2007-current Suzuki Bandit 1250S

Triple · 02-18-2010, 12:53 AM

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Rangerscott · 02-18-2010, 01:41 AM

I've only heard love stories from people with the new bandits.

Rider · 02-18-2010, 09:47 AM

It's big and heavy, that's the only problem you need to know about to keep you from buying one.

smileyman · 02-18-2010, 10:25 AM

The old ones were air/oil cooled 1100s. Pretty bullet proof with old style top side valve adjustement. I am not certain how many improvements they made with the new gen 1250 but I do know they plated the cylinder liners with SCEM? Suzuki Composite Electro Material or some shyte that was supposed to seat the rings better with less friction.

Rider · 02-18-2010, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by smileyman

The old ones were air/oil cooled 1100s. Pretty bullet proof with old style top side valve adjustement. I am not certain how many improvements they made with the new gen 1250 but I do know they plated the cylinder liners with SCEM? Suzuki Composite Electro Material or some shyte that was supposed to seat the rings better with less friction.

Nikasil plating has been done on 2 stroke motors forever. Are they using it on 4 strokes now? Cool.

Particle Man · 02-18-2010, 01:52 PM

Yes: from what I've heard (and experienced once) you won't want to stop riding it.

derf · 02-18-2010, 01:59 PM

Its big and heavy, a little tall for me with a 31" inseam, but once ou et moving you never feel the weight. Its definatley no SS, wont handle like the SV, has more power than the SV, but probably isn't much faster, its built with low mid range power more than the SV. And its way more comfortable.

Phenix_Rider · 02-18-2010, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Rider

Nikasil plating has been done on 2 stroke motors forever. Are they using it on 4 strokes now? Cool.

Yep. Have been for a while now. Eliminating that cast iron or steel sleeve shaves weight.

I demoed an '08 I think. Super smooth engine but the trans is kinda clunky- typical zook. Top two gears feel like overdrive- around 2500 RPM at 65 in 6th. Seat doesn't slide you into the tank, but the bars are too high. Suspension and brakes are soft. The right mods (emulators, pads, bars) and it's a perfectly capable, comfortable bike.

Rangerscott · 02-18-2010, 03:35 PM

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.

BobTheBiker · 02-18-2010, 04:14 PM

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.

02-18-2010, 12:53 AM	#1
Triple uncomfortably numb Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: JOH-JAH! Moto: WR250R & Bonneville Posts: 409	2007-current Suzuki Bandit 1250S ... Last edited by Triple; 04-07-2010 at 12:06 PM..

02-18-2010, 10:25 AM	#4
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02-18-2010, 01:52 PM	#6
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	Yes: from what I've heard (and experienced once) you won't want to stop riding it. __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

02-18-2010, 01:59 PM	#7
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	Its big and heavy, a little tall for me with a 31" inseam, but once ou et moving you never feel the weight. Its definatley no SS, wont handle like the SV, has more power than the SV, but probably isn't much faster, its built with low mid range power more than the SV. And its way more comfortable. __________________

02-18-2010, 01:41 AM	#2
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	I've only heard love stories from people with the new bandits.

02-18-2010, 09:47 AM	#3
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	It's big and heavy, that's the only problem you need to know about to keep you from buying one.

02-18-2010, 03:35 PM	#9
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	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.

02-18-2010, 04:14 PM	#10
BobTheBiker too much time on my hands Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: the northern district of god damn Moto: 01 ZX6R, looking for more now. Posts: 1,802	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.