At the heart of the 2018 Suzuki Burgman 650 ABS scooter motorcycle, Suzuki pairs a 638 cc (38.9 cu in) liquid-cooled twin, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 56 HP (40.9 kW) at 7,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 62 Nm (45.7 lb-ft) at 5,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 87.8 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (5,000 rpm) and peak power (7,000 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the Burgman 650 ABS measures 278 kg (613 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.2 HP/kg (4.96 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 755 mm (29.7 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,585 mm (62.4 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 15.14-liter (4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 160 km/h (99 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's Suzuki archive, this model family spans 6 indexed model years from 2013 to 2018, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
87.8 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.2 HP/kg (4.96 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
5,000–7,000 rpm
Standover Height
755 mm (29.7 in)
Engine
Displacement638.0 ccm (38.93 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke
Engine DetailsTwin, four-stroke
Power56.0 HP (40.9 kW)) @ 7000 RPM
Torque62.0 Nm (6.3 kgf-m or 45.7 ft.lbs) @ 5000 RPM
Compression11.2:1
Bore x Stroke75.5 x 71.3 mm (3.0 x 2.8 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. Suzuki Fuel Injection
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionElectronic ignition (Transistorized)
LubricationWet sump
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
GearboxAutomatic
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
DrivelineV-belt Drive
Performance
Top Speed160.0 km/h (99.4 mph)
Chassis
Front SuspensionTelescopic, coil spring, oil damped
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Power
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Seat Height
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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