Suzuki recently updated the Burgman 125 with the EX trim. The updates were both, feature and mechanical and brought along a Rs 19,000 price bump over the Ride Connect edition. We recently rode it and even tested the fuel efficiency of the Burgman EX. Here’s our review of the scooter through these detailed images.
The EX remains unaltered on the design front when you compare it to the standard Burgman. It gets the same sharp LED headlight, and transparent windscreen and the overall fascia is fairly aggressive. Even the side panels and the entire bodywork is youthful and enticing for a younger buyer.
Suzuki has equipped the Burgman with an auto engine start/stop and a silent start as well. The former turns off the engine a few seconds after it idles in traffic. The scooter is back to life just by a slight input to the throttle. And this is one of the smoothest functioning auto start/stop systems we’ve experienced on a petrol scooter.
The Burgman EX draws power from a 124cc single-cylinder air-cooled engine that makes 8.58bhp and 10Nm. It also gets the Suzuki Eco Performance Alpha tech which should make it more frugal. And during our test run, we managed to get a mileage of 58.57kmpl. This is a good number considering the engine’s performance and spritely power delivery.
It picks up speeds quite quickly and had a speedometer indicated top speed of 104kmph. Further, the engine is smooth and suits the scooter’s sporty character. Even when it's closer to the top speed, there are bare minimum vibrations from the Burgman’s motor.
Suzuki has also changed the previous 10-inch alloy to a new 12-inch unit. This changes the scooter’s geometry by a bit and gives it an overall aligned profile. Not to mention, it also alters the handling since a larger wheel setup needs more effort to change directions.
However, the Burgman EX is quite quick in terms of directional changes and feels well-balanced all over. It’s also stable at high speeds which could be a result of its wheelbase. However, the front suspension is tuned to be soft whereas the rear spring is notably stiff. This results in mixed feedback from both ends and affects the handling by a bit.
The braking too is decent with adequate progression from the front and rear brake levers. The setup offers decent bite but can be improved with better brake pads to reduce the stopping distance. In its current setup, the Burgman EX’s wheel rarely locks even under hard braking.
We’ve done a detailed review of the Suzuki Burgman 125 EX and you can head here to read it.
