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| Where Am I ? Joined: Oct 2006
Bike: Suzuki M50
Location: Georgia
Posts: 28
| I'm gonna do this in a few weeks as I want something a bit more sporty and the new bandit 1250 looks awesome. Any thoughts? ![]() ![]() Dday Last edited by Dday; 11-19-2006 at 07:57 AM. |
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| Et cetera ad nauseum ![]() Joined: Dec 2003
Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S
Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA
Posts: 18,305
| I could go on for days about what a great bike this is. I think you are a wise, wise man. Where'd you find the pics?
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| Et cetera ad nauseum ![]() Joined: Dec 2003
Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S
Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA
Posts: 18,305
| I'm not sure why. The Bandit covers both worlds nicely. What does a cruiser offer? You can ride any bike slowly and in straight lines.
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| Where Am I ? Joined: Oct 2006
Bike: Suzuki M50
Location: Georgia
Posts: 28
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I wish I could but just trading up to the bandit will be hard enough It's going to be tough parting with the M50, there cold be tears ![]() Dday Last edited by Dday; 11-19-2006 at 07:57 AM. | |
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| Et cetera ad nauseum ![]() Joined: Dec 2003
Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S
Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA
Posts: 18,305
| Those tears will dry quickly once you crack that throttle.
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| In Training ![]() Joined: Oct 2005
Bike: 2006 FZ6 (sold blk 05 M50)
Location: dirtee jerzee ~NJ~
Posts: 111
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+1 .. i wanted to cry and almost held back handing in the keys but like Rowdy said "tears will dry quickly once you crack that throttle".
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| Seat Tester Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Lynchburg, VA
Posts: 98
| Cornell I've been thinking of making the same move you made. That Bandit 1250 seems like just the thing I want. The M50 being my first bike is one I'll always remember, so maybe I'll just buy a cheap older Bandit 650 until I can pay off the M50 and have 2 bikes |
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| It's A Conspiracy ![]() Joined: May 2005
Bike: '06 XB12X
Location: 30 41'47.99" N 83 11'26.54" W Hold My Beer
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Why Clint! I'm surprised you don't know!! Quote:
What do I ride? All kidding aside.....go for the Bandit man! I've sat on a new 1250 and I like it almost as much as the V-Strom.
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| Et cetera ad nauseum ![]() Joined: Dec 2003
Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S
Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA
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| LOL! Now I get it.
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| Et cetera ad nauseum ![]() Joined: Dec 2003
Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S
Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA
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| Pttbtbtbtbtbt.
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| In Training ![]() Joined: Oct 2005
Bike: 2006 FZ6 (sold blk 05 M50)
Location: dirtee jerzee ~NJ~
Posts: 111
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Let us know if you make the move ... good luck.
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| Et cetera ad nauseum ![]() Joined: Dec 2003
Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S
Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA
Posts: 18,305
| Of course, there are no "older" Bandit 650s. They came out this year.
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| In Training ![]() Joined: Oct 2005
Bike: 2006 FZ6 (sold blk 05 M50)
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| Throttle Jockey ![]() Joined: May 2005
Bike: 05 M50, 06 CBR600F4i
Location: Sitting on the can... duh!
Posts: 3,160
| Hmm... that Bandit 1250 sounds like a nice replacement for the M50. I've thought about trading up the M50 myself. I've always wanted a Honda RC51, but I'll be taking a really close look at the SV1000S as a more practical, lower cost alternative. Hang in there! April 07 will be here soon enough. If you haven't done so, try contacting your dealer and see if they can reserve a Bandit for you.
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| Et cetera ad nauseum ![]() Joined: Dec 2003
Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S
Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA
Posts: 18,305
| I'd argue that a standard or touring bike is far more comfortable than a cruiser. Having all my weight bouncing up my spine is just plain not good. The best compromise is some on the legs, some on the arms and some on the butt.
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| Handlebar Consultant ![]() Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 613
| Standard/Sport Touring bike is far more comfortable than a Cruiser or Super Sport bike. I really like the looks of the 1250. Wish I could talk the wife into letting me have a second bike! Not tired of my V-Strom yet. This one isn't available in the U.S. though is it? |
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