Suzuki Bandit - 600 - ????

ash t · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Dec 2004 Karma :

I have never really liked the bandits...until now. Reason being, i have seen a nice one on bike trader, decent price...went looking around the net to see what i can do to one, and I LIKE..

Now i am asking if anyone knows much about them (the 600 version)

They are suzuki so they must be a decent bike??

any niggles with them etc??

cheers

ash
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JonB · Afraid of Mileage Joined: 03 Jun 2004 Karma :

The bolts rust quickly, there are a few more but don't have the energy to post any more. Razz

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Keith · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Mar 2004 Karma :

My post here pretty much sums up the ups and downs of the bike.

"Good points:
Cheap to buy, cheap to run, decent amount of power, look great, handle well, very comfortable.

Bad points:
Build quality could be better as they tend to rust/corrode quite quickly if you let the elements get to it, (but what bike doesnt?) they all have an awful problem with the exhaust system, (collector box rots quickly due to being made from mild steel, as I have found out lately."

I also asked a very similar question a few months back, might help to take a look at this thread. Got some very useful information, might help you out as well. Thumbs Up

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epz · Scooby Slapper Joined: 26 Apr 2005 Karma :

how cheap is cheap, i would only consider one if it were under a grand.

ive had a few goes and while its nice and solid there just doesnt seem to be any power curve and for not much more you can get a lot better bikes.

ash t · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Dec 2004 Karma :

Iv just remembered the SV650...Always liked Vtwins

Im put off by the niggles of the bandit...ie, paint flaking, brake pins seizing etc.
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b0ss · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 22 Sep 2004 Karma :

Honda Hornet is a good alternative, but more expensive. Thumbs Up

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ash t · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Dec 2004 Karma :

I never made my mind up in the 1st place... Razz

If i had, i wouldnt have made the thread.
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epz · Scooby Slapper Joined: 26 Apr 2005 Karma :