Just got mine and after 1 day I can say the only con so far is the ears folding when I put it on. After that it is amazing.
@rogernicholls2079Ай бұрын
I love mine, but I'm fed up to the back teeth with its fuel filter problems.
@obeii18053 ай бұрын
Can this be a good first bike for a more mature man ?
@jaredcompton1583 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.
@obeii1805Ай 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 ?
@chrisdik53113 ай бұрын
My motorcycle bandit 1250s Perfect bike ❤❤❤
@nigelcb13003 ай бұрын
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
@nigelcb13003 ай бұрын
Cracking dual purpose bike, wish i still had mine
@bjornkampstra23834 ай бұрын
another change from oil/air cooled to liquid cooled
@kozkater61515 ай бұрын
Excellent! You are the best! Thanks!!!
@phildavies11928 ай бұрын
Great looking bike with some subtle mods 👍
@jaredcompton1588 ай бұрын
Thank you.
@RRRRefuelRideRace9 ай бұрын
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.
@stephenc89569 ай бұрын
I agree with your comment on the Michelins. Transformed my bike..
@serpents66610 ай бұрын
SHARP is an excellent organization. Not only do they conduct more punishing testing but they actually use store-bought helmets, so no hand picked units sent for testing.
@segipak11 ай бұрын
Hi from Korea! Are you a military guy?
@harrystyles746611 ай бұрын
try learning the difference between horsepower and torque. thats just embarrassing
@anthonycowles3153 Жыл бұрын
I have an o8 model ,,,love it , this bike is in top ten best bikes of all time , in my humble opinion ,, cheers 👍
@2wheelmac Жыл бұрын
Pros to mine I've noticed Great air flow Helmet gets lots of compliments Lots of features for the money Cons The visor makes it very difficult to ride with it open and the drop down visor directs wind directly into your eyes Difficult to mount a go pro Loud Side note I got into an accident with mine and it definitely saved my head. All four sides of the helmet were scrapped up and i got knocked out but all I had was a concussion. Also in terms of the visor does it get dirty easy and make you think it's damaged, yes. However it looks good as new when cleaned. Aslong as you keep the rst visors clean it looks very good.
@jaredcompton158 Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad it saved you, brother! That's good to know it does what we want it to in situations that we hope never come around. Thanks for sharing.
@2wheelmac Жыл бұрын
@@jaredcompton158 thanks man, and yup I tested it out myself and 10/10 didn't die 🤣. I do have the mips one which I would strongly recommend to anyone interested in the helmet. Did the mips make a difference I honestly have no idea but I'm definitely glad I had it anyways.
@tallcool1ify Жыл бұрын
Just get to the point. Had to cut it short.
@donaldsmith6826 Жыл бұрын
Good review, but a bit tedious.
@thulsadoom544 Жыл бұрын
Too longwinded mate review
@kevindarkstar Жыл бұрын
You're not the first person to complain about getting the helmet on or off, shame
@kevindarkstar Жыл бұрын
Bottom line, a bloody big square box doesn't look cracking anywhere on a helmet 🤷🏻♂️
@scottmichaels1764 Жыл бұрын
Having the ride play during the walk-around is a terrible idea.
@BlakICE Жыл бұрын
I actually love your honest review. Scripted reviews at times seem robotic and non-authentic, so I appreciated your authenticity. Although my head is a little more rounded, I'm gonna give an Icon a try and add it to my collection. I'll just order a size up from my other helmets. Thanks again for your review.
@mrmurphy8609 Жыл бұрын
How’s the fit according to the chart ??
@jaredcompton158 Жыл бұрын
I have always fit a Medium, and this Medium fits once it is on, but putting it on squeezed the sides of my head until well worn in (a couple months). I'd say it is close to chart, but the on and off transition is rough in the beginning.
@mrmurphy8609 Жыл бұрын
@@jaredcompton158 thanks gonna go grab one in rubatone white and gold
@AndyPutt1 Жыл бұрын
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.
@brianglass3534 Жыл бұрын
Thanks man.
@jamesjanney4440 Жыл бұрын
Sharp only tests a flat impact not a glancing blow as most are on a motorcycle accident. If you hit anything at speed flat you are going to be in trouble with pretty much any helmet. Icon now has the MIPSsystem and should still be a really good helmet. Trust the safety ratings of ece.
