Bandit 650 for my first bike?

[st3stew]

Looking to start biking after many years driving a car and was wondering if you guys think the 650 Bandit is a suitable first ride when I pass my test.

[Banned]

yes it is by all accounts im considering it to.

stanby for more detailed and knowledgable accounts.

steve

[SonicTheHedge...]

Went from nothing to the old oil-cooled Bandit 600 so yes, you should be fine.

Get bungs or crash bars though, cos you will drop it.
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Previous: '00 G2 Bandit 600 Naked. Now: '08 BMW GS Adventure.

[extreme3d]

I'm assuming you will be doing DAS? If so then yes a bandit would be fine as a first bike. It will feel similar in size and handling to the Er-5/cb500 typically used by riding schools.

[chris-red]

[Mount_Man]

[Banned]

[Wise1]

As always my advice is buy nothing until you pass your test. Then you can go to a dealer or two, take each bike out you fancy, Bandit, Hornet and so on then make your choice.

When I passed my test I tried a bandit 1200, Z1000, CBR600 and a couple of other big bikes.

I ended up taking the CBR600, just felt the most comfortable on the day and loved every minute of it despite it not being on my list of wants.

Always best to leave your options open, nothing worse than setting your target on one without trying a few.
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Current - 2007 Suzuki Bandit GSF1250 - 1999 Suzuki TL1000R
Previous - GSXR750 SRAD, Fireblade, ZXR750, CBR600

[Banned]

yes wise one,

im defo going to sit on a few before making final decision, will take that advice and use it when the time comes

thanks

steve

[Kennypa4]

Good choice Enjoy
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[carlperkins00...]

Hornet
but im completely biased.

I dont like the style of the bandit as much,
Fazers are cool (new shape), but the old ones look abit shite.
Speed four is awesome, best of british
you can do alot with hornets eg. modifications.
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