Good review. I come from riding big truly heavy bikes... like a 1990 Gold Wing (around 900 lbs) and then moving down to the ST1100 and CTX1300 (both around 730 lbs). Then a Burgman 650 (about 615 lbs). Each move I dropped over 100 lbs at least trending down to something lighter. I've owned my 2022 AK 550 for just over 2 years now and absolutely love it. It is the lightest bike I've owned in the last 20+ years at under 500 lbs. Heavy is a matter of perspective and what you're used to. I find riding the AK is not exactly like riding a toy compared to my other bikes but it is definitely much easier to handle and manage when stopped or in the garage. I travel a half dozen times a season to riding/camping group events on mine and this AK handles faster roads as well as any of my former bikes and is much more fun on secondary curvy roads. Plenty of power for either. I can lean the AK in a tight curve almost as much as my ST without dragging anything (so far) when I feel like getting aggressive. I have figured out all the electrics and use most of the tech. I do use Noodoe for my navigation and now find it works as well FOR ME as any GPS I've had in the past. There are some features that are very different but everything I need is there without the distractions I had with Garmin or even Google Maps. I am on several scooter forums and also the ST-Owners forum (I go to their riding/camping events) and have posted about my experiences and details of how much of the tech works. I also post about doing my own maintenance and details for that. I recently did the scheduled replacement of the CVT belt and it was easier than I expected. WAY easier than on the Burgman I had. I also replace my own tires and expect to do any other maintenance that might be needed. This Super Scooter really doesn't need a lot of maintenance and I've found it to be just as reliable and durable as any Honda or Suzuki I've owned. Just doing the normal scheduled maintenance and it just keeps going.
@@yukonjack. What major problem??? There has been no major problems with either super scooter. Both my 2013 Burgman 650 and my 2022 AK 550 have not had any major problems. The CVT belt replacement I did on my AK was standard scheduled maintenance at 12,000 miles. Similar to the CVT belt replacement on any CVT that uses weights or sliders in the variator. My point was that the AK really doesn't need a lot of maintenance. Certainly no more than many other very high quality reliable super scooters or bikes. Possibly even less than my previous Honda bikes.
@@yukonjack.Ah, yes I did. I did not need to do the CVT belt replacement on MY Burgman 650 but I know of a few others who did. Suzuki considers their steel/rubber belt to be lifetime, but someone was able to squeeze out of them that they really mean up to 75,000 miles. Some AN650 experienced a belt fail at some time between 25,000 to 90,000 miles. But based on the number of those super scooters on the road it actually works out to something like 0.5% of all AN650 produced and most of that was with early model years. It is considered normal for almost any vehicle ever produced and put on the road for some major problem to happen in up to 5% of those vehicles. The only thing that makes it a major issue on the AN650 is that the engine has to be dropped out of the frame to open or remove the CVT. The AK is just as easy to do this regular maintenance as those smaller scooters with the CVT on the swing arm. Just put the scooter on the center stand, pull off a panel or two, open the CVT case and swap the belt. Easy to do. The AN650 CVT was not designed to allow this to be easy... The AK WAS designed to allow this to be easy. Most maintenance on the AK is just as easy or easier than on the Burgman. I do my own maintenance. I currently have over 12,600 miles on my AK.
Nice review. I'll be purchasing one relatively soon so this is very helpful. I've done a few long (+2000 mile) trips on my Suzuki Burgman 650cc scooters over the years and am looking for a newer ride. Thanks for posting! Have fun and ride safe!
Truly enjoyed this video. Im 6:1 230, ive tested the 550 and it seems a little tight around my knees on slow maneuvers, just like you said. Look to pick it up this January . O could be asking alot but could you possibly do one more video of slow maneuvers and overall spec and dimensions. Thank you and thanks for you service.
I try to do a video, usually short, once a week. It will be at least a week and may be split into two. I will say from the short time that I have had the AK I have learned to appreciate my other motorcycle, ktm 390 adv’s riding position more. Except for the clutch.
My AK550 is 2 years old, it is an exciting scooter, but something keeps draining my battery, frustrated with that issue because getting to the battery takes time. 4 batteries in 2 years, so now it just sits in the garage I have 4 other motorcycles I ride because they start everytime
Has not happened to me yet. I did see a youtube video they said the off position on the rotary switch drains more when left on the right/gas X as opposed to the left.
I bought a pcx and traded up to a c400 gt six months later. Absolutely love it, but wonder if I should have gotten the AK550. None to look at in my area. Just couldn't spend that kind of money sight unseen.
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Good review.
