Suzuki Bergman 400 - 33BHP?

Okeydokey · Scooby Slapper Joined: 13 Sep 2011 Karma :

I've seen a few opinions on whether this is ok! for the first two years without restriction but I cant find a definitive answer... does anyone know?
Thanks
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Efes123 · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Sep 2011 Karma :

I believe it has 33.5 bhp so technically no. But, I can't see the rossers doing you for being 0.5 over the bhp. However as the actual restriction is 25Kw I believe the 33 bhp is an approximate ruling.
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Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

The law is 25kW, probably at the ~~flywheel~~ crankshaft. However, that's impossible to measure without taking the engine apart, so the number is calculated based on power at the rear wheel * VOODOOMATHS.

I think the chance of you being successfully prosecuted is somewhere between zero and half of zero.

However, your insurer may want to see some evidence that it's <=25kW (or may not, my GPZ 305 claimed 25.5kW as new and I haven't been asked). I'm sure your friendly local dyno place can use whatever VOODOOMATHS required to arrive at that figure if you tell them the number that you want to see.
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P.addy · *Formerly known as* P. Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

I think the main query is why on earth would you ride a burgervan?

You should be fine with no restriction on that, I doubt you'll ever get pulled anyway Thumbs Up

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P.addy · *Formerly known as* P. Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

Only ever ridden a ped once, hated it. Would try a burgervan, but lack of gears would be a pain for me.. I like gears. Laughing

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fatpies · World Chat Champion Joined: 01 Mar 2011 Karma :

The power to weight ratio..

I remember ages ago some Honda 125cc cruiser was so incredibly heavy even though the engine made a bit more than the 12.5bhp it was allowed for learners.

Is my memory playing tricks on me or did this actually exist? I mean what would stop you from adding a shed load of weight to a bike just slightly over?
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The Shaggy D.A. · Super Spammer Joined: 12 Sep 2008 Karma :

The Burgman 400 has been described as the "escort van of the bike world". I fancy one myself.
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Many thanks all!

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