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Bike Year: Sept '05 (55) Mileage: 1800 Description: 650 S front faring,red very low mileage and very good condition. Service history, 1 owner from new. Rear hugger and front bars fitted. New mot. Private sale. Price: £2650

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Suzuki GSF Bandit 650cc Apr '07 (07)

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NEW MOTORBIKE REVIEW - SUZUKI BANDIT GSF650

WELCOME TO THE CHEAP SEAT

* What’s It All About?
Look at the specification sheet for the latest Suzuki Bandit GSF650 and you’ll probably take in the unchanged 656cc engine capacity and assume that little has changed. You’d be wrong. With an all-new engine and much improved dynamics, the Bandit is a far better bike than before. Liquid rather than air and oil cooled, this engine requires less maintenance and is more powerful. Otherwise the Bandit recipe is still the same, offering a friendly and enthusiastic ride for the biker not overly concerned with style.

* What Does It Cost?
Not very much is the answer to that. You’ll need – and I’m double checking the documentation here – just £4,495 to get hold of one of these. This means that it undercuts the Kawasaki Z750 by a good grand although Honda’s rather sexy Hornet 600 is only £850 dearer. It’s easy to see where the cost savings have come from. The 84bhp engine isn’t as powerful as either of these two pricier rivals and the Suzuki Bandit isn’t going to turn many heads.
About the most eye catching feature is an exhaust silencer that looks like an enormous silver doner kebab meat roll hanging off the right hand side of the bike. An extra £300 buys you a screen and ABS brakes. The clocks are simple but do the job, an ethos that extends to most other standard features on the Suzki Bandit 650.

* How Does It Handle?
Although the Bandit is improved in the handling department, the cutting edge disappeared over the horizon so rapidly that it’s in danger of coming up behind and smacking the Suzuki up the chuff. That said, the Suzuki Bandit is still great fun to ride down a B-road and unless you’re used to litre class race reps, it feels properly quick. The forks and the rear shock have been revalved to offer improved rider feedback and the 310mm front brakes discs are shared with the Suzuki Bandit 1250.

Improved low down torque gives this Bandit decent pick up out of slower corners meaning you won’t need to bother the rather rough gearbox quite so often. There’s definitely a little more life in the thing at high engine speeds although the all-up weight figure of 215kg dry does much to blunt outright acceleration. That’s more than a Suzuki GSX-R1000 weighs all oiled, watered and juiced up ready to rip.

* Verdict
Get too forensic in the inspection of the Suzuki Bandit 650 and it rather falls to pieces. It’s not anything exciting, charismatic, modern looking or even wildly competent. What it does represent is a solidly engineered, fun bike that’s very keenly priced and which always feels as if it’s on your side. As a poser’s machine it scores a big fat zero. As a bike that will do a job, come rain or shine and still have the ability to paint a big smile on your face, it’s tough to fault.

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UKBikerBoy on 08/06/2009

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Suzuki GSF Bandit 1200cc Sept '07 (57)

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NEW MOTORBIKE REVIEW - SUZUKI BANDIT 1200 GT

FLYING ECONOMY

* What’s It All About?
It seems odd that we were hailing the Suzuki Bandit as something groundbreaking fully ten years ago. The model has developed in that time but not at a pace which has kept it at the cutting edge and the latest generation is instead positioned as a budget choice for those looking for a trusted name and trusted mechanicals. The Suzuki Bandit 1200 GT offers a big engine, seriously large luggage capacity and a very versatile feel as long as it’s not asked to perform, at ten tenths.

* What Does It Cost?
Not very much is the answer to that. You’ll need – and I’m double checking the documentation here – just £5,999 to get hold of one of these. It’s based on the standard Suzuki Bandit 1200 which is a mere £5,000 but adds anti-lock brakes, a half fairing with chin spoiler, a top box and those hard panniers. The real reason why Suzuki are pushing all this equipment for this little is because in 2007, Euro III emissions rules will legislate against the sale of carbureted engines like this 1200 and Suzuki need to almost give the things away while they still can. Accept that you’re buying a very old powerplant with a lot of kit in the deal and you can assess the value proposition for yourself. Expect insurance to be in the region of NU13.

