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Suzuki GSX1250FA
Has anyone seen these bikes deeply discounted as of yet? Local dealers have leftover 2011 models at $8999.- From what I understand it is an evolved Bandit with a few upgrades.
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Bandit = solid value
I've heard of deep discounts, & the 1250 looks to be just about the most bang for the buck in motorcycling right now. It's been around for years & got a solid rep. for reliability. No traction modes, & only average suspension, but an ABS equipped, I-4 1250, fully faired, brand new for under $10,000 US? Discounted factory bags available at a discount as well, if you want 'em. What's not to like? Not as light as a current liter class sport bike, but it won't make your wallet much lighter either.
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It is a good value, I had a Bandit 1250, but you would have a much more capable package, and much more bang for your buck with the Ninja 1000 with hard bags.
I've had both, and the Ninja is a better bike by miles. |
The Ninja 1000 definately offers a more technical performance orientated package. It does have a few trade offs as it's ergo's are slightly more agressive and only judging by a picture but I think the bandit would be better suited for 2up use as well....although it generally doesn't get glowing review for 2up use either.
With a few tweaks the ninja would likely be as comfy and still be the better performer. Now a used 1250s....now that can be a smoking deal from time to time, seen them in the $4-5k range for nice stock low mile bikes. |
Good point about the two-up, my cry baby wife couldn't handle multi-hour trips on the Ninja. :D
The Bandit was a good bit better for that, but still not great, if you are going to have a passenger the Corbin GunFighter and Lady seat, or a top case would help out big time. Another tidbit, I have never ridden a bike that felt like it had more low end stonk than my Bandit 1250, and that includes big twins. The N1K killed it everywhere else, but I feel like you could pull a truck out of a ditch with the Bandit, or just shift straight from 1st to 6th. lol |
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I'd never even consider the N1K as a direct competitor, and it costs a lot more (at least here). Maybe the FZ1S. |
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I also looked at the Ninja 1K but decided the Suzuki was a better fit for my needs (mostly commuting). After 100K miles on a Wee Strom I was looking for diesel torque and the 1250 has that; it must be the least stressed engine on the planet. Feels good. |
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http://www.motosport.ch/media/motosp...250_1200_a.jpg :deal |
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Got a test ride coming up in morning. It's been a toss up for me between the v Stroms (wee, glee and vee) and now the gsx1250fa. I'm not sure if it's a killer deal (I've not even seen one till today) $13,800 OTD hard luggage included. Deal or no?...
Power and torque wise, the numbers look similar to the v strom 1000. Oh well it ought to be a rocket ship compared to my KLR650 ;) |
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That is absolutely NOT a good deal. New 2011, leftover GSX1250FA's are available at many, many dealers for under 9000 and adding luggage will be 600-800. No way can you compare the smoothness of the 1250 to a Vee-t he motor in the 1250 pulls like a train from 2500 rpm & up. In fact, comparing the two is not fair to either. They are very different riding experiences. |
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I search within 500 miles of me usually and have found some real good deals on new leftovers. |
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