A stiffer chassis and larger 15-inch front wheel increase the Burgman 400?s stability at freeway speeds. Photo by Julia Lapalme.

Odometer: 619 miles
MSRP (as tested): $8,099

OK, you long-time Suzuki Burgman owners are probably thinking that 619 miles isn?t much for a long-term report, but try to finish reading this before you bombard our email inbox with tales of your cross-country trips and high-mileage Burgmen. The 400 was all-new for 2018, and it?s a testament to how good it?s become that we put more than 500 miles on our test bike in just a few short weeks.

The styling is updated, comfort and wind protection upgrades make it more pleasant to ride and a stiffer chassis and larger 15-inch front wheel increase stability at freeway speeds. Power output is similar to before but the liquid-cooled, 399cc single with four valves and twist-and-go CVT transmission have been refreshed for more torque down low, better power delivery off idle and a throatier growl from the airbox (which some us felt was a bit loud).
Underseat storage holds 42 liters, or one full-face and one open-face helmet.

Despite the updates it weighs a claimed 15 pounds less and gets 12-percent better fuel efficiency–our test bike averaged 50.2 mpg over three fill-ups, with a high of 61.4 and low of 45.1, and an average range of more than 180 miles from its 3.6-gallon tank.

The windscreen is smaller than before but said to be more aerodynamic, and though it?s been some time since we la...