Confidence-inspiring
I love the side stand, which is well positioned and requires absolutely no efforts. Suzuki improved one of the greatest qualities of the Burgman 400 for 2007: the cut-away floorboards provide more space for the rider's legs when putting feet down. Even short riders will easily be able to keep this mount steady and balanced, with or without a rear passenger.

The all-new easy-to-read instrument panel is designed so as not to generate awkward glares.

In just a few seconds, I found an excellent riding position. You can either sit upright or lay back a little and stretch your legs on the front footrests. The adjustable seatback provides good lumbar support. Up front, the controls are easy to read and to use; their angle and brightness were revised so as to no longer generate awkward glares.

Rear comfort
Access to the rear passenger seat is easy and the footrests offer a comfortable riding position. The rear seat is higher than the front one, which ensures good visibility, but the passenger will have to wear a helmet with a substantial visor because the windshield only protects the rider. The side handles are easy to grip, but adding a decent seatback would allow the passenger to enjoy greater comfort during long rides.

Nimble in the city, stable on the highway
Engineers modified the handlebars and the overall balance of the Burgman 400. With the new model, you no longer feel the weight of the bike when pivoting the front wheel at idle. City riding has been improved: this scooter is nimble and the rearview mirrors are ideally positioned to offer good overall visibility. And thanks to the integrated electronic antitheft alarm system, you don't have to worry about parking the big Suzuki on the side of the street.

When riding on highways, the Burgman proves to be an excellent tourer at 110-115 km/h. Beyond this range, up to 130 km/h, you'll feel more turbulence. The wind impact is not dangerous in itself, but it becomes annoying real fast. As for passing maneuvers, they can be safely performed: I sprinted from 60 to 80 km/h in 5.7 seconds and from 80 to 120 km/h in 10.5 seconds.

Riding past an incoming van will not affect your balance that much. That being said, when the wind starts to intensify, you would be wise to reduce your speed under 100 km/h.

One can easily find an excellent riding position.