Bandit 650 k8 .need info please

[sidewinder]

Hi all been a while.
Not been out on the divvy for ages but needs must and I need to get out again.so been looking at at newer steed and have found a nice clean 650 k8. But internet confuses .are they carb or fi net says carb but dash has a fi light.plus is it a decent enough bike .rides nice and a vast improvement on the old diversion .
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[pudder]

Fuel injection was brought in with the K7 model in 2007. Therefore K8 is fuel injection.
Note that the K designation doesn't necessarily relate directly to the registration year.
For example my K6 is registered as '07 plate.

As to whether they are good bikes, opinions vary, but they are typically regarded as competent all rounders, if on the heavier side.
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1993 Kawasaki AR50 (In bits) - 1984 Suzuki GP125 (Sold, but still ridden) - 1954 Matchless G3L (Being restored) - 2007 Suzuki Bandit 650

[sidewinder]

Advert says it a k8 2009.so as you said will be fi.not bothered by the weight.it will be mostly be used for the commute and chucking camping kit on the back for weekends away.its up for £2700 so I think the price is ok 2 owners and fsh.with nothing major showing on the mot check .
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"Nitrous is like a cheap hooker, you want to hit it but are scared of the consequences

[Matt B]

[pudder]

How many miles on the clock?
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1993 Kawasaki AR50 (In bits) - 1984 Suzuki GP125 (Sold, but still ridden) - 1954 Matchless G3L (Being restored) - 2007 Suzuki Bandit 650

[chris-red]

Hornets and Fazers are meant to be better in pretty much every conceivable way.
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Skudd:- Perhaps she just thinks you are a window licker and is being nice just in case she becomes another Jill Dando.
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[Rogerborg]

Do you imagine that if you post a link to the advert that someone will gazump you?

Why do people do this? If you want advice on that bike, show it to us.
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Biking is 1/20th as dangerous as horse riding.
GONE: HN125-8, LF-250B, GPz 305, GPZ 500S, Burgman 400 // RIDING: F650GS (800 twin), Royal Enfield Bullet Electra 500 AVL, Ninja 250R because racebike

[wr6133]

[Rogerborg]

A Bandit killed my father, you monster.
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Biking is 1/20th as dangerous as horse riding.
GONE: HN125-8, LF-250B, GPz 305, GPZ 500S, Burgman 400 // RIDING: F650GS (800 twin), Royal Enfield Bullet Electra 500 AVL, Ninja 250R because racebike

[wr6133]

[Rogerborg]

Fell on his foot, the Fire Brigade said it was easier to take an axe to his leg than to try and lift the Bandit.
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Biking is 1/20th as dangerous as horse riding.
GONE: HN125-8, LF-250B, GPz 305, GPZ 500S, Burgman 400 // RIDING: F650GS (800 twin), Royal Enfield Bullet Electra 500 AVL, Ninja 250R because racebike

[talkToTheHat]

A bandit is physically bigger, softer-riding and more stable than fazer/hornet. Less exciting but more commute/tour friendly. I'll probably be looking at something similar if I needed to replace my k2.

Check out SW Motech for strong luggage racks if youre carrying lots of kit.
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Bandit. does. everything.

[Rogerborg]

[Matt B]

Bandits are often unfairly criticised by people who haven't actually owned or lived with them for any amount of time. In it's different guises it has to be one of the most ubiquitous bikes of all time, and that's not all down to price. They are a solid, comfortable, dependable bike with a massive following and easy parts availability. Personally, I would buy one over a Hornet or Fazer every time. The 600/650 is a tad underpowered for it's bulk but the 1200 is an absolute gem of a bike.
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[pudder]

[Polarbear]

[Rogerborg]

[chris-red]

I've ridden every Bandit barring the rare 250/750 and the 1200.

I put reasonable miles on a 600/650/1250 i.e. more than 1000.

They were all rubbish, the only reason to buy one is if you can't afford anything better.

They did the job but lacked any redeeming features whatsoever.

Edit:, the 400 I rode was a dog and I didn't ride far so that is possibly excluded from this.
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Well, you know what they say. If you want to save the world, you have to push a few old ladies down the stairs.
Skudd:- Perhaps she just thinks you are a window licker and is being nice just in case she becomes another Jill Dando.
WANTED:- Fujinon (Fuji) M42 (Screw on) lenses, let me know if you have anything.

[chris-red]

[Polarbear]

[Matt B]

[sidewinder]

[sidewinder]

Sorry not replied but been busy at work and family stuff

So I have purchased the bike picking it up tomorrow.got a good price in the end for a bike which suits my needs plus I preferred it to few others I tried.i know there are other bikes which are better but not for me.i liked the riding position the best and the engine. It's a very clean bike with fsh including recent full service new Michelin tires and recent brake refurb..I would of liked a hornet but I couldn't get a long with one and the tank range put me off a little.
I'm happy I've got a bike now which will be comfy two up for touring and ideal for my commute ..cheers for the comments though 👍
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"Nitrous is like a cheap hooker, you want to hit it but are scared of the consequences

[talkToTheHat]

[Rogerborg]

Fair dos.
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Biking is 1/20th as dangerous as horse riding.
GONE: HN125-8, LF-250B, GPz 305, GPZ 500S, Burgman 400 // RIDING: F650GS (800 twin), Royal Enfield Bullet Electra 500 AVL, Ninja 250R because racebike