@bigal7561 Жыл бұрын
Do you work for bell or do you just get free stuff
@barrybaldwin5535 Жыл бұрын
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.
@RRRRefuelRideRace9 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.
@norokelt2 жыл бұрын
very good in depth review, maybe a bit of too much blablabla talk around the point, but there are really good points overall. Hint for future vids, add timemarkers/sections ;)
@Ruskialt2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I really want to get one. What are those textile bags?
@marcready63692 жыл бұрын
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.
@QBTO2 жыл бұрын
The 1250 is a completely new engine over the 1200. Liquid cooled six speed etc
@jaredcompton1582 жыл бұрын
10:00 A.M. on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at Ewing Chapel Free Holiness Church at 474953 OK Highway 100 Stilwell, OK 74960. Pre 1980s models 200cc and smaller welcome.
@aeror1152 жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy enjoy the mad bike life mate
@kennethgraversen53292 жыл бұрын
Put a Givi airflow on it. Best screen for Vstrom. I drive the DL1000, and its amazing with Givi airflow.
@rustytanks2 жыл бұрын
Bought the same color, 2007 model a week ago, I can't stop riding this thing, simply an excellent bike, I also own a SV650 naked, which has served me trouble free for tha last year.
@jaredcompton1582 жыл бұрын
Amen!
@syedkhajanizamuddin9212 жыл бұрын
HEADGEAR COMPLETE RIDING SOLUTION HIMAYATNAGAR 👌 HYDERABAD INDIA 👌 🇮🇳
@markpm40012 жыл бұрын
You need to cut off your ears to wear this P.O.S icon helmet..don't buy it..
@engrcumins98092 жыл бұрын
I have a throttle rocker on my bike too, and I love it. I think you're using it wrong. All of the demonstrations I've seen show it located at the outside end of the throttle grip. That's where mine has always been. You hold it down with the heel of your palm.
@jaredcompton1582 жыл бұрын
Yes, I know how it's used on the outside. I had it there, but with my shorty levers I use two fingers on the lever and keep my hand on the outside. When doing lots of commuting, it gets in the way out there so I move it to the inside instead of taking it off. On longer trips, I put it back on the outside. In one of my earlier video takes I said why it was on the inside, but guess I forgot to say it on the final take.
@randyrangel32142 жыл бұрын
What brand of side rack and bags are you using.
@jaredcompton1582 жыл бұрын
Top case is a Shad SH48. Side bags are Givi Silverbag soft bags. I don't have a side rack, they just strap across under the seat. I think that line of Givi are discontinued, but newer models have gone way down in price from the older times.
@loopcharged2 жыл бұрын
And thanks to Larry Williamson for all of his efforts in uniting this crowd!
@sonofagalwayman65532 жыл бұрын
igntion issues fuel pumps crap seat great bikes
@MrSlurry2 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 👍
@billbrasky89702 жыл бұрын
The charging port will fail eventually. This product has serious design flaws!!!
@garyb23922 жыл бұрын
Looking for a helmet, this was an insightful review ! TY!
@endurofly2 жыл бұрын
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.
@jaredcompton1582 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......
@endurofly2 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.
@stephenc89569 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😏
@davidhay97712 жыл бұрын
I have the 08 and it's a joy to ride smooth and powerful all I need in a bike
@andrewj222 жыл бұрын
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?
@jaredcompton1582 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.
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Just got mine and after 1 day I can say the only con so far is the ears folding when I put it on. After that it is amazing.
I love mine, but I'm fed up to the back teeth with its fuel filter problems.
Can this be a good first bike for a more mature man ?
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.
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 ?
My motorcycle bandit 1250s Perfect bike ❤❤❤
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
Cracking dual purpose bike, wish i still had mine
another change from oil/air cooled to liquid cooled
Excellent! You are the best! Thanks!!!
Great looking bike with some subtle mods 👍
Thank you.
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.
I agree with your comment on the Michelins. Transformed my bike..
SHARP is an excellent organization. Not only do they conduct more punishing testing but they actually use store-bought helmets, so no hand picked units sent for testing.
