Is it wrong to like a bandit 12 ?

Originally Posted by 454697819

trying to get a test ride on a bandit 1250 GT

I've not seen one on demo so I tested the 1250SA to get an idea.

If you can get a test though you should take it for a test with and without the hard luggage on. There is a difference in the handling, nothing wrong just a bit more weight hanging off the back. Quite a useful reminder as it's got a big @rse with the side boxes so a bit more room is needed for filtering. Having said that it's so comfortable waiting in traffic and is less of a chore compared to when I had my SVS or gixer.

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1st Generation B12 - Certainly not wrong; a truly great bike - I'd have another tomorrow.

2nd Generation B12 - Not really wrong; not so good in the looks dept & slightly 'softer' in the ride - but more rider friendly on longer journeys

Bandit 1250 - Can't offer a 'right / wrong' opinion as I've never ridden one of these so I'm going by other people's reports & looks only; even more of a Sports Tourer than the 2nd Gen bike so being naked is not my cup of tea - but a perfectly adequate bike - I just wish they hadn't given it the 'Bandit' name !!

ive got a b12 as well as the sv650. the odler version. they are fun bikes to ride, fast, torquey, and i find it steers in nicely too. but whenever i go from the bandit to the sv, it allways puts a smile on my face. i love the sv to bits. not sure what it is, weather its the slimness of it, or the lighter weight. but i think a lot of it is to do with the sound. love the sound of the twin. i like having both though. the bandit pulls and pulls and better on longer journeys, sv is good for town blasts, but i thnk im being a bit too heavy handed for the sv now. possibly outgrown it!

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My father in law has one - it does need to be wrestled about if you like to "press-on" but other than that its a good motorcycle - not my sort of thing though - I prefer something a bit lighter...

My mate bought a brand new bandit 1250sa(about 3 months ago)with sat nav,topbox,panniers etc(although he does'nt really use them).

Great bike,handles well & maaaan is it comfy,also pretty quick,took it up to 146 without much effort although it was losing power by then.

Yep i like em

Originally Posted by sv-robo

My mate bought a brand new bandit 1250sa(about 3 months ago)with sat nav,topbox,panniers etc(although he does'nt really use them).

Great bike,handles well & maaaan is it comfy,also pretty quick,took it up to 146 without much effort although it was losing power by then.

Yep i like em

Yup, that sounds like the GT version. Cracking value for the cash as well compared to other options.

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I took it back tonight and I still enjoyed it.

Got on my GSXR and thought "f*ck me this is small"