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« on: August 03, 2011, 12:22:31 PM »
Is a complete pile of shite. I know, I have had this pile of steaming dog poo on hire-after the Tbird got run over-for two weeks.

It's on Dunlop sport tyres, but hack into a corner and the handling is vile. Less vile than a 70s or 80s Japanese bike but rubbish for a modern bike. And the mpg is crap-30, tops. And what is the fecking point of a naked bike that does 170mph (I've only had it up to 130)? And the finish is shite-6 months old and it is corroding everywhere.

And the bill for the trashed Triumph is over £1600.

Cookie, I hope the faired version is better.
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« Reply #1 on: August 03, 2011, 12:23:04 PM »
Oh, and it's ugly and overweight.
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« Reply #2 on: August 03, 2011, 12:26:28 PM »
If it's on the OE tires I can sympathize.  
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« Reply #3 on: August 03, 2011, 12:28:26 PM »
I