Re: Burgman 650

["Charles Schuler" <charleschuler@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

"Robert L Bass" <robertbass1@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Riding back from S Venice a week or so ago on the Burgman scooter, I came
> up next to a guy riding a new Harley cruiser.  We nodded hello, and took
> off as the light changed.  He shot forward, switched lanes several times
> to pass the (somewhat sparse) traffic. Next thing he noticed was me
> passing him.  I slowed a bit and he came up next to me.  We took turns
> zipping ahead of each other, never really speeding much but giving the
> bikes a chance to work a bit.
>
> At the next red light he pulled up and asked, "Is that thing a scooter or
> a motorcycle?"
>
> It's a scooter but it can cruise nicely at highway speeds and it's more
> nimble than many true motorcycles.  I suspect that's because of the low CG
> and good fore/aft weight distribution.  I've been gradually working on my
> sharp turning skills and at the same time learning the limitations of the
> bike.  I find I can easily corner in one lane at 30 mph.  Curves in the
> Tamiami Trail (US41) rated for 30 mph are no problem at 55+.  I know that
> more experienced riders don't have trouble doing these things but what
> surprised me was how well the scooter handles them.
>
> Friends who also drive Burgmans and who also own big bikes weighing more
> than 1k say the same thing.  Bob L, was it you who said you've owned lots
> of bikes but never a scooter?  One of these days you ought to test one of
> the "big" scoots out just for the heck of it.

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