Hi from Korea! Are you a military guy?
try learning the difference between horsepower and torque. thats just embarrassing
I have an o8 model ,,,love it , this bike is in top ten best bikes of all time , in my humble opinion ,, cheers 👍
Pros to mine I've noticed Great air flow Helmet gets lots of compliments Lots of features for the money Cons The visor makes it very difficult to ride with it open and the drop down visor directs wind directly into your eyes Difficult to mount a go pro Loud Side note I got into an accident with mine and it definitely saved my head. All four sides of the helmet were scrapped up and i got knocked out but all I had was a concussion. Also in terms of the visor does it get dirty easy and make you think it's damaged, yes. However it looks good as new when cleaned. Aslong as you keep the rst visors clean it looks very good.
I'm so glad it saved you, brother! That's good to know it does what we want it to in situations that we hope never come around. Thanks for sharing.
@@jaredcompton158 thanks man, and yup I tested it out myself and 10/10 didn't die 🤣. I do have the mips one which I would strongly recommend to anyone interested in the helmet. Did the mips make a difference I honestly have no idea but I'm definitely glad I had it anyways.
Just get to the point. Had to cut it short.
Good review, but a bit tedious.
Too longwinded mate review
You're not the first person to complain about getting the helmet on or off, shame
Bottom line, a bloody big square box doesn't look cracking anywhere on a helmet 🤷🏻♂️
Having the ride play during the walk-around is a terrible idea.
I actually love your honest review. Scripted reviews at times seem robotic and non-authentic, so I appreciated your authenticity. Although my head is a little more rounded, I'm gonna give an Icon a try and add it to my collection. I'll just order a size up from my other helmets. Thanks again for your review.
How’s the fit according to the chart ??
I have always fit a Medium, and this Medium fits once it is on, but putting it on squeezed the sides of my head until well worn in (a couple months). I'd say it is close to chart, but the on and off transition is rough in the beginning.
@@jaredcompton158 thanks gonna go grab one in rubatone white and gold
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
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.
@@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.
Thanks man.
Sharp only tests a flat impact not a glancing blow as most are on a motorcycle accident. If you hit anything at speed flat you are going to be in trouble with pretty much any helmet. Icon now has the MIPSsystem and should still be a really good helmet. Trust the safety ratings of ece.
Do you work for bell or do you just get free stuff
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.
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.
very good in depth review, maybe a bit of too much blablabla talk around the point, but there are really good points overall. Hint for future vids, add timemarkers/sections ;)
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I really want to get one. What are those textile bags?
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.
The 1250 is a completely new engine over the 1200. Liquid cooled six speed etc
10:00 A.M. on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at Ewing Chapel Free Holiness Church at 474953 OK Highway 100 Stilwell, OK 74960. Pre 1980s models 200cc and smaller welcome.
Thanks buddy enjoy the mad bike life mate
Put a Givi airflow on it. Best screen for Vstrom. I drive the DL1000, and its amazing with Givi airflow.
Bought the same color, 2007 model a week ago, I can't stop riding this thing, simply an excellent bike, I also own a SV650 naked, which has served me trouble free for tha last year.
Amen!
HEADGEAR COMPLETE RIDING SOLUTION HIMAYATNAGAR 👌 HYDERABAD INDIA 👌 🇮🇳
You need to cut off your ears to wear this P.O.S icon helmet..don't buy it..
I have a throttle rocker on my bike too, and I love it. I think you're using it wrong. All of the demonstrations I've seen show it located at the outside end of the throttle grip. That's where mine has always been. You hold it down with the heel of your palm.
Yes, I know how it's used on the outside. I had it there, but with my shorty levers I use two fingers on the lever and keep my hand on the outside. When doing lots of commuting, it gets in the way out there so I move it to the inside instead of taking it off. On longer trips, I put it back on the outside. In one of my earlier video takes I said why it was on the inside, but guess I forgot to say it on the final take.
What brand of side rack and bags are you using.
Top case is a Shad SH48. Side bags are Givi Silverbag soft bags. I don't have a side rack, they just strap across under the seat. I think that line of Givi are discontinued, but newer models have gone way down in price from the older times.
And thanks to Larry Williamson for all of his efforts in uniting this crowd!
igntion issues fuel pumps crap seat great bikes
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 👍
The charging port will fail eventually. This product has serious design flaws!!!
Looking for a helmet, this was an insightful review ! TY!
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.
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......
@@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.
@@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 have the 08 and it's a joy to ride smooth and powerful all I need in a bike
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?
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.
Lemme get that updated review.