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bat4255 · 07-27-2006, 04:27 PM

The 2007 400's are starting to arrive. From first reports, it looks like a real winner, with many improvements

More Power and smoother power curve
Improved Seating: More of a saddle fit
Maintenance (14,500 mile valve check)
More Brakes: Changed to 2 disks up front
Bigger tires: increased by 1"

First report with discussion
www.BurgmanUSA.com :: View topic - At last... my new K7 400 Burgie is here!

stp1971 · 08-02-2006, 07:27 AM

Do these things have any kind of buffetting???? How fast in terms of acceleration are they compared to a regualr motorcycle???

**Trapper** · 08-02-2006, 07:32 AM

The zuki salesman I ride with uses demos. He rode a 650 on one of our Monday night rides. He had no problem keeping up with me. We also opened it up a bit on the superslab and had it up to 170 km/h and he said it was really smooth. (105 MPH)

bat4255 · 08-02-2006, 09:13 AM

The 400 does have more buffeting than the 650, but the 650 has no more than any other bike of the same weight, (535 lbs dry), with a windshield.

I ride a 650 (2-up 95%) and do poker runs on occasion, with all types of bikes but mainly cruisers and full dressers. In small groups of 4-8, it is inevitable that we check out the "snot factor", mainly on acceleration. I rarley get beat, and I'm riding 2-up. The 400, riding solo is close in performance of a 650 2-up.

The acceleration is not strong, but it is steady and smooth, with no interruption for shifting, similar to snowmobile or jet ski. If your at 80% power, you stay there the whole time until you are at speed.

The 650 can also cruise at 80 mph on the slab, 2-up, without breathing real hard.

I am seeing advertisements on TV for Nissan, that uses the same technology on one of their cars (no shift jerk in their automatics).

stp1971 · 08-02-2006, 10:08 AM

Hmmmm,,, maybe "J" might look into one of those then. She wants to ride but is not that in favor of the shifting aspect of it. And to be frank those Ridley motorcycles are just plain ugly. Will have to show her one of those and with the huge trunk they have then she can load her own bike down and save me room for more of my stuff.

All the clothes I could pack if I didn't have to pack a hairdryer, curling iron, iron, ironing board, makeup, vainity mirror, and fifteen different soaps and shampoos!!!!!

07-27-2006, 04:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
bat4255 Squirrel Target Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: Burgman 650 K3- 22,500 miles as of 9-24-07 Location: Dodge Co. Wisconsin Posts: 661	2007 400 Has arrived The 2007 400's are starting to arrive. From first reports, it looks like a real winner, with many improvements More Power and smoother power curve Improved Seating: More of a saddle fit Maintenance (14,500 mile valve check) More Brakes: Changed to 2 disks up front Bigger tires: increased by 1" First report with discussion www.BurgmanUSA.com :: View topic - At last... my new K7 400 Burgie is here! Last edited by bat4255; 07-27-2006 at 04:41 PM.

08-02-2006, 07:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
stp1971 May 2007 Member of the month Joined: Mar 2005 Bike: 2004 Suzuki Intruder 1500LC / 2005 Suzuki DL650 V-Strom Location: Douglasville, Georgia Posts: 7,768	Do these things have any kind of buffetting???? How fast in terms of acceleration are they compared to a regualr motorcycle??? __________________ Biketoberfest 2006 flashback courtesy of Intimid8er: "Like you knew damn well you shouldn't eat something like that, but all be damned to hell, you were gonna eat it!" __________________

08-02-2006, 07:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
Trapper Dogs Best Friend(admin) Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: SOLD Location: Moncton NB Canada Posts: 8,911	The zuki salesman I ride with uses demos. He rode a 650 on one of our Monday night rides. He had no problem keeping up with me. We also opened it up a bit on the superslab and had it up to 170 km/h and he said it was really smooth. (105 MPH) __________________ PointFlushRetrieve.com - Bird Dog Blog Motorcycle-Journal.com Blog

08-02-2006, 09:13 AM	#4 (permalink)
bat4255 Squirrel Target Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: Burgman 650 K3- 22,500 miles as of 9-24-07 Location: Dodge Co. Wisconsin Posts: 661	The 400 does have more buffeting than the 650, but the 650 has no more than any other bike of the same weight, (535 lbs dry), with a windshield. I ride a 650 (2-up 95%) and do poker runs on occasion, with all types of bikes but mainly cruisers and full dressers. In small groups of 4-8, it is inevitable that we check out the "snot factor", mainly on acceleration. I rarley get beat, and I'm riding 2-up. The 400, riding solo is close in performance of a 650 2-up. The acceleration is not strong, but it is steady and smooth, with no interruption for shifting, similar to snowmobile or jet ski. If your at 80% power, you stay there the whole time until you are at speed. The 650 can also cruise at 80 mph on the slab, 2-up, without breathing real hard. I am seeing advertisements on TV for Nissan, that uses the same technology on one of their cars (no shift jerk in their automatics). Last edited by bat4255; 08-02-2006 at 09:40 AM.

08-02-2006, 10:08 AM	#5 (permalink)
stp1971 May 2007 Member of the month Joined: Mar 2005 Bike: 2004 Suzuki Intruder 1500LC / 2005 Suzuki DL650 V-Strom Location: Douglasville, Georgia Posts: 7,768	Hmmmm,,, maybe "J" might look into one of those then. She wants to ride but is not that in favor of the shifting aspect of it. And to be frank those Ridley motorcycles are just plain ugly. Will have to show her one of those and with the huge trunk they have then she can load her own bike down and save me room for more of my stuff. All the clothes I could pack if I didn't have to pack a hairdryer, curling iron, iron, ironing board, makeup, vainity mirror, and fifteen different soaps and shampoos!!!!! __________________ Biketoberfest 2006 flashback courtesy of Intimid8er: "Like you knew damn well you shouldn't eat something like that, but all be damned to hell, you were gonna eat it!" __________________

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