Burg 650 in Motorcycle Consumer News 7/05 - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

tlwisner · 06-07-2005, 03:39 PM

The July '05 (just got it yesterday...) Motorcycle Consumer News has a nice two page spread on the Burgmann 650 vs. Ford Expedition as a commuting vehicle. The tester was an accountant for Bowtie, the parent company of MCN, and he ended up buying a Burg 650 for himself.

bat4255 · 06-08-2005, 09:30 AM

Intresting they would compare it to a SUV

Blackburg · 06-08-2005, 12:15 PM

I think a more reasonable comparison would be between the AN650 and a mini-van.

Gear up!

tlwisner · 06-21-2005, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by bat4255

Intresting they would compare it to a SUV

The economic comparison and the time spent commuting (in the LA area) both heavily favored the Burgman.

bat4255 · 06-21-2005, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by tlwisner

The economic comparison and the time spent commuting (in the LA area) both heavily favored the Burgman.

I would think that would favor almost ANY bike.

Scourge · 06-21-2005, 01:15 PM

Since you guys represent the Burgman, I'll speak up fot the Expedition crowd, and say WTF? Talk about your apples and oranges comparison. Did they tow any boats to the lake?, or any horses to and from shows? Sure it got 4x's the MPG, but did they mention toting 8 passengers in comfort.

pssstt I'm only bitter that I have too much negative equity that I can't get rid of my Expedition w/out taking it in the financial rear

bat4255 · 06-21-2005, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Scourge

Since you guys represent the Burgman, I'll speak up fot the Expedition crowd, and say WTF? Talk about your apples and oranges comparison. Did they tow any boats to the lake?, or any horses to and from shows? Sure it got 4x's the MPG, but did they mention toting 8 passengers in comfort.

pssstt I'm only bitter that I have too much negative equity that I can't get rid of my Expedition w/out taking it in the financial rear

Agreed

tlwisner · 06-27-2005, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Scourge

Since you guys represent the Burgman, I'll speak up fot the Expedition crowd, and say WTF? Talk about your apples and oranges comparison. Did they tow any boats to the lake?, or any horses to and from shows? Sure it got 4x's the MPG, but did they mention toting 8 passengers in comfort.

If you're going to tow a boat, or haul 8 people - go with the big *** SUV. I see so many SUVs on my daily commute, and these are single passenger vehicles towing nothing. These people commuting to work by themselves in gas sucking SUVs are wasting their own time and money in larege amounts.

The comparison was buying a Burgman 650 as an additional vehicle and saving money.

Sure, keep the gas guzzler to haul people, tow boats and horses. (most SUV owners have no boat or horse...) The whole article was pointing out how much time and money you can save in the author's situation. His highway time is down over an hour a day, since bikes can use the HOV lanes in LA and other cities.

tlwisner · 06-27-2005, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by bat4255

I would think that would favor almost ANY bike.

There are a lot of bikes that get crappy gas mileage (under 35 mpg) and have to burn premium fuel (H-D). I'm rather fond of my C50 with 45 - 50 mpg on regular, but I wish I had the excellent cargo carrying capability of the Burgman. I have no plans for a next bike, but the Burgman is certainly an excellent choice. I just like to ride a practical bike, I'm not really into the Halloween dress up biker pseudo-culture.

MagnumForce · 07-07-2005, 06:08 PM

It seems I'm going to have to put forth my dos centavos on the SUV thing. I like to use a vehicle for its intended purpose. Sure you can commute to work, get groceries, tow your bike, and take the kids to the soccer game with one. Guess what, you can do the same thing on other vehicles that burn less fuel. And for those who drop their SUV's and put spinners on their rims, OMG that's hideous! Were they not originally designed to navigate rough off-road terrain or am I wrong? C'mon, you can tell the Captain!

MagnumForce · 07-07-2005, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by tlwisner

There are a lot of bikes that get crappy gas mileage (under 35 mpg) and have to burn premium fuel (H-D). I'm rather fond of my C50 with 45 - 50 mpg on regular, but I wish I had the excellent cargo carrying capability of the Burgman. I have no plans for a next bike, but the Burgman is certainly an excellent choice. I just like to ride a practical bike, I'm not really into the Halloween dress up biker pseudo-culture.

A Burgman looks like it can be a good grocery-getter on two wheels. I also like practical bikes and I certainly do not want to look like a S&M freak while I'm riding, or rather posing with, one.

Scourge · 07-07-2005, 06:47 PM

Hey!!!!!!! I'm gettin 13.8mpg now that I've stopped speeding

BONZAI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

06-07-2005, 03:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
tlwisner Throttle Jockey Joined: Apr 2004 Bike: '05 Boulevard C50 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 3,208	Burg 650 in Motorcycle Consumer News 7/05 The July '05 (just got it yesterday...) Motorcycle Consumer News has a nice two page spread on the Burgmann 650 vs. Ford Expedition as a commuting vehicle. The tester was an accountant for Bowtie, the parent company of MCN, and he ended up buying a Burg 650 for himself. __________________ Tim Wisner AMA, SCRC Happiness is something we create

06-08-2005, 12:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
Blackburg Where Am I ? Joined: Oct 2004 Bike: 2006 Triumph Tiger, 1999 DR350SE Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 35	I think a more reasonable comparison would be between the AN650 and a mini-van. Gear up! __________________ Steve '06 Triumph Tiger 13K '99 DR350SE. 8K miles

06-21-2005, 01:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
Scourge U.B's LoveChild Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: 2002 V-Star 650 Location: Winston Salem, NC Posts: 1,253	Since you guys represent the Burgman, I'll speak up fot the Expedition crowd, and say WTF? Talk about your apples and oranges comparison. Did they tow any boats to the lake?, or any horses to and from shows? Sure it got 4x's the MPG, but did they mention toting 8 passengers in comfort. pssstt I'm only bitter that I have too much negative equity that I can't get rid of my Expedition w/out taking it in the financial rear __________________ I hate rude behavior in a man, won't tolerate it..

07-07-2005, 06:08 PM	#10 (permalink)
MagnumForce Throttle Jockey Joined: May 2005 Bike: 05 M50, 06 CBR600F4i Location: Sitting on the can... duh! Posts: 3,160	It seems I'm going to have to put forth my dos centavos on the SUV thing. I like to use a vehicle for its intended purpose. Sure you can commute to work, get groceries, tow your bike, and take the kids to the soccer game with one. Guess what, you can do the same thing on other vehicles that burn less fuel. And for those who drop their SUV's and put spinners on their rims, OMG that's hideous! Were they not originally designed to navigate rough off-road terrain or am I wrong? C'mon, you can tell the Captain! __________________ "I love the smell of toner in the morning… it's the smell of victory!" MAJ M, Staff Officer

07-07-2005, 06:47 PM	#12 (permalink)
Scourge U.B's LoveChild Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: 2002 V-Star 650 Location: Winston Salem, NC Posts: 1,253	Hey!!!!!!! I'm gettin 13.8mpg now that I've stopped speeding BONZAI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ I hate rude behavior in a man, won't tolerate it..

06-08-2005, 09:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
bat4255 Squirrel Target Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: Burgman 650 K3- 29,100 miles as of 10-20-08 Location: Dodge Co. Wisconsin Posts: 663	Intresting they would compare it to a SUV

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