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IntruderCruiser · 07-13-2005, 12:39 AM

any thoughts -- pros/cons on this bike?

thanks in adavance

themeatmanlandry · 07-13-2005, 09:14 AM

Do a search.

We just had a similar thread where a guy was comparing different bikes . . . the Bandit 1200 being one of them.

**Clint** · 07-14-2005, 11:31 AM

Pros: Great torque, good ergos, good wind protection, awesome aftermarket support (ask me when you own one), decent handling, great longevity...

Cons: A bit buzzy at certain speeds, crap headlights, no sixth gear (not really a big deal), so-so seat.

Like Landry said, there are several other threads out there, along with numerous magazine reviews.

SneakyPete · 02-22-2006, 12:07 PM

Ive heard nothing but good things about them they are basically a gsxr with a more upright seatng position,of course the suspension and brakes probably arent as good but still a good bike

CManT1914 · 02-22-2006, 09:51 PM

Dang SneakyPete, what's with you and resurrecting old threads?

cb400bill · 02-23-2006, 07:24 AM

He's just testing the search feature.

SneakyPete · 02-23-2006, 07:29 AM

I am new at this and dont know what I am doing

**Trapper** · 02-23-2006, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SneakyPete

I am new at this and dont know what I am doing

You'll fit right in.

viper94bite · 02-23-2006, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cb400bill

He's just testing the search feature.

We have one of those?

J/K

banditguy81 · 02-24-2006, 10:42 PM

I have to agree with Rowdy. The lights are crap. Don't even think about riding on dims at night. Otherwise, a nice ride.

**Clint** · 02-24-2006, 10:53 PM

Have you seen my mod?

Shea · 02-24-2006, 10:55 PM

For a majority of riders, even experienced ones, it seems to have enough power. I have a riding buddy that has one and he rides it hard and it seems to do what he wants it to. He said handleing is ok. It's def a more upright seated position and standard feel, which should be obvious since it's nekkid.

banditguy81 · 02-24-2006, 11:08 PM

Wow, how many times did you have to try that to work it out? I've been riding with the high beams on all the time. It's amazing how rarely I get flashed about it. Just shows how dim they are.

With dims only at night, the light ends abruptly about 50 feet in front of the bike. Very easy to overrun.

**Clint** · 02-25-2006, 11:14 AM

I managed to make it work in one shot. I'm pretty darn happy about it, especially since I have a 5000 mile, 10 day trip planned for June. I'm getting my Givi luggage set up this month.

07-13-2005, 12:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
IntruderCruiser TurtleWax Taster Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: 2003 Intruder 1500 Posts: 585	Bandit 1200 any thoughts -- pros/cons on this bike? thanks in adavance

07-13-2005, 09:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
themeatmanlandry Happy-ass Lunatic Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 600S (Black); 2006 GSXR750 (Black) Location: Memphis Posts: 11,423	Do a search. We just had a similar thread where a guy was comparing different bikes . . . the Bandit 1200 being one of them. __________________ Go to hell

02-22-2006, 09:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
CManT1914 Fourth gear and illegal Joined: Aug 2005 Bike: 2003 Suzuki GSX-R600 Location: Killeen, Texas Posts: 745	Dang SneakyPete, what's with you and resurrecting old threads? __________________ Chris 2003 Suzuki GSX-R600 \| 2001 Suzuki GZ250 SOLD \| 1994 Ford Mustang GT SOLD

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SneakyPete Newbie Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: 87 gsxr 7-11 Location: tampa,fl Posts: 5	Ive heard nothing but good things about them they are basically a gsxr with a more upright seatng position,of course the suspension and brakes probably arent as good but still a good bike

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cb400bill Seat Tester Joined: Oct 2004 Bike: 02 B6 Location: Kalamazoo Posts: 54	He's just testing the search feature.

02-23-2006, 07:29 AM	#7 (permalink)
SneakyPete Newbie Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: 87 gsxr 7-11 Location: tampa,fl Posts: 5	I am new at this and dont know what I am doing

02-24-2006, 10:42 PM	#10 (permalink)
banditguy81 Seat Tester Joined: Dec 2005 Bike: Suzuki Bandit 1200S (2003) Location: Watkinsville, GA Posts: 50	I have to agree with Rowdy. The lights are crap. Don't even think about riding on dims at night. Otherwise, a nice ride.

02-24-2006, 10:55 PM	#12 (permalink)
Shea Third gear and cruising Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: Buell XB12Ss Lightning Location: York, Pa Posts: 521	For a majority of riders, even experienced ones, it seems to have enough power. I have a riding buddy that has one and he rides it hard and it seems to do what he wants it to. He said handleing is ok. It's def a more upright seated position and standard feel, which should be obvious since it's nekkid.

02-24-2006, 11:08 PM	#13 (permalink)
banditguy81 Seat Tester Joined: Dec 2005 Bike: Suzuki Bandit 1200S (2003) Location: Watkinsville, GA Posts: 50	Wow, how many times did you have to try that to work it out? I've been riding with the high beams on all the time. It's amazing how rarely I get flashed about it. Just shows how dim they are. With dims only at night, the light ends abruptly about 50 feet in front of the bike. Very easy to overrun.

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