Motobi Velvet 400 vs Suzuki Burgman 400 Type S (2006)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Motobi Velvet 400stacks up against the Suzuki Burgman 400 Type S. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMotobi Velvet 400Suzuki Burgman 400 Type S
Model year20042006
Price$5,849
Engine383 cc385 cc
Horsepower28 hp
Torque30 Nm
Weight140 kg184 kg
Seat height32 mm27 mm
Fuel capacity3.1 L3.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-13 / 140/70-12 110/90-13 / 130/70-13

Motobi Velvet 400 vs Suzuki Burgman 400 Type S — which should you buy?

Picking between the Motobi Velvet 400 and the Suzuki Burgman 400 Type S usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Motobi Velvet 400 brings 28 hp in a 140 kg package, while the Suzuki Burgman 400 Type S counters with its own power figure at 184 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: