1250 Bandit - SV650.org

rictus01 · 09-04-09, 04:39 PM

anyone got one ?, not having ridden one before was wondering what to expect; compared to the old one that is, as I've used those before?

anyone ?

Cheers Mark.

09-04-09, 04:41 PM

Give Beenz a PM, he got a brand new one last year, fully loaded for touring.

fizzwheel · 09-04-09, 04:45 PM

IIRC Amarko has one as well.

I've ridden one had one for a loaner when my GSXR was in for a service. I really enjoyed it. Big and comfy, loads of torque as you'd expect, engine and gearbox silky smooth. Needed a bit of work to hustle it into and through a corner but once turned in seemed very stable and held its line quite nicely.

Not really my cup of tea, but if I wanted a bike for commuting / going touring / two up work I'd buy one.

09-04-09, 07:08 PM

There was a recent bike mag which did an article as a direct comparison entitled "the bandit comes alive" in which they thought it was a big improvement. It was nov 07 edition I think, I've just been to find it and scan it, but I've just thrown it away, not had much mag reading time so I'm just on the last few pages of december now and this years editions are still unopened!

The December edition has a road test of the Bandit GT vs the CBF1000 and Tiger if you want a copy I'll scan it.

rictus01 · 09-04-09, 07:21 PM

Not to worry to much thanks, i'll find out tomorrow anyway, just wondering.

Cheers Mark.

09-04-09, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by -Ralph-

The December edition has a road test of the Bandit GT vs the CBF1000 and Tiger if you want a copy I'll scan it.

Yes Please

rictus01 · 10-04-09, 12:50 PM

well got it delivered this morning..............Hmmmmmmmmmmm

it's got ABS...................................Hmmmmmmmmmmm mm

Digital speedo................................Hmmmmmmmmmmm m

still I like the rev counter needle going right round and back on switch on .

reserving judgement just now until I get a chance to "give it some beans".

Cheers Mark.

09-04-09, 04:39 PM	#1
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	1250 Bandit anyone got one ?, not having ridden one before was wondering what to expect; compared to the old one that is, as I've used those before? anyone ? Cheers Mark. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

09-04-09, 04:41 PM	#2
cuffy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 1250 Bandit Give Beenz a PM, he got a brand new one last year, fully loaded for touring.

09-04-09, 04:45 PM	#3
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Re: 1250 Bandit IIRC Amarko has one as well. I've ridden one had one for a loaner when my GSXR was in for a service. I really enjoyed it. Big and comfy, loads of torque as you'd expect, engine and gearbox silky smooth. Needed a bit of work to hustle it into and through a corner but once turned in seemed very stable and held its line quite nicely. Not really my cup of tea, but if I wanted a bike for commuting / going touring / two up work I'd buy one. __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

09-04-09, 07:08 PM	#4
-Ralph- Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 1250 Bandit There was a recent bike mag which did an article as a direct comparison entitled "the bandit comes alive" in which they thought it was a big improvement. It was nov 07 edition I think, I've just been to find it and scan it, but I've just thrown it away, not had much mag reading time so I'm just on the last few pages of december now and this years editions are still unopened! The December edition has a road test of the Bandit GT vs the CBF1000 and Tiger if you want a copy I'll scan it.

09-04-09, 07:21 PM	#5
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: 1250 Bandit Not to worry to much thanks, i'll find out tomorrow anyway, just wondering. Cheers Mark. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

10-04-09, 12:50 PM	#7
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: 1250 Bandit well got it delivered this morning..............Hmmmmmmmmmmm it's got ABS...................................Hmmmmmmmmmmm mm Digital speedo................................Hmmmmmmmmmmm m still I like the rev counter needle going right round and back on switch on . reserving judgement just now until I get a chance to "give it some beans". Cheers Mark. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

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