I absolutely love how thorough you are with the review. I’m pretty sure I’m a narcissist and to say that I couldn’t have done it better myself is a huge compliment coming from me! All review no fluff, I love it

@jaredcompton158

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for that awesome compliment. I will continue to do my best!

@elusifofficial

3 ай бұрын

I absolutely love this comment 😂 made me laugh

I have the 08 and it's a joy to ride smooth and powerful all I need in a bike

Nice review. Looking forward to more.

@jaredcompton158

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'll do my best to get a long ride from East Texas edited and uploaded as soon as possible.

I have an o8 model ,,,love it , this bike is in top ten best bikes of all time , in my humble opinion ,, cheers 👍

I agree with your comment on the Michelins. Transformed my bike..

Excellent! You are the best! Thanks!!!

Nice and interesting video! And also, great ride! Thanks a lot,

@jaredcompton158

4 жыл бұрын

thanks for watching!

Yoshimura isn't a Suzuki brand, they are an aftermarket exhaust brand. They worked with Suzuki in bike races being a sponsor. If it was a factory install it is likely they are partners and able to offer factory installs of yoshimura exhausts and still offer a Suzuki warranty

Great looking bike with some subtle mods 👍

@jaredcompton158

8 ай бұрын

Thank you.

Original 1250S run in US as '07-'09, bike reappears as '11-'12 in Batman costume as the GSX-1250F, one last appearance in S form for 2016 with updated fairing design. The original 1200 was an air/oil cooled 1157 derived from the GSX-R1100 with the 1250 (new to US body & motor with FI & liquid cooling to fit Euro 3 emissions regs) in '07. This has a hydraulic clutch, so if the effort seems that high, it may help to adjust the lever. My hand used to cramp on it when I had it too far out. The saddle from the 650 also fits the 1250. Rear shock is adjustable for preload and rebound. Since you're 6'2", I wonder if it would help balance the suspension to put the front back at stock height - your pre-load should really be set for your weight (measuring sag, etc.). Using preload to set height to match lowered front may mean you have the rear tow low (not enough travel) for your weight.

@jaredcompton158

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome info, and thanks for watching! I agree on the suspension and lowered settings needing to be changed, but it's my father's bike, so he has it all set to his weight and height. The hydro clutch is very nice. I think heavier traffic just makes me nervous, and I do everything more tensely than I should. When I drive a box, I bite my nails without knowing, so when I ride a motorcycle I must be clutching harder than needed.

Cracking dual purpose bike, wish i still had mine

I had a 2008 as well. Same colour. It had a full fairing. Would of kept it but girlfriends ex did $4700 vandalism. I ran it to Sturgis 2 years in a row, 09 and 2010. 1585 km in one day, so basically 1000 miles. Just bought a brand new 2014 GSX 1250 SA. 500 miles on it this week. They are amazing bikes, never a issue. Mine has the full hard luggage as well. Go to sturgis, pitch your tent and even if it rains your gears all dry. Good and accurate review

@jaredcompton158

3 жыл бұрын

thanks for watching! that's pretty awful a out the vandalism. had a dirt bike stolen once, and stuff like that just breaks your heart! Sturgis is just going to have to keep waiting for me while my kids to grow, but I do love that this bike even looks classy with the full luggage!

I’m currently trying to decide between Bandit and Strom. I appreciate your perspective.

@jaredcompton158

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Both are solid bikes. Very different, but great either choice.

I like the front turn signals have not seen them before. Had a 2006 1200s which was never released in the USA and was the last of the carb models, have a 1250sa 2010 at the moment and just love it.

@gorillaau

2 жыл бұрын

I'm looking at acquiring one of those for my second bike (getting away from the beginner's restricted bikes). I'm not looking for a rocket ship, but something to handle the open roads and allow better gear carrying.

@banditnev

2 жыл бұрын

@@gorillaau The GSF 1250sa I have now is a great open road bike.

