I know why you were smiling , I own a bandit incredible value for money. they are capable of smoking a lot of bikes twice the price

My wife has a Triumph Sprint 1050 ST and I have the 08 Bandit 1250. I can ride hers and when I think, 'wow what a great bike' I hop off and ride the bandit and all those feelings come back twice as strong. :)

@RabidHedgehog

8 жыл бұрын

They are very good bikes. I was sad when they let them go for a few years here in the States, but when they came back this year and I got to ride one again... oh I want one badly now.

I purchased a Bandit recently,, and this review was a big factor in my decision. Turns out the bike is absolutely amazing and actually even better than the reviewer got a chance to experience on the demo ride. Thank you Rabid Hedgehog for your measured and knowledgeable review

@RabidHedgehog

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the support and I am glad you love your Bandit!

I own a 2007 Bandit... almost exactly like the one in this video (same color too). The engine braking is big, everyone that rides it is amazed how much engine braking is there, so I have no idea what our dear reviewer is talking about. In my case I've made it super sporty, with all kinds of mods, 145 HP, 130 to the rear. Suspension mods, the whole bit. I've taken it to the track many times with the intermediate B group. I'll never sell it. It's too good a bike to sell, it's the perfect all rounder. Going to get a more track focused bike, but will always use this bike for round town riding, and longer trips, even though it's an amazing canyon bike, and I've taken it to Angeles Crest many times and have no problem keeping up with the GSXRs and BMW S1000RRs.

Because of your review for the bandit, i have decided to buy one! I have been watching reviews on sport motorcycles. And the reaction you have for the bandit sold me on it. Thank you for making up my mind. Big fan.

@RabidHedgehog

7 жыл бұрын

terry Hunt Glad I could help! Thank you for the support!

Great review. Couldn't have put it any better. I added a Zero Gravity windscreen to help out some with the wind at highway speeds and a Yoshimura TRS slip on and I couldn't be happier with the motorcycle.

I just purchased a new 2016 1250S left over from a dealer. First Suzuki I ever owned and I have owned tons of bikes over my 50+ years of riding. I can say this was honestly the best motorcycle purchase I ever made considering the performance, ride and cost, no other bike can touch it.

Great review! Love it that you're enjoying the ride so much too.

@RabidHedgehog

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It is a very enjoyable bike.

I've got a 2016 in red, just like that one. I did a 2,400 mile trip on it last year through Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Colorado. Everything you say is accurate. Smooth, powerful yet still very friendly to however you wanna ride it. I love mine.

@RabidHedgehog

5 жыл бұрын

Ride it safe!

Awesome review. Really makes me want one now.

nice review pal, I have always loved the bandit bikes and nice to see Suzuki still making one, great bike for the price......could be a future buy ;)

@RabidHedgehog

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I am glad they are back now as well. Always liked the way the look. If you get one enjoy!

thank u for the competent and courteous review, bought a new one today, can't wait to ride. winter here. at 7500 out the door I couldn't go wrong, some soft luggage and maybe Oxford heated grips, and u got a sport tourer for half the price

@RabidHedgehog

7 жыл бұрын

Heck yes! Congrats!

@Wabbit1961

7 жыл бұрын

Right now I can get a 2016 for $5,799 with 54 miles on it! Classified as used so no dealer fees! I am going for it!

Good review thankyou! Had to sift through a few before finding a decent one. Thankyou.

love my 2016 Bandit!

Cool video man, your enthusiasm is great, well done 👍👍👍

@RabidHedgehog

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great video, I have a 2012 1250 Bandit. I love it, even if it is as heavy as the moon.

i have a 2016 bandit 1250 in that smart red colour,,, it makes me grin and laugh tòo,awesome engine and very friendly to ride,absolutely love it,

@RabidHedgehog

8 жыл бұрын

Yes it is. I am seriously rethinking my future plans to make room for one.

@Wabbit1961

7 жыл бұрын

ian woolford - I think it's more of a maroon. I saw one outside and it was pretty! I sat on it and the first thing out of my mouth was, 'Oh, this is COMFY.'

I replaced the stock windscreen with a taller V-Stream and it made a tremendous difference. Also it has so much torque that you don't need to downshift below 40 mph. It has fierce acceleration in 6th gear starting about 40 to well above 100, just roll on the throttle and feel the rush.

@RabidHedgehog

4 жыл бұрын

The hallmark of a great motorcycle, power abundant everywhere! I did not mind the windscreen on this one. I generally ride nakeds anyways that have no wind protection at all, so anything is helpful. But the Bandit is a bike that deserves to have another go. Such an under rated machine.

That laugh... It's the same one I had when I rode your bike. Sometimes, that's when you know you've got a winner on your hands.

@RabidHedgehog

8 жыл бұрын

I had to cut out a bit of that laughter if you know what I mean ;)

@Freespiritphil

8 жыл бұрын

I do indeed.

6 months review, added Oxford heated grips, mra higher windscreen, hepco Becker detachable luggage, 4k miles, nothing but joy and smiles, smooth, linear, plenty fast, awesome bike for the money, next up would probably be fjr 1300, much bigger but the bandit is smaller and more nimble, only nuisance is putting up with chain, ( dirty back wheel all the time, ample amount of rags and chain lube lol not really that bad, Michelin pilot tires are better choice. Thanks again

great review. I've got a 2009 one of these. awesome bike and that engine..........wow!!!!!

@RabidHedgehog

8 жыл бұрын

I would love to make some room for it in my garage one day.

@budredden818

Жыл бұрын

I have the same as well love it

I love old school bikes

@RabidHedgehog

8 жыл бұрын

Simplicity = more fun in my opinion and that is why I like them more as well.

I have a 2006 1200 S Bandit. It's the last year with carburettors & five speed gearbox. If I'd done some research I'd have looked for a later model with the injection & six speed. Still, I like it a lot. Sometimes I hit the horn when reaching for the indicators. I need to keep the revs over 4000 or it will foul plugs after a few months. I find it top heavy so I need to muscle it out of turns. The gearing is quite high so some clutch play is necessary in very slow traffic. It does have fantastic torque, the gearbox shifts very nicely & the ladies say the rear seat is very comfy, like a Gold Wing. I'm very happy with it, four years & 30,000 km later. It's currently having the forks rebuilt with some aftermarket progressive rate springs (I'm 100kg & felt it dove too much) & a front tyre fitted. When I got it there were spacers between the bars & the triple clamps. I don't know if they were standard or not but I removed them. I'm long in the torso & found my riding position far too upright but removing the spacers dropped the bars down & forward around 2 inches which vastly improved my comfort. I intend to replace the screen with one which is a bit taller & bowed outwards in front more as, due to my height I cop all the wind right in my face which causes a lot of buffeting & noise. I can't see anything AT ALL in the mirrors as my elbows are in the way. Still, love the grunty beast.

@RabidHedgehog

7 жыл бұрын

I wonder what the differences between the chassis is from 06 to present and if it is different.

@paspax

7 жыл бұрын

I haven't looked into chassis differences/improvements.

You do really friendly and enjoyable reviews. I suppose I should qualify that a bit, I don't want to hear happy happy joy joy stuff for the sake of such. I do want to hear what you really think but your over all manner is great and I wanted to make a point to commend you on that. :-)

@RabidHedgehog

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@kmg501

8 жыл бұрын

***** You're welcome man, you deserve praise for your attitude and commitment. I'm not nearly as committed as you are to biking but I really do appreciate the money, effort and time it takes to provide insights like yours that helps people like me to better understand the machines offered to our hobby. It really does mean a lot. Anyway, don't blush, I'm just in one of those moods tonight. :p

@Wabbit1961

7 жыл бұрын

kmg501 ... you miss your bike, man.

@leerobertson4790

6 жыл бұрын

Sounds like someone is reminiscing right? ;)

I rode a late 90s naked Bandit 1200. Could barely keep the front wheel down in 3rd gear. SO much torque. It felt much quicker than my FJR. That one was buzzy, but that's the old air-cooled one, without the balance shaft, I think.

@RabidHedgehog

5 жыл бұрын

I believe so. But now they are both a smooth ride.

Excellent review! I had an '05 Bandit 1200, and never should have sold it. It was silky smooth and plenty fast. I'm sure the new 1250 is much better!

@RabidHedgehog

8 жыл бұрын

I'll need to find a 1200, but yes this Bandit was awesome!

