When did the Suzuki Bandit 1200 come out?
Those that know the Bandit understand why and probably so does Suzuki. If the current range is as good as the original 1200 released back in 1996, and I suspect it would be, most owners are sufficiently content to stick with their bike for a long while.
What’s the best way to buy a Suzuki Bandit?
The bottom line however, is get a good one and it will grow on you. There’s also a good chance you’ll keep it for a good few years. Interestingly, Suzuki’s original Bandit slogan in 1996 was ‘Ride the Winds of Change’ which, with the benefit of hindsight, turned out to be for a bike that changed a lot less over its life than many others.
What should the idle speed be on a Suzuki Bandit?
The Bandit engine should start cleanly from cold with a little choke (yes four carburettors here) and settle to an idle of around 1000rpm with no choke needed after a minute or so. When it’s warm the idle shouldn’t be erratic either. It goes without saying it shouldn’t smoke,…
Is the Bandit 1250 a bullet proof motor?
It lived on in the Bandit for another 11 or so years before its eventual retirement and renewal as a 1250 liquid-cooled unit. By any stretch that’s a lot of real-world testing and confidence for a prospective purchaser. Some say the motor is bullet-proof, it may be but it’s still important to choose carefully if looking for a well-kept Bandit.
Is the Suzuki Bandit 1200 a good bike?
The Suzuki Bandit 1200 has long had a reputation for doing everything well, and don’t expect any less from the Bandit 1200S in 2002. Sporting two new colors for the new year the Bandit 1200S is back and better than ever.
What kind of engine does a Suzuki Bandit have?
Grunty Suzuki GSX-R1100 derived engine, decent handling for its day and simple to tune up should you require more lairy A roads fun. The 2000 onwards GSF1200 Bandit’s are more touring based, bit softer, but the finish is slightly better.
Which is better Suzuki GSF600 or GSF1200 badnit?
The Suzuki GSF1200 Bandit was never the best handling big retro around in the 90s and the 2000 onwards modifications made the bike feel even mushier, more vague, when pushed hard on bumpy roads. The GSF1200 Badnit is more stable than the GSF600 Bandit, especially at the front end, but it’s no Suzuki GSX-R750 that’s for sure.
What was the original slogan for the Suzuki Bandit?
Interestingly, Suzuki’s original Bandit slogan in 1996 was ‘Ride the Winds of Change’ which, with the benefit of hindsight, turned out to be for a bike that changed a lot less over its life than many others. If I could ask Suzuki one question though, when will we see the Bandit released in Barry Sheene’s original 1970’s Texaco Heron colours?
What’s the workshop manual on a Suzuki Bandit?
Suzuki sells a small tool for adjusting the valve clearances that makes the job easier and a workshop manual is a must. Incorrect adjustment is a sure way to burnt valves.
Los Angeles, July 18, 2000 — A normal part of any new bike intro is a photo session somewhere around the mid to late portion of the day’s ride.
Which is 2001 Suzuki GSF 1200 Bandit’s discussion group?
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Is the Suzuki Bandit 600 a good bike?
When we sampled Suzuki’s Bandit 600S a few months ago we were please with the bike, but not overly impressed.
What kind of air injection does a Suzuki Bandit use?
Adopting a similar system to that of Yamaha’s Air Induction System (AIS), Suzuki has been fitting its Pulsed Secondary Air Injection System (PAIR) to California-bound Bandits, Hayabusas and GSX-Rs, that will now be standard issue on all Bandits in all markets.