Suzuki Bandit - Page 97

tobiism · 10-09-2012, 08:37 PM

Just tried out the Suzuki Gel Seat on my 2nd Gen Bandit and decided while its very nice I think I need a Corbin. So this one is for sale.

http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=833000

jub jub · 10-11-2012, 05:49 AM

I just got back from a ride from Georgia to Key West and I'm here to say, the Bandito performed flawlessly! It was a pure joy to ride this bike over 1450 miles! If mine ever got wrecked or stolen, I would look for another to buy.

Why, oh why, did Suzi quit selling this bike over here!

Grainbelt · 10-11-2012, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by jub jub

Why, oh why, did Suzi quit selling this bike over here!

They didn't.

They put a bigger fairing on it, offered ABS, and called it the GSX1250FA.

FirstLight · 10-11-2012, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Grainbelt

They didn't.

They put a bigger fairing on it, offered ABS, and called it the GSX1250FA.

And why can't they offer that sweet bike in more colors than black!?

Grainbelt · 10-11-2012, 11:55 AM

I can only guess that they signed a contract with doggrell3000.

rollinrob · 10-11-2012, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Grainbelt

They didn't.

They put a bigger fairing on it, offered ABS, and called it the GSX1250FA.

And made it way more money

HarveyMushman · 10-11-2012, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by FirstLight

And why can't they offer that sweet bike in more colors than black!?

Because only a wanker would desire another color?

jub jub · 10-12-2012, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Grainbelt

They didn't.

They put a bigger fairing on it, offered ABS, and called it the GSX1250FA.

According to the Suzuki website, the last model was a 2011. I figured after they sold the last of the 11s that would be it.

Grainbelt · 10-12-2012, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by jub jub

According to the Suzuki website, the last model was a 2011. I figured after they sold the last of the 11s that would be it.

I put a search in cycletrader. They aren't anywhere close to being sold out yet.

Suzuki has been known to skip model years if a model doesn't sell, perhaps they'll offer it for 2013. I saw on Visordown that they are offering it in the UK with bags and a gps, cheap, so they're still making them.

HarveyMushman · 10-12-2012, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by jub jub

According to the Suzuki website, the last model was a 2011. I figured after they sold the last of the 11s that would be it.

I bought a heavily discounted '11 in July. Like Grainbelt said, there are plenty more out there.

jub jub · 10-12-2012, 11:46 AM

That's good news. There is hope for all of us then!

dunno_where · 10-13-2012, 03:05 PM

Hey all.

The Suzuki Bandit has alot of things I like including the price. I know the Bandit is no Dual Sporter but say if I saw a dirt road that looks intersting and wanted to go up and have a look would the Suzuki Bandit be capable of such a detour? I currently have a 650 V-strom and its getting costly to run and service. (great bike but... wouldnt buy another) Or should go to the BMW website and look at a 800 GS?? My main point of reference is Jacobs Ladder in Tasmania, Australia. (see pic)

(Picture by Marilyn Harris)

I wanna do this trip next year. Would the Suzuki Bandit 1250S get me from Darwin, NT to Jacob's Ladder, TAS and back again, hassle and monkey but free???

beeper · 10-13-2012, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by dunno_where

Hey all.

The Suzuki Bandit has alot of things I like including the price. I know the Bandit is no Dual Sporter but say if I saw a dirt road that looks intersting and wanted to go up and have a look would the Suzuki Bandit be capable of such a detour? I currently have a 650 V-strom and its getting costly to run and service. (great bike but... wouldnt buy another) Or should go to the BMW website and look at a 800 GS?? My main point of reference is Jacobs Ladder in Tasmania, Australia. (see pic)

(Picture by Marilyn Harris)

I wanna do this trip next year. Would the Suzuki Bandit 1250S get me from Darwin, NT to Jacob's Ladder, TAS and back again, hassle and monkey but free???

The Bandit would be capable, others have ridden dirt on them. That being said I prefer to have the Bandit and a F800GS at my disposal.

skysailor · 10-14-2012, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Grainbelt

I put a search in cycletrader. They aren't anywhere close to being sold out yet.

Suzuki has been known to skip model years if a model doesn't sell, perhaps they'll offer it for 2013. I saw on Visordown that they are offering it in the UK with bags and a gps, cheap, so they're still making them.

You know a dealer with a left over '11? Let me know. Cheers
Lyle

HarveyMushman · 10-15-2012, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by skysailor

You know a dealer with a left over '11? Let me know. Cheers
Lyle

You'll have to find your ass with your own two hands:
http://www.cycletrader.com/Suzuki-Gs...odelkeyword=1&

10-11-2012, 05:49 AM	#1442
jub jub frumiousbandersnatch Joined: Feb 2011 Location: Central, GA Oddometer: 6,674	Bandit rocks! I just got back from a ride from Georgia to Key West and I'm here to say, the Bandito performed flawlessly! It was a pure joy to ride this bike over 1450 miles! If mine ever got wrecked or stolen, I would look for another to buy. Why, oh why, did Suzi quit selling this bike over here! __________________ Drives, Dives, and Diners - Daytrippin' in Gawja Georgia Tag-O-Rama

10-12-2012, 11:46 AM	#1451
jub jub frumiousbandersnatch Joined: Feb 2011 Location: Central, GA Oddometer: 6,674	That's good news. There is hope for all of us then! __________________ Drives, Dives, and Diners - Daytrippin' in Gawja Georgia Tag-O-Rama

10-13-2012, 03:05 PM	#1452
dunno_where 130km open roads! Joined: Dec 2009 Location: Darwin, NT, Australia Oddometer: 273	Bandit owners question Hey all. The Suzuki Bandit has alot of things I like including the price. I know the Bandit is no Dual Sporter but say if I saw a dirt road that looks intersting and wanted to go up and have a look would the Suzuki Bandit be capable of such a detour? I currently have a 650 V-strom and its getting costly to run and service. (great bike but... wouldnt buy another) Or should go to the BMW website and look at a 800 GS?? My main point of reference is Jacobs Ladder in Tasmania, Australia. (see pic) (Picture by Marilyn Harris) I wanna do this trip next year. Would the Suzuki Bandit 1250S get me from Darwin, NT to Jacob's Ladder, TAS and back again, hassle and monkey but free??? __________________ "We do this stuff, searching for adventure, because it makes us feel truly alive." - Tony Kirby "Motorycles are just like guns. It all depends on how we use them, that we justify their existance in our shed." - Unknown

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10-09-2012, 08:37 PM	#1441
tobiism Adventurer Joined: Jun 2011 Location: Chandler AZ Oddometer: 10	Just tried out the Suzuki Gel Seat on my 2nd Gen Bandit and decided while its very nice I think I need a Corbin. So this one is for sale. http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=833000

10-11-2012, 11:55 AM	#1445
Grainbelt marginal adventurer Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Minnyhappiness Oddometer: 25,084	I can only guess that they signed a contract with doggrell3000.