I come from riding big truly heavy bikes... like a 1990 Gold Wing (around 900 lbs) and then moving down to the ST1100 and CTX1300 (both around 730 lbs). Then a Burgman 650 (about 615 lbs). Each move I dropped over 100 lbs at least trending down to something lighter. I've owned my 2022 AK 550 for just over 2 years now and absolutely love it. It is the lightest bike I've owned in the last 20+ years at under 500 lbs. Heavy is a matter of perspective and what you're used to. I find riding the AK is not exactly like riding a toy compared to my other bikes but it is definitely much easier to handle and manage when stopped or in the garage. I travel a half dozen times a season to riding/camping group events on mine and this AK handles faster roads as well as any of my former bikes and is much more fun on secondary curvy roads. Plenty of power for either. I can lean the AK in a tight curve almost as much as my ST without dragging anything (so far) when I feel like getting aggressive. I have figured out all the electrics and use most of the tech. I do use Noodoe for my navigation and now find it works as well FOR ME as any GPS I've had in the past. There are some features that are very different but everything I need is there without the distractions I had with Garmin or even Google Maps. I am on several scooter forums and also the ST-Owners forum (I go to their riding/camping events) and have posted about my experiences and details of how much of the tech works. I also post about doing my own maintenance and details for that. I recently did the scheduled replacement of the CVT belt and it was easier than I expected. WAY easier than on the Burgman I had. I also replace my own tires and expect to do any other maintenance that might be needed. This Super Scooter really doesn't need a lot of maintenance and I've found it to be just as reliable and durable as any Honda or Suzuki I've owned. Just doing the normal scheduled maintenance and it just keeps going.
What year Burgman? And how many miles? before you had that major problem if you don't mind me asking. ✌️
@@yukonjack. What major problem??? There has been no major problems with either super scooter. Both my 2013 Burgman 650 and my 2022 AK 550 have not had any major problems. The CVT belt replacement I did on my AK was standard scheduled maintenance at 12,000 miles. Similar to the CVT belt replacement on any CVT that uses weights or sliders in the variator. My point was that the AK really doesn't need a lot of maintenance. Certainly no more than many other very high quality reliable super scooters or bikes. Possibly even less than my previous Honda bikes.
@@RobertShwery I know the AK had scheduled maintenance, But you also said replacing the belt on the AK was MUCH easier than it was on the BURGMAN.
@@yukonjack.Ah, yes I did. I did not need to do the CVT belt replacement on MY Burgman 650 but I know of a few others who did. Suzuki considers their steel/rubber belt to be lifetime, but someone was able to squeeze out of them that they really mean up to 75,000 miles. Some AN650 experienced a belt fail at some time between 25,000 to 90,000 miles. But based on the number of those super scooters on the road it actually works out to something like 0.5% of all AN650 produced and most of that was with early model years. It is considered normal for almost any vehicle ever produced and put on the road for some major problem to happen in up to 5% of those vehicles. The only thing that makes it a major issue on the AN650 is that the engine has to be dropped out of the frame to open or remove the CVT. The AK is just as easy to do this regular maintenance as those smaller scooters with the CVT on the swing arm. Just put the scooter on the center stand, pull off a panel or two, open the CVT case and swap the belt. Easy to do. The AN650 CVT was not designed to allow this to be easy... The AK WAS designed to allow this to be easy. Most maintenance on the AK is just as easy or easier than on the Burgman. I do my own maintenance. I currently have over 12,600 miles on my AK.
Love my ak 550. Great review! I
Nice review. I'll be purchasing one relatively soon so this is very helpful. I've done a few long (+2000 mile) trips on my Suzuki Burgman 650cc scooters over the years and am looking for a newer ride. Thanks for posting! Have fun and ride safe!
I read about electrical issues from an Ak owner, I would steer clear of Chinese everything 💯
Truly enjoyed this video. Im 6:1 230, ive tested the 550 and it seems a little tight around my knees on slow maneuvers, just like you said. Look to pick it up this January . O could be asking alot but could you possibly do one more video of slow maneuvers and overall spec and dimensions. Thank you and thanks for you service.
I try to do a video, usually short, once a week. It will be at least a week and may be split into two. I will say from the short time that I have had the AK I have learned to appreciate my other motorcycle, ktm 390 adv’s riding position more. Except for the clutch.
@@omodd understand completely, looking forward to more riding videos. Therapeutic afterwork relaxation.
My AK550 is 2 years old, it is an exciting scooter, but something keeps draining my battery, frustrated with that issue because getting to the battery takes time. 4 batteries in 2 years, so now it just sits in the garage I have 4 other motorcycles I ride because they start everytime
Has not happened to me yet. I did see a youtube video they said the off position on the rotary switch drains more when left on the right/gas X as opposed to the left.
Thanks for your information, this is a super scooter otherwise, crazy fast and maneuvers like a cat when it starts and goes
I bought a pcx and traded up to a c400 gt six months later. Absolutely love it, but wonder if I should have gotten the AK550. None to look at in my area. Just couldn't spend that kind of money sight unseen.
Nothing is perfect. The BMW dealer network for service seems pretty good. Kymco not so much in US.
Why is the board on it flicker and act up like that?
camera causes it. the display does not flicker.
Europien 😂
Dont use toilett posssigion🤗
You use easy to drive possigion 😃😃😃