Anyone know anything about the bandit 250?

[deliriousthun...]

I've found one for sale, and I've been looking out for a bike that I can ride legally on my restricted license (without having to restrict the bike)..

Googling it gives the impression that it either puts out 38hp, 40hp, or 45hp.. If it's 38 (at crank), as someone in the Scotland section pointed out, it'll probably be pretty close to 33hp at the wheel..

If it's 45, it's need restricted, and I can't imagine there is an FI kit, (wouldn't want to pay for one anyway).. So any suggestions for other ways to restrict it?

Thanks,
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Tom

[iooi]

I would guess its lost a few bhp along the way and should be OK.

Only real way to tell would be a dyno test.

Personally having riden a Gn250 and a ZZR250 before getting the XJ600.
I would say go for a bigger bike and restrict.

Much safer and stable ride. Might even find its cheaper as the ins on the 250's was higher than the 600....
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[ben350]

I would imagine that if Suzuki Japan quote it as producing more than 33bhp then you will have to have it restricted. Loss of bhp and dyno results from your local centre wont cut no ice with the powers that be.

Get a Suzuki Goose if you want a bang on 33bhp bike btw mine isnt for sale
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[deliriousthun...]

Yeah, iooi, you may remember my posts about the xj600 from ages ago.. I think I remember PM'ing you actually..

I had a divvy 600 restricted, didn't like the way the bike felt like it was labouring all the time.. Bought an RVF400 and don't want to restrict it, so am looking for something that will naturally put out 33hp or less, just to fill in the time..

Was looking at SRX400's and Goose 350's but they are hard to come by and tend to be a little out of my budget by the time I factor in travelling to pick them up..

The bandit 250 happens to be relatively close.. (and looks like it would be awesome fun ).. I'm not too bothered if it feels less 'planted' because it's light.. it's not going to be a motorway workhorse anyway, since I now have a cage license

just looking for an accurate idea of the power output..
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Tom

[iooi]

[T0MMY]

Have you considered a Bros 400 too? They're bang on 33 bhp, very well built and nice to ride
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[Fisty]

38BHP at the rear wheel, I can point you at one for sale if you are interested?
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[Robby]

Cagiva river 500 is 33bhp. I'm going to be selling one in 2 or 3 weeks.