Bandit GSF1250N 2007

[Dan B]

Hey Guys,

I've seen here and there on the forum that some of you are bandit owners. My mate wants a to buy a 2007 Bandit 1250N (I will post some photo's) and I wanted to hear your thoughts on the bike?

It has been modified to allegedly produce 100ft/lbs of torque which seems like a lot, was wondering if there is any problems associated with that?

My mate loves my 1400 which is why he is considering the bandit as a cheaper & sportier alternative.

[Dan B]

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[Dan B]

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[Batkwaka]

20hp gains from a quality exhaust were fairly common on the '96 model so it's probably within the spectrum.

[T 24]

20hp gains from a quality exhaust were fairly common on the '96 model so it's probably within the spectrum.

`96 was totally different engine...

[Batkwaka]

20hp gains from a quality exhaust were fairly common on the '96 model so it's probably within the spectrum.

`96 was totally different engine...

Quite true, however, both models were rated a touch under 100hp which probably but not necessarily, would crank a few extra ponies from the extra 100cc added.

[Tony Nitrous]

The Oil cooled Bandits are great fun.
Mad fun to ride and clown about on.
So easy to take to GSXR specs and beyond.
I'm a huge fan.
Sold one in the UK, even owning a Busa and B-King I bought another in AU.

I have no interest in owning the watercooled version.

The original spawned thousands of Streetfighters and stunt bikes.
It was a proper hooligans tool of choice.

The wet one was never anything special.

[Tony Nitrous]

The 1400 is top for torque, comfort and classic looks.
The early Bandit 12 is top for clowning about on.
The B-King is top for naked Suzuki performance.
The Busa is the ultimate petrol heads go-faster bike.

The Bandit 1250 really isn't that special.

I have 8 big Suzuki's and there's 5 more I want.
The wet 1250 isn't on either list.

[froudy]

I'll go along 100% with what Tony said above. I've never been a fan of the watery version. However the one in the photo you put up @Dan B does look very tidy. A good list of upgrades too

I own both a 1998 Mk1 B12 and a GSX1400. I always  thought the B12 was a heavy bike..Until I bought my GSX1400. By comparison the B12 now feels like a sports bike to ride. Mind you..
Mine isn't standard

[Tony Nitrous]

Old one...



Current one...

[Tony Nitrous]

I remember back in May 2000, folk were taking Busa's to the drag strips, lots of folk were running turbo / big bore GSX1100's, 1135E's, GSXR1100's etc etc.

No one could run in the 7's with a street based bike.

Up rocks Brock Davidson on his nitrous Bandit.

7.97 in the quarter.
Job done.

[Dan B]

well that's a pity, he was pretty keen on the bandit as he thought it was a good affordable alternative to the 1400.
But maybe he will test ride it and fall in love anyway 

[grog]

Mate , never owned or know anything about Bandits. Rode a late model one, really didnt remind me much of 14. It was a Suzuki so i liked it.

[Tony Nitrous]

well that's a pity, he was pretty keen on the bandit as he thought it was a good affordable alternative to the 1400.
But maybe he will test ride it and fall in love anyway 

They have their fans, I know folk who are very happy with them and think they are great.  Maybe I was a bit harsh, they aren't a bad bike, they just aren't that special.

[Andre]

I went to buy a Bandit in 2002 but when I sat on it I discovered that I needed O-legs to get to gear shifter and rear brake. Then I was shown the 14 (not heard of her before) and fell in  Even the fit was just right