* How Does It Handle?
The suspension feels like it was old in 1996. It’s preload only adjustable and when you’ve got the panniers loaded up and a pillion on board, there doesn’t seem to be a lot of front end grip. Push the Bandit a little harder and you realise that it’s only an impression – grip is there – but start trying to ride it like a sports bike and you’ll soon feel the front end sledging wide.

The engine is reliable and in an unstressed state of tune, the 1,157cc four churning out an unhurried 100bhp. The peak torque figure of 74lb/ft at 4,100rpm means this is a unit that doesn’t appreciate being whanged to the 11,000rpm redline and as far as engines go, it’s rather dull.

Still, there are upsides to the Suzuki Bandit. The riding position is very good, although the seat isn’t the best for long distance work. The clocks are idiot-proof and the anti-lock brakes are enormously reassuring when undertaking all-weather commutes. A centre stand is also featured which is a must for a bike that weighs 225kg.

* Verdict
The Suzuki Bandit 1200 GT is what it is. Expect a Honda Pan European rival and you’ll come away disappointed, the bike market being much like anything else: you get what you pay for. If you can accept steep depreciation, unexceptional dynamics and anonymous styling, you’ll get on fine with the Bandit’s reliable functionality and, and… well now I’m struggling. Let’s just say the Suzuki Bandit 1200 GT does reliable functionality very well.

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Suzuki GSF Bandit 1200cc 97/98 (R)

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Upon completing my bike test, I rushed out and grabbed the nearest thing hich was a 2 yr old R6. This seemed like a wise idea, as all early twenties men would. After about 3 months, I killed the engine thanks to my days of racing moorcross! I quickly moved up to the Kwakka ZX9R. Very heavy at the front and not as responsive as I hoped, I soon moved on to the Honda VTR SP1. A very good bike, or at least I tought until throwing round the first corner! It literally was nothing... nothing.... then over! My flat out plastic bike days were becomming boring and dangerous! Then I was offered a street fightered Bandit 12. I was cautious at first but after taking it on the road, I was soon convinced to give it a chance. Everything about the bike seemed to fit, strangley everything I twisted, grabbed or pushed was in the right place, as if I had owned it for years. I am not a small chap (Height wise at 6'2) and the bandit has coped extremly well. Throw it into a corner and it responds, twist the throttle and up the front wheel comes.... what more could you want?! I have to say that the days when pootling along are needed, it handles that rather well too. From a long journey to blatting through the country roads, the bandit has been fantastic. The only down side is, I had to upgrade the breaks, completely! Not that they wearn't suitable, I just felt they needed that little bit more. Oh... one other downside is keeping in control of those boyish moments. With extended wheelies and long rolling stoppies, the bandit is sure to get you into all kinds of trouble!

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BigCj in Kettering, Northamptonshire on 29/05/2009

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Suzuki GSF Bandit 1200cc Apr '01 (Y)

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over the 10-15 years ive had 5 bandits 3 6oo, and 2 1200, tried changing bikes from 1200 bandit to an suzuki r1,but just could not get on with it, dont get me wrong it was a lovley bike,im 6ft 3in in height and could not wait to get back on another 1200 bandit. When i had the r1 it done my back and wrists in.The bandit i have now is a streetfighter which ive done all myself, looks and rides excellent without fault,its such a comfortable ride and with the 130bhp it pulls like a train,but ive done all the mod cons and its absolutley amazing,i love it and will not change it for the world, its got every thing a sports tourer needs and has plenty of grunt,turning suzuki bandits into streetfighters is my game so when i finish one project i start a new one and anyone out there that wants a streetfighter and wants to convert there basic bandit into a streetfighter iwould strongly reccomend, as bob standard bandits just dont look right, as you can see from my pictures

