooter for those who want a reliable scooter with a strong road presence. However, the steep pricing is hard to justify, especially when it doesnt come with any exclusive feature that sets it apart from other scooters, apart from its maxi-scooter-inspired design.
