North East USA rider looking at the 2006 Majesty and also the Burgmann 400: both are within $60 of eachother ( approx $5800 +/- ), both are 400cc ( approx ), and each dealer will discount $200 or throw in a helmet equivalent, warranty is the same on each, seating & riding position seems the same. I want to stay in that price window as it'll cost another $1,500 to buy clothing, helmets, top case, bigger windshield? etc etc. The Majesty has a bigger 14" front wheel whereas the Burgmann has a 13". Lighting seems to be similar.
Also, the Yamaha dealer said that Yamaha releases there 2007 model changes & info to dealers on June 21, 2006 and then usually get new 2007 models on their floor by mid-Sept of this year, so should I wait?
The Susuki dealer had an '05 Majesty ( Blue ) for $4495 with only 1000 miles: owner traded in for a Honda Goldwing big motorcycle. The Yamaha dealer said "likely no changes for '07" on the Majesty as it's only been a 2 year run and they tend to go in 4 year cycles, but he really didn't know. Is that true? Same timframe for Susuki? Do '06 "leftover" models in Sept get any price reduction with Fall weather and holding them over the winter months here in the North east?
My riding is mostly commuting on suburban secondary two lane roads
( 40 -- 60 mph typical ) with maybe 25% highway...mostly solo but occassional passenger ( wife) who's small....no big mileage trips, but do all like day trips. Not high mileage annually...maybe 3-5k
Any clear differences? The Susuki seems lower? difference in maintenance costs or schedules? Unique riding / design / style features of one versus the other?
I'm 6' 1" / 200lbs just getting back into riding after 10 yrs absence and stepping down from bigger bikes from years ago. I see where many on this forum replace the stock windshield with a higher touring model and add a top case. Is the Yamaha top case made by Givi...it only comes in black versus the red on the Yamaha scooter unless I order the Givi which does come in a red lid color of the Yamaha but lots more $? This forum seems relatively active with good fair content, so thought I'd ask here.
Thxs in advance for input!
Doug
Also, the Yamaha dealer said that Yamaha releases there 2007 model changes & info to dealers on June 21, 2006 and then usually get new 2007 models on their floor by mid-Sept of this year, so should I wait?
The Susuki dealer had an '05 Majesty ( Blue ) for $4495 with only 1000 miles: owner traded in for a Honda Goldwing big motorcycle. The Yamaha dealer said "likely no changes for '07" on the Majesty as it's only been a 2 year run and they tend to go in 4 year cycles, but he really didn't know. Is that true? Same timframe for Susuki? Do '06 "leftover" models in Sept get any price reduction with Fall weather and holding them over the winter months here in the North east?
My riding is mostly commuting on suburban secondary two lane roads
( 40 -- 60 mph typical ) with maybe 25% highway...mostly solo but occassional passenger ( wife) who's small....no big mileage trips, but do all like day trips. Not high mileage annually...maybe 3-5k
Any clear differences? The Susuki seems lower? difference in maintenance costs or schedules? Unique riding / design / style features of one versus the other?
I'm 6' 1" / 200lbs just getting back into riding after 10 yrs absence and stepping down from bigger bikes from years ago. I see where many on this forum replace the stock windshield with a higher touring model and add a top case. Is the Yamaha top case made by Givi...it only comes in black versus the red on the Yamaha scooter unless I order the Givi which does come in a red lid color of the Yamaha but lots more $? This forum seems relatively active with good fair content, so thought I'd ask here.
Thxs in advance for input!
Doug