2007-current Suzuki Bandit 1250S

[Rangerscott]

Why does every bike have to be light? I find it funny cause we can start talking about cars an most guys want a big heavy ass car with a big block and laugh at ricer shit.

[Homeslice]

Originally Posted by Rangerscott

Why does every bike have to be light? I find it funny cause we can start talking about cars an most guys want a big heavy ass car with a big block and laugh at ricer shit.

Small, lightweight cars are viewed as "ghey" by guys who are insecure about their masculinity. The only reason they don't view sportbikes the same way is because sportbikes are fast which allows them to pretend to be macho racer dudes.

[Rider]

Originally Posted by Rangerscott

Why does every bike have to be light? I find it funny cause we can start talking about cars an most guys want a big heavy ass car with a big block and laugh at ricer shit.

Because a light bike is fun to ride. I also light light cars.

[OneSickPsycho]

Originally Posted by Rangerscott

Why does every bike have to be light? I find it funny cause we can start talking about cars an most guys want a big heavy ass car with a big block and laugh at ricer shit.

I was reading through the first page and kept thinking to myself... "I think I actually prefer a bigger, heavier machine..." My Buell was pretty light and small, I liked that... but the 954 was fucking small and felt too light sometimes... my TLR, for what little I've ridden it, felt great... and nowadays it's big and heavy.

[Particle Man]

Originally Posted by Triple

The SV makes more peak horsepower and the Bandit makes more torque, though the Bandit makes more of both at lower revs. Most tests have the SV edging the 1250 through the quarter mile (just under 11 seconds vs just over). The Bandit has greater power potential, however.

I wish it was one of these instead of the S model:



Wonder how much it would cost to collect some parts from overseas. Maybe some Brit will want to trade for my fairing...

if you like that style, why not split the difference and go with a Gladius or a naked SV1000 if you don't want the 650?

[Particle Man]

Originally Posted by Triple

The Gladius is one of the ugliest motorcycles ever produced.

and the SV 1K (N)?

[Cutty72]

Originally Posted by Particle Man

and the SV 1K (N)?

no longer made...

[Particle Man]

Originally Posted by Cutty72

no longer made...

I know that.

You can still find 'em either new (ie they've sat there on the floor) or slightly used.

[BobTheBiker]

Far as I know, the bandits are GREAT bikes in general. the older B12 actually has the potential for 160 hp I think to the wheel if memory serves.

[Cutty72]

Friend of mine has an 08 that I have ridden on occasion.
It had ridiculous amounts of low end power/torque! Very comfortable to ride, and easy to handle. Wheelie on command in the lower 2 gears.
Super smooth with almost no vibes, and VERY quiet.
We usually ride with his brother (08 FZ1) and me, The FZ will drown out the Bandit, and my 1125 well... yeah.
The Bandit will take all of us off the line, I pull ahead at around 50, and the FZ pulls me at about 130.
Great all around bike, and an awesome sport tourer!
Mileage is in the low 40's with spirited riding and commuting.
Will be better as a commuter than your SV with all the mods.