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deanomatthews19 on 05/12/2008

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Suzuki GSF Bandit 1200cc 96/97 (P)

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What a bike, fast, handles well, bulletproof engine.
A bike that can be lived with everyday for commuting through traffic with ease as well as being able to live with & lose alot of the 'power ranger' brigade.
Had many a bike over the years but keep going back to a Bandit, just such a good allrounder with bags of power.
Has to be one of the most modded bikes too, probably more mods available for the Bandit over any other bike on the market, so easy to make yours just that bt different from the next & no matter where you go be it either a nice and clean standard bike or a modified bike they still always draw people and get people asking questions.
Deffinately my 'Best Bike of the last 15 years' & of poeple I know who own them & who have previously owned them, only fond memories & good word to be said about what has been described as the 'original hooligan machine', ride one you will know ;)

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Suzuki GSF Bandit 600cc 98 (S)

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My Suzuki Bandit GSF600s is a fantastic bike. It never ceases to put a smile on my face. Everytime I open her up, the engine just keeps pulling and pulling until I start to feel my face peel off. It has great torque even at low speed, and can comfortable take two up no problems. Because it was designed as a boy racer bike, spares are readily available, and usually cheap too. This is my first BIG bike and would highly recommend it to anyone not sure what bike to go for as a first.

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Suzuki GSF Bandit 600cc 97/98 (R)

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the bandit gsfs 600 this one of the best bikes i have had its handling at low and high speed is good

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teds in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire on 22/10/2008

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Suzuki GSF Bandit 600cc Sept '02 (52)

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nice bike for touring its got the zap when u need it

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roadrunner_j@ho in Sheffield, South Yorkshire on 22/10/2008

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Suzuki GSF Bandit 650cc Sept '06 (56)

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Brought this bike new with the incentive of the 0% finance offer. Handling and power fine but build quality is poor. Engine very sweet and keeps pulling well past 100 mph. love the classic look of the bike but dislike the poor brakes (especially the rear). Gearbox is clunky and low speed handling is a problem for me.

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Suzuki GSF Bandit 1200cc Apr '08 (08)

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Actually this is about the latest Bandit 1250, but the drop down box only let me choose 1200cc...

A lot of bike for the money and should be great for relative newcomers. More user friendly than most older or retro 750s, and no more intimidating.

Feels surprisingly light with a relatively low centre of gravity making up for a fairly high seat. The half fairing doesn't really do much at speed: it looks high compared to sports bikes, but it's nothing like as high as the rider's position, unless you drop down lower than your hands... No, this bike isn't a speed monster and the naked version probably makes more sense.

The engine is the best bit - it's smooth and sweet pulling cleanly, with a gently increasing urge, from about 3000 rpm. There are few vibes in the contact points. Narrow rear end and footpegs give a comfortable, if rather upright, position.

The informative, but cluttered, dash comes complete with a LCD few bars of fuel guage (not as good as the one on my 1983 kawasaki, but hey, it's a fuel guage).

Gears are a bit clunky and can drop back into neutral unless you're not careful and/or heavy footed. Clutch is slightly heavy for a hydraulic, but it's okay.

The front brake (with adjustable reach lever) is pretty well matched to the bike and stops the bike surprisingly well, though the front end needs scuba equipment.

The ABS is not great - is it ever? The rear pulses fairly slowly and bangs and crashes like nobody's business. The front is more refined and seems quicker, but as with the rear you can stop much faster if you avoid triggering the ABS, or if you do trigger it then backing off and re-applying can still stop you quicker than staying on it. I suppose it might save you from lying the bike down, but it might have you run headlong into something solid, when with practice you could have stopped. Cars benefit more from ABS because it balances 4 brakes without needing 4 pedals and 5 legs, but even so, it took a few generations before it was much good. Bikers have always had the advantage: a seperate control for each braked wheel. Learn to use that advantage and you'll easily outperform this Bandit's ABS. If the bike hadn't had ABS I'd have given the brakes an extra star...

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