@gorillaau

2 жыл бұрын

@@banditnev Sounds good. I feel that you are best asking owners than reading a review, where you don't know their bias. I figure that it's light enough to be bearable for the short commute to work, though expect me to take the long way home after work. :-)

@banditnev

2 жыл бұрын

@@gorillaau Around town is not a problem for me and I'm 66 😁

@gorillaau

2 жыл бұрын

@@banditnev It's around 70kg heavier than the bike I had, so no problems there.

I bought mine in 2008 & have done 3 vacations on it that averaged 11 days & 3,000 miles & even though I've had six bikes registered & on the road simultaneously including a 2001 GL1800 Gold Wing & a 2007 Triumph Rocket III Classic 2300cc, the Bandit has been the best compromise between long miles & excellent handling on routes like; Blueridge Parkway, Rt. 129 "Tail of the Dragon" & other premier routes. My other ride is the Triumph Bonneville Bobber 1200cc high torque parallel twin for my hot, sticky weather "hooligan" bike. At 72 I'm missing the other unique rides that I let go, but am satisfied with the two 1200's in the garage.

@RRRRefuelRideRace

9 ай бұрын

I believe you. What really shine about Bandits is the simplicity, reliability and a classic look. Suzuki really nailed that ratio. Drop by mate, you may like my content.

Could insulated bar risers help with the vibration? I was searching for a friend and found this bike and...I'm in love with it.

I have the 600 so this will be my next buy hopefully

@jaredcompton158

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I'd say make the change if you can find a decent deal on a 1250 AND if and only if you are already confident on the 600. It's a huge power jump from the little bandit to the big on. Happy riding!

i have an 07 that i bought new that now has 25000 miles. wouldn't trade it for anything.

@jaredcompton158

4 жыл бұрын

take great care of it and you'll enjoy it for years!

@melmorris3023

3 жыл бұрын

@@jaredcompton158 I will I already enjoyed it for 13 with more to come

@kato64

3 жыл бұрын

mel morris - I just picked up an ‘07, with only 26,000 kms on it, just last month. My Harley Road Glide is my daily rider, but sometimes a guy needs a little more pep. I thought at $3k it was a pretty good deal.

@joeclark7298

2 жыл бұрын

They are such good bikes. Bought an 09' the other day; only 3300 miles on it!

That was a great review on a bike I'll consider if I get another bike some day. My current bike's a '88 Suzuki GSX1100F (Katana) and even at 115,000 km the thing's still a beast even in stock form. Being 68 years old I've considered getting an all out touring bike, or even a cruiser but I just like sport touring machines too much.

@jaredcompton158

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching and for your comment. I love to hear of well-kept long lasting bikes--that's amazing. I would recommend a well maintained, used FJR1300 if you are more into touring sporty than sporty with occasional tours. It is a bike very high on my list of wants and want to review.

@timsretirementjourney8323

3 жыл бұрын

@@jaredcompton158 You hit the nail on the head about the FJR1300 as it's one I've also got a lot of interest in as well as to a bit lesser extent the 1400 Concours. There are a lot of nice used sport touring choices out there.

My motorcycle bandit 1250s Perfect bike ❤❤❤

I have a 2001 1200 with 54,000 miles on the clock and it still runs strong! I’ll upgrade to the 1250 whenever my 1200 decides to kick the bucket

@jaredcompton158

4 жыл бұрын

you may be waiting a while cause Suzuki built them strong as rocks. any pros/cons come to mind of the 1200? I'd love to try one someday to compare the two.

