Bandit 1250

flaadvandmtbrider · 10-30-2007, 03:38 PM

So how low are we down to being able to get one of these for now?? Looks like dealers are cutting deep.

eatpasta · 10-30-2007, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by flaadvandmtbrider

So how low are we down to being able to get one of these for now?? Looks like dealers are cutting deep.

I sat on one the other day - the bars are about four feet long.

Fidget · 10-30-2007, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by flaadvandmtbrider

So how low are we down to being able to get one of these for now?? Looks like dealers are cutting deep.

PassTheGravy · 10-30-2007, 08:12 PM

Even at sticker price, the Bandit is a lot of bike for the money.

andmoon · 10-31-2007, 03:52 AM

They cutting on abs models too?

flaadvandmtbrider · 10-31-2007, 04:43 AM

Here in FLA they must not have sold well, I've seen non-abs models at $6999.- with no fees. ABS about $600.- more.

westnash · 10-31-2007, 06:12 AM

what seems to be the problem?

RoyQ · 10-31-2007, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by westnash

what seems to be the problem?

Absolutely nothing wrong with the bike its the global economy. Folks are losing their homes here in the US, their credit has caught up with them and gas is $3 a gallon. Motorcycle sales are down across the board.

The bike is amazing!! I've logged 3k miles on mine so far and love it. Smooth, torquey, fuel efficient and fast, handling ain't too shabby either.

You cannot go wrong on this bike it is everything the glossy rags said it was and more.

30Bones · 10-31-2007, 06:33 AM

Seems to good to be true at this price.

RoyQ · 10-31-2007, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by 30Bones

Seems to good to be true at this price.

That is what I paid for mine locally + state sales tax of course.

ctfz1 · 10-31-2007, 06:37 AM

Kbetts · 10-31-2007, 06:49 AM

My problem is that with most 1200cc inline/4 cyl bikes, the first time I opened up the throttle more than half way with my wife on the back it would be the last time she rode with me. I've found rev'y big bore inline fours unrewarding, awkward, and unforgiving when not ridden fast. That may have changed with FI and particularly with the Bandit's 3700rpm torq peak, but who gives a test ride anymore?

If the Bandit is worthy the crowds will come around just like they did with the Vstrom. Without test rides, it's always a slow process of consumer acceptance.

yooperbikemike · 10-31-2007, 07:00 AM

My local dealer quoted 7100 OTD for a non-ABS. Of course this is in October in snow country.

RoyQ · 10-31-2007, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Kbetts

My problem is that with most 1200cc inline/4 cyl bikes, the first time I opened up the throttle more than half way with my wife on the back it would be the last time she rode with me. I've found rev'y big bore inline fours unrewarding, awkward, and unforgiving when not ridden fast. That may have changed with FI and particularly with the Bandit's 3700rpm torq peak, but who gives a test ride anymore?

If the Bandit is worthy the crowds will come around just like they did with the Vstrom. Without test rides, it's always a slow process of consumer acceptance.

The Bandit has a smooth almost flat feel to it no need to rev it up in fact it does not seem to like alot of revving. It falls on its face at 8k rpm but pulls very good right off idle. My wife loves the way it makes power very predictable for the passenger. It is a bit cramped for a tall leggy women since it has more of a sport heritage than a touring bike.

Paulvt1 · 10-31-2007, 07:57 AM

Just turned 4500mls on mine. Still a great bike.

10-30-2007, 03:38 PM	#1
flaadvandmtbrider ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2006 Location: FLA Oddometer: 217	Bandit 1250 So how low are we down to being able to get one of these for now?? Looks like dealers are cutting deep. __________________ "There's a certain kind of freedom that's never bought and sold, there's a certain kind of wild child who never should grow old."

10-30-2007, 08:12 PM	#4
PassTheGravy Studly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2004 Location: Dallas, Texas Oddometer: 755	Even at sticker price, the Bandit is a lot of bike for the money. __________________ "Women come and go, motorcycles are forever." dlearl476

10-31-2007, 03:52 AM	#5
andmoon Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2004 Location: NJ exit 10 Oddometer: 3,176	They cutting on abs models too? __________________ POVERTY SUCKS

10-31-2007, 04:43 AM	#6
flaadvandmtbrider ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2006 Location: FLA Oddometer: 217	Here in FLA they must not have sold well, I've seen non-abs models at $6999.- with no fees. ABS about $600.- more. __________________ "There's a certain kind of freedom that's never bought and sold, there's a certain kind of wild child who never should grow old."

10-31-2007, 06:33 AM	#9
30Bones Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2005 Location: Marion, IA Oddometer: 4,559	Seems to good to be true at this price. __________________ Today is the tomorrow you worried about yesterday

10-31-2007, 06:12 AM	#7
westnash Beastly Adventurer Joined: May 2004 Location: Phoenix, AZ Oddometer: 3,241	what seems to be the problem?

10-31-2007, 06:37 AM	#11
ctfz1 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2006 Oddometer: 1,132

10-31-2007, 07:00 AM	#13
yooperbikemike high, wide and handsome Joined: Apr 2003 Location: The blue groove Oddometer: 11,823	My local dealer quoted 7100 OTD for a non-ABS. Of course this is in October in snow country. __________________ "...people in the stands want to see good, close racing. The thing is to put on a show, and that’s what’s going to draw people in..." -- Scotty Parker

10-31-2007, 07:57 AM	#15
Paulvt1 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2004 Location: Wolverhampton. England. Oddometer: 2,849	Just turned 4500mls on mine. Still a great bike.

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