@fidelcatsro6948

7 жыл бұрын

1250 will be good In the tropics where I live, lts liquid cooled, my 1200 air oil cooled kitty heats up too easily when idling, after 65000km it still gives about 15km per litre..but the cam cover gasket and oil passage O rings on the front have weakened and it drips some oil when I park it

I ride the 2006, ''air -oil cooled'' version of the same old cat...I feel the less adequate rear brake single disc should be made bigger diameter for better rear brake response ....it relies too much on the front brake strength to tame the torque

Half faired, not fully fared, that's the GSX1250FA. They are both lots of fun, and yes so smooth, turbine smooth.

@RabidHedgehog

6 жыл бұрын

I just wish they would have kept it in the US as they took it away again!

I’ve got gsx 1250 fa brilliant bike 160 mph

I used to have a 650 S Bandit. It's a good bike for what it is. Just don't expect it to be a racer. The biggest problem is the weight but with a new silencer and a lithium battery you can drop some fat.

@RabidHedgehog

7 жыл бұрын

Lighter is better :)

I sold my R6 for this, nice bike and can put a lot of time on it

@RabidHedgehog

6 жыл бұрын

matteastwood87 Nice! How does it compare in power?

@matteastwood87

6 жыл бұрын

Rabid Hedgehog power is comparable but the bandit has so much more torque

@dominiquecarroll6921

5 жыл бұрын

matteastwood87 Does it has any speed wobbles?

Not sure what you mean when you say engine breaking is non existent? When I downshift coming to a light I get plenty of engine breaking.

@Wabbit1961

7 жыл бұрын

Motor City Man. - LMAO! Yeah, that happened a lot with me too on a few of my heavier bikes. Ya just gotta be in that sweet spot and know your bike and down shift 2 gears at a time. It means you're having a bit of fast fun with your bike!

@davismohammed2319

2 жыл бұрын

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@terrychandler5759

2 жыл бұрын

@Davis Mohammed instablaster =)

@davismohammed2319

2 жыл бұрын

@Terry Chandler Thanks for your reply. I found the site through google and im trying it out now. Looks like it's gonna take quite some time so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.

@davismohammed2319

2 жыл бұрын

@Terry Chandler It did the trick and I actually got access to my account again. I am so happy! Thank you so much, you saved my ass :D

Nice review their big guy; so what do ya think, nix the rocket and get the bandit? Whatever you choose to ride I know you will certainly have a good time "For Sure"

@RabidHedgehog

8 жыл бұрын

Or I could always save for both :)

@genecitarella3516

8 жыл бұрын

*****"Exactly"

Rabid Hedgehog - I am 6-4 275 lbs. I currently ride a 2013 Suzuki Blvd C50 with the handlebars raised for my height. I have had my eye on the 2016 Suzuki Bandit for several months now. Would this bike be suitable for a rider of my weight and height? Awesome review btw

@natedoglara

6 жыл бұрын

Chase Michalek I'm 6'2" had a 600 bandit. Sold it due to divorce. Can't wait to get a 1250

@chazzmantis2279

6 жыл бұрын

+ChumpSauce congrats bud. Im about to get mine

@whatttttt8136

6 жыл бұрын

Idk if its to late but yes its good for a big boy

@Robert82

6 жыл бұрын

I'm 6'5 and 260lbs. I enjoy mine don't have a lot of experience on other bikes tho so take my comment with grain of salt I suppose. Mine is an 2007

Is it smooth?

@RabidHedgehog

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, Very.

Did you like this better than your cb1100?

@RabidHedgehog

3 жыл бұрын

Yes and no. I like wind protection and such but I like the more relaxed style of the CB overall. The Bandit on the yes side for power though.

@korazon3spinado

3 жыл бұрын

@@RabidHedgehog I guess they were about the same price new?

Yes, but is it smooth?

@RabidHedgehog

7 жыл бұрын

Arbitrator207 as butter, as a baby's bottom, as glass, as silk... :)

@Arbitrator207

7 жыл бұрын

Oh good, come to think of it , you may have mentioned it.

@RabidHedgehog

7 жыл бұрын

Arbitrator207 A little too much I know, broke my mind.

But is it smooth ?

@RabidHedgehog

7 жыл бұрын

Very much so. Like silk, baby's bottom, glass :)

extremely adequate ? uhhh wha...-min . 2;55

@RabidHedgehog

7 жыл бұрын

That Okie for it works better than expected.

@richardmann800

7 жыл бұрын

thanx ... real good test and the bandit is at the top of my list for possible new bike for me.