Bandit 1250, S3, B-King running cost questions. - SV650.org

ethariel · 12-04-09, 12:45 PM

I have a few little questions to present to all and sundry - need a wee bit more input before i start booking test rides (be a few months yet but i supppose errrr summer is best for a tester)

1- Bandit 1250 - MPG and rear tyre life (for comfort looking at te GT version)
2- Speed Tripple 1050 MPG (955 mpg as a guide too) and rear tyre life
3- B-King - any err anyone with experience of this it's a possible contender (against the speed tripple anyway).

Getting a bit stiff in the back region for a gixxer these days....

Any insight into the above is appreciated (apart from the fact they are not V twins LOL)

Ta Muchly!

Dave20046 · 12-04-09, 01:06 PM

phwoar, nice choices.
Is rear tyre life a massive issue on big bikes? never really thought of it. Didn't think it could vary tooo drastically

squirrel_hunter · 12-04-09, 01:19 PM

I did a write up of the B-King here after being loaned it for a couple of days.

Not ridden the other two on your list (yet).

ethariel · 12-04-09, 01:25 PM

Cheers fer the linky to the post

Tyre wear used to be a big issue (1000 to 1500 on a V-Max if thrashed a bit) - not so sure now with dual/tri compounds....

yorkie_chris · 12-04-09, 06:53 PM

Rictus currently has a 1250 on loan.

12-04-09, 06:56 PM

I own a speed triple and I've never had to replace any chains, tyres or sprockets yet. Or fuel for that matter. Actually, I've never even ridden it. Doh!

fizzwheel · 12-04-09, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave20046

Is rear tyre life a massive issue on big bikes? never really thought of it. Didn't think it could vary tooo drastically

Yep, Bandit 1250 is a big old lump, heavy bike + alot of torque, it will IMHO heavier on the tyres than an SV.

My GSXR ate its first rear BT-014 after 1200 miles. Also tyres cost a little bit more than SV tyres to as they are wider which = higher cost.

12-04-09, 07:00 PM

Big torque = Big wear

Dave20046 · 12-04-09, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fizzwheel

Yep, Bandit 1250 is a big old lump, heavy bike + alot of torque, it will IMHO heavier on the tyres than an SV.

My GSXR ate its first rear BT-014 after 1200 miles. Also tyres cost a little bit more than SV tyres to as they are wider which = higher cost.

1200 miles?! ****! That's like 10 tyres a year for a lot of all weather riders. Now I see why you get so many weekend warriors.

12-04-09, 07:01 PM

quite expensive
quite expensive
very very expensive

there you go accurate estimates for ya.

12-04-09, 12:45 PM	#1
ethariel Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: London (for my sins) Posts: 806	Bandit 1250, S3, B-King running cost questions. I have a few little questions to present to all and sundry - need a wee bit more input before i start booking test rides (be a few months yet but i supppose errrr summer is best for a tester) 1- Bandit 1250 - MPG and rear tyre life (for comfort looking at te GT version) 2- Speed Tripple 1050 MPG (955 mpg as a guide too) and rear tyre life 3- B-King - any err anyone with experience of this it's a possible contender (against the speed tripple anyway). Getting a bit stiff in the back region for a gixxer these days.... Any insight into the above is appreciated (apart from the fact they are not V twins LOL) Ta Muchly!

12-04-09, 01:06 PM	#2
Dave20046 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sheffield Posts: 10,274	Re: Some other bike questions... phwoar, nice choices. Is rear tyre life a massive issue on big bikes? never really thought of it. Didn't think it could vary tooo drastically __________________

12-04-09, 01:19 PM	#3
squirrel_hunter Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sunny Swindon Posts: 3,579	Re: Some other bike questions... I did a write up of the B-King here after being loaned it for a couple of days. Not ridden the other two on your list (yet). __________________ "A little enthusiastic?" May I add here, GG is awesome and I think I am in love with Stretchie...he rocks my world! SH2 \| 2MA \| GROM \| YSR

12-04-09, 01:25 PM	#4
ethariel Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: London (for my sins) Posts: 806	Re: Some other bike questions... Cheers fer the linky to the post Tyre wear used to be a big issue (1000 to 1500 on a V-Max if thrashed a bit) - not so sure now with dual/tri compounds....

12-04-09, 06:53 PM	#5
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: Bandit 1250, S3, B-King running cost questions. Rictus currently has a 1250 on loan. __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

12-04-09, 06:56 PM	#6
gettin2dizzy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Bandit 1250, S3, B-King running cost questions. I own a speed triple and I've never had to replace any chains, tyres or sprockets yet. Or fuel for that matter. Actually, I've never even ridden it. Doh!

12-04-09, 07:00 PM	#8
gettin2dizzy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Bandit 1250, S3, B-King running cost questions. Big torque = Big wear

12-04-09, 07:01 PM	#10
zsv650 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Bandit 1250, S3, B-King running cost questions. quite expensive quite expensive very very expensive there you go accurate estimates for ya.

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