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Hi there from the Mile High city here in Denver, CO USA.

I wanted to just get some info before doing anything too drastic.

I am about 6'-1" and a bit over 300lbs, heavy and muscly, 35yo. I have looked at motorcycles, but they really aren't too comfortable for me. I've really been looking into 300cc+ scooters. It has been since high school that I road any motorcycles. I have been a bicyclist on & off over the years, so no problem there.

A few I have looked at are the following (most to least likely to be my purchase):

Suzuki Burgman 650 or 400
Yamaha Majesty
Yamaha TMAX 500
Honda Silverwing
BMW C650GT
Kymco MyRoad 700i (may not be available here in the US?)
Gilera GP800 (may not be available here in the US?)

What is your opinion of these? Best? Are they Good Choices for me?

My intended purpose is mostly urban roads around the city for commuting. I am about 12 miles from where I work downtown. Free parking for scooters/motorcycles is my draw. Also, it is just fun to ride 2-wheeled vehicles. I won't be on any freeways, but don't want to necessarily abandon that option either. One main road I travel to & from work is a 55mph zone for about 4 miles with one lane being HOV. Other than that, speeds don't rise above 35. Looking for something to accomplish this, be comfortable, easy and able to hold my weight without me looking like a Grizzly Bear on a Tricycle.

Thanks for the input, and I am happy to be here!