Suzuki Burgman 650/400 scooters

My 04 Burgman with 18k mi. on odometer.



I put a Pirelli 190c 165/65-14 winter/ice tire on the rear wheel since 16k mi.





I keep it inflated at 42 psi. never a problem.

My passenger and I combined approx. 320 lb., smoother 2-up riding, better road feel on highways.

Thanks, Good to know what will fit those FUN scooters.

Great scooter and it's good to see one going darkside, although I never thought I'd see one do it.

That seems to be the tire size other Burgman owners are going with. Looks good in there.

Jerry

Wow.....great looking tire and should serve you well. (said in the Darth Vader voice!!) Congrats!



..........................bobby

Just bought another Burgman, after I sold my last one 4 years ago.



Tires needed replacement, sure to go darkside:

What tire do you have on the back?

ROD

rrounds wrote:What tire do you have on the back?

ROD

Kenda 165/65-14 Spyder tire.. not a real car tire, but $45 new, doesn't hurt to try it out.

Normally, I would run a Nokian Nordman 155/65R14 winter/ice/snow tire, about $65 a piece on eBay.

About how many miles do you get out of the winter tire? I have a friend that has a MP3 and he's looking for a new rear tire. He rides in the bay area so he's in the wet a lot and I bet that tire would give great traction when its wet.

ROD

rrounds wrote:About how many miles do you get out of the winter tire? I have a friend that has a MP3 and he's looking for a new rear tire. He rides in the bay area so he's in the wet a lot and I bet that tire would give great traction when its wet.

ROD

Snow/Ice tire I had 14k miles before I sold my Burgman back in 2012.. mostly 2-up riding, too.
It still had plenty of tread and soft compound seemed to hold up pretty good.
I think 20k miles is pretty safe for the snow/ice tire with my usage.

The Kenda has a rather low weight rating. I would not use it on a B650.

Sandspike wrote:The Kenda has a rather low weight rating. I would not use it on a B650.

I've ridden about 8k miles on it, zero problem until I ran over a nail, had to ride it flat for 13 miles, plug it roadside then inflate up to pressure, ride for another 80 miles home (with some sidewall wear), then replace the tire.