@CollinMac96

4 жыл бұрын

@Jared Compton the only cons I can think of that’s worth mentioning is that it vibrates hard past the midrange and that stock it’s sort of a dog. I’d definitely remove all emissions items to really open her up. As far as pros, it’s your generic “easy to work on, reliable, comfortable. The B12 doesn’t really stand out in any category but it’s a damn good bike :)

@CollinMac96

4 жыл бұрын

Another thing to add is check every bolt that you can see on the engine and the carb and put some blue locktite on em. I’ve had a floss bowl drain screw work its way out while riding. I was close to home but was leaving a trail of gas and my rear tire was like it was bathed in grease. Also make sure that it wasn’t sitting for too long. Not sure what your mechanical experience is but pulling 4cyl carbs apart isn’t fun :(

@jaredcompton158

4 жыл бұрын

yes, any bike left in a garage too long hurts my heart! thanks for that info. I've seen a few well-maintained used 1200s over the years and always wanted the cash to add one to the garage! it seems suzuki fixed the vibrations with the 1250.

Top review 👍 here in South Australia the camber of the road wears the front tyre on every bike I've owned out on one side heaps more than the other as well, really annoying. I've got the 2010 model and highly recommend the bandit as an all rounder. Ride safe.

@jaredcompton158

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I have 2016 model too. I really like ride my bandit. And Mr. Jared 한국말 정말 잘하시네요! ^^b

@jaredcompton158

4 жыл бұрын

감사합니다. 14년동안 대구에서 살았어요 ㅋㅋ

Nice review.My big dilemma is TDM 900 or Bandit.I'm an older guy 6'1'' ,perhaps TDM has more space for my old legs (my XTZ 750 was fantastic in this sense)but Bandit is the "real" bike. I should try a higher seat. Drive safe.

@jaredcompton158

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching, and thanks for the comment. Though I have zero experience with the TDM, from the mere looks of it, I'd say it is the more comfortable of the two. If you were to want the 'real bike' and the comfort, maybe you could look for a reasonably priced FJR 1300. I want to get my hands on one of those for a review! Comfort, speed, and performance......

@endurofly

2 жыл бұрын

@@jaredcompton158 Thank you for the reply.FJR is a real rocket,cost about 50% more but the biggest disadvantage is the weight,about 40 kg (90 lb ?)more then GSF.If you consider GSF an sport tourer then it is the most nimble one.When you hit the level of 300kg (600-700 lb) IMO the most accidents happen in the garage or in the parking lot and when you getting older it doesn't help much.. GL on the road to you and your old man.

@stephenc8956

9 ай бұрын

@@endurofly What did you settle on in the end? Bandit or FJR? Ive had a Bandit for years and have looked at FJRs. Always come back to the lower tech, less expensive, lighter Bandit. Thats where I'll stay, i think😏

I used to have a 1200, I want to get back on a bandit but I want the ol lady to ride pillion. The bandit was everything I wanted in a bike. people say passenger comfort is good, do you have any experience with that?

@remingtonsteelez6290

3 жыл бұрын

Have a 07 1 250s the wife rides Passenger it's okay for about a half hour then gets uncomfortable I also have a top box that keeps her from falling off

I have the 2009 for the past 10 years and absolutely love it... in the traffic I keep it in 3rd gear and drive like an automatic.... so much power.... had the seat modified and installed an MRA screen.... one question, why is your odometer showing 0 MPH when you are travelling?

@jaredcompton158

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! The speed sensor failed the night before filming the ride. I had to replace it later that week.

@AzPauly

2 жыл бұрын

I just got an 07, which MRA screen do you have and how is the noise? I just put on an ZG sport tour and it's awful...

Dont know if my memory is playing tricks but i seem to remember my uk bike had the clocks swapped, probably wrong as stupidly changed my bike several times after this

Nice review mate. Please let me know whether the ZG windscreen is light smoke or dark smoke.

@jaredcompton158

4 жыл бұрын

thanks for watching! I double checked and it is the light smoke windscreen.

What year is your V strom 1000? I presume its a 1000 haha.. do u prefer it over the bandit 1250 ? I know both have low down Torque

@jaredcompton158

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I actually have the 2005 'wee-strom' 650 which means comparing the two bikes power-wise is pointless. I will say the little 650 has never let me down off the line but becomes timid at highway speeds. If performance is your thing, I'd say the bandit over even the 1000 strom. But I can sit in the comfort of the strom saddle from morning to night --something I can't say about the bandit. hope that helps.

I'm 6'3". Looking at this for riding in the city and long road trips. Is it too short? Something similar that's better for my height?

@jaredcompton158

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the question! I am 6'2", an my dad lowered the front fork tubes and the back with lowering links. The seat height is pretty low for me but the seat to peg distance is not terrible. I have been commuting on it for the past two weeks, and it is not bad. Long trips, however, may require a few more stops the stretch. All that said, even as a tall guy, I love this bike.

I found these good, but the clutch was very tiring on the hand after a while, the seat strange, not easy to maneuvure on because of the twin section and the accelerator is kind of jumpy. The 1200 doesn't seem to have those problems

@jaredcompton158

Жыл бұрын

Awesome input. My left hand is dead after an hour of heavy traffic riding. It took me a while to adjust to the seat and riding position; I agree it doesn't lend to much movement.

@AndyPutt1

Жыл бұрын

@@jaredcompton158 Hey thanks for saying Jared- did you find the throttle a little jerky especially with low speed maneuvers? Slow speed U-turns for example? Maybe it was just a matter of me getting used to the bike.

The 1250 is a completely new engine over the 1200. Liquid cooled six speed etc

Helo, what is better for long ride dl650 or bandit?

@jaredcompton158

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching, and great question. DL650 is comfortable and tame. If you would like easy riding for a daily commute or long trips, the VStrom takes the cake. Unfortunately, comfort isn't exciting. When I'm on my Strom, I often wish for that 4 cylinder feel and sound to spice up the ride. The Bandit has no shortage of that spice and speed. It is thrilling and fun, but without a good aftermarket seat, don't plan on riding all day. As for commutes on the 1250.....traffic makes for a ton more clutching than a lower powered 650. Wears out the left hand a bit more.

@goranromersombor5923

3 жыл бұрын

@@jaredcompton158 l hawe dl650. It is too week and high rpm on freeway on 130 -140. My opinion for next bike honda cbf 1000 or suzuki bandit . Sory for my writen

You got my full watch. Very detailed and well done review. Enjoyed it. I always liked the Bandits, especially the 1250 models. It would be great if Suzuki would do another bike of this kind. :) Drop by bro you may find my content interesting.

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@jaredcompton158

4 жыл бұрын

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@user-uy5tj7qu4m

4 жыл бұрын

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Can this be a good first bike for a more mature man ?

@jaredcompton158

2 ай бұрын

If you are not confident on a clutch, I would steer you away from this as a first bike. On commutes and heavy traffic, I have to reign it in the whole way. It is a heavy bike, which makes it smooth on the road, but it is also slightly top-heavy, which means if you get off balance stopped or a t slow speeds it wants to fall. I haven't dropped it yet, but it is my most difficult bike to push in and out of my crowded garage.

@obeii1805

Ай бұрын

Thx for the reply, how is the ownership now for you ? It been years since this video.. I’m really considering this as my first bike . I can ride it respectfully I know it’s powerful, I’m not interested in doing twisties etc at least no time soon , I just want to be able to hit the highway for travel work not to be speeding around so this is the only reason why I think I’ll be ok . If I were 20 again I would stay away. But I read that the RECTFIER has issues on 2008-2009 model . The owner said it was fixed on the recall and he installed another one recently. Have u had any issues ?

another change from oil/air cooled to liquid cooled

igntion issues fuel pumps crap seat great bikes

@MrSlurry

2 жыл бұрын

There's a little mesh screen INSIDE the fuel pump assembly that can get clogged. You have to pull the pump out and use something like a length of frayed copper wire to remove the gunk. There's a stickied post on NSWbandits forum called 'fuel pump fix', hopefully that helps you out 👍

Having the ride play during the walk-around is a terrible idea.

try learning the difference between horsepower and torque. thats just embarrassing

I love mine, but I'm fed up to the back teeth with its fuel filter problems.