Words: Mrinmoy Choudhury | Photography: Swapnil Dhawale, Saidatta Naik
The Suzuki Burgman Street EX is already a popular product, both in terms of sales and customer feedback. Sure, it looks big and slightly bulky, just like you would expect from a maxi-scooter. But in my opinion, it is a stylish scooter after all. The 2026 Burgman Street brings in some changes including its bodywork, colours, features and a reworked engine, along with a higher Ride Connect TFT variant. But does it feel like a completely new scooter? I will try to answer that in this review.
The first thing you notice about the new Suzuki Burgman Street is how beautiful it looks, especially in this dual-tone matte blue shade with copper-coloured inserts. Then there is this new split LED headlamp design, which also holds the integrated LED DRLs. The bodywork combines smooth curves and sharp lines together to give it a subtle but attractive look. Suzuki has used a multifunctional knob and a key fob on the top trim. You can lock/unlock the vehicle, access the now larger 24.6-litre underseat storage and the external fuel-filler cap using the knob. Additionally, the new Burgman Street uses a smoked visor unlike the clear one on the Burgman Street EX, which makes it easily distinguishable. Other changes include a redesigned tail section with an integrated tail lamp, passenger grab rail and the flush-looking external fuel-filler door. Moreover, you get luggage hooks, a quick-access compartment with a USB charger placed inside, and a cubby hole to keep any necessary items. The fit and finish level, including the quality of switches used are excellent.
Once you swing your leg over the scooter, it instantly feels comfortable, courtesy of the neutral riding position and the long and wide seat. The seat does step up for the pillion but has enough space for the rider. Additionally, the footboard is wide and has a lot of space to comfortably place your feet as per your convenience. Expect a similar level of comfort for both short bursts in the city as well as slightly longer rides to your favourite breakfast spots.
Another piece of useful equipment is the TFT screen, which comes with connected features via the Suzuki Ride Connect mobile application. It is bright and displays the necessary information legibly, even when you just have a quick glance at it. Special mention goes to the turn-by-turn navigation via the app, which is quite easy to understand and hence, lesser chances of missing a turn.
Powering the new Burgman Street is the same engine from the Suzuki Access 125. However, Suzuki has reworked the engine and now the 124cc air-cooled single-cylinder engine puts out 8.4PS and 10.2Nm. A one-way clutch has also been incorporated for silent starting.
My time on the saddle of the new Burgman Street has been nothing short of amazing. The engine is very smooth and accelerates quickly. Moreover, the torque delivery, especially between 30-60kmph speeds, is impressive and helps you with quick overtakes, especially when riding in the city. Changing directions, taking quick turns and negotiating traffic felt effortless.
The suspension setup is on the stiffer side, especially the rear which has a tendency to bounce back too quickly when you are going over a bump or encounter a pothole. This means I had to slow down considerably every time I encountered one. However, this very suspension tuning, along with the reworked frame helps the Burgman Street handle exceptionally well. Even at speeds north of 80kmph, the scooter remains stable and planted on the road. Braking is another plus – with the front disc and the rear drum brake supported by the combined brake system, coming to a quick halt is not a problem. Overall, the new Burgman Street does not fail to deliver when it comes to the ride quality.
If you are looking for a scooter which is stylish, comes with useful features and delivers a great riding experience, the Burgman Street makes for a great buy. Considering the starting price of ₹1.02 lakh for the Ride Connect edition and ₹1.13 lakh for the Ride Connect TFT edition, the Burgman Street comes across as a strong proposition which is both fun to ride and provides value for money.
