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Barbarian · 10-14-2007, 04:02 PM

Yeah, the Bandit 650 is a pretty sweet bike

And the folks I know who ride 400s like 'em too.

johns · 10-16-2007, 07:56 AM

that is a nice bike i am going to have a look on ebay to so if i can find one like that or in blue are better in black

johns · 10-16-2007, 07:58 AM

i found this in red

suzuki bandit 400 cc gsf - eBay Suzuki, Motorcycles Scooters, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 24-Oct-07 21:42:18 BST)

Deno · 10-16-2007, 11:37 AM

Oh - just go for the 1250. Local dealer (Peru, IN) has a new 2007 on sale now - $1300 off MSRP.

**Clint** · 10-16-2007, 11:46 AM

Wow! For all the great reviews the 1250 gets, it still goes for under retail. Thank the squids for that.

**intimid8er** · 10-16-2007, 12:29 PM

Amen to that!

Deno · 10-16-2007, 01:35 PM

Yeah - this dealer has had this bike on the showroom floor all summer - just recently marked it down. He has had it parked near the ST1300's and FJR's. The sportbikes are on the other side of the showroom, so none of the people looking at sportbikes ever even see it!

I've been tempted by it several times throughout the summer, but so far I have resisted.

**intimid8er** · 10-16-2007, 02:30 PM

I betcha the ST's and FJR's got cobwebs on 'em too don't they?

PhotoJoe · 10-16-2007, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deno

Oh - just go for the 1250. Local dealer (Peru, IN) has a new 2007 on sale now - $1300 off MSRP.

It's tempting, however, somebody gave me some great advice once. They said start small and learn to ride. You'll become a better rider faster on a smaller bike.

I also heard some other words of wisdom that went something like "It's your first bike, not your last." I think I'll stick to the 600 standard range.

kay · 10-16-2007, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PhotoJoe

It's tempting, however, somebody gave me some great advice once. They said start small and learn to ride. You'll become a better rider faster on a smaller bike.

I also heard some other words of wisdom that went something like "It's your first bike, not your last." I think I'll stick to the 600 standard range.

You know what?
My instructors at my riding school that I was going to, prior to getting my license said the same thing. "Start small and learn to handle the bike. That way you can become a better rider more quickly too."

Well, in my case, I started with a 125cc. Haha!! Yes, VERY small!!!!

But switching from 125 to 400 was very easy! Then on to 750 was also easy! I think I would have never made it to pass the 750cc test had I gone straight to 750 bikes.

10-14-2007, 04:02 PM	#21 (permalink)
Barbarian Kickstand Operator Joined: Jun 2007 Bike: 2006 Suzuki Bandit 650S w/ABS Location: Montreal Posts: 298	Yeah, the Bandit 650 is a pretty sweet bike And the folks I know who ride 400s like 'em too. __________________ See ABS in action complete with plummy voiceover.

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intimid8er It's A Conspiracy Joined: May 2005 Bike: '06 XB12X Location: 30 41'47.99" N 83 11'26.54" W Hold My Beer Posts: 9,507	Amen to that! __________________ Song Pick of the Week 08/27 Deep Purple - Perfect Strangers <Insert nothing original in this space>

10-16-2007, 02:30 PM	#28 (permalink)
intimid8er It's A Conspiracy Joined: May 2005 Bike: '06 XB12X Location: 30 41'47.99" N 83 11'26.54" W Hold My Beer Posts: 9,507	I betcha the ST's and FJR's got cobwebs on 'em too don't they? __________________ Song Pick of the Week 08/27 Deep Purple - Perfect Strangers <Insert nothing original in this space>

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johns Seat Tester Joined: Aug 2007 Bike: ts125x Location: york Posts: 64	that is a nice bike i am going to have a look on ebay to so if i can find one like that or in blue are better in black

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Deno Ditch Magnet Joined: Jul 2006 Bike: Suzuki S83, Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD (wife's bike) Location: Kokomo Indiana Posts: 156	Oh - just go for the 1250. Local dealer (Peru, IN) has a new 2007 on sale now - $1300 off MSRP.

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Deno Ditch Magnet Joined: Jul 2006 Bike: Suzuki S83, Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD (wife's bike) Location: Kokomo Indiana Posts: 156	Yeah - this dealer has had this bike on the showroom floor all summer - just recently marked it down. He has had it parked near the ST1300's and FJR's. The sportbikes are on the other side of the showroom, so none of the people looking at sportbikes ever even see it! I've been tempted by it several times throughout the summer, but so far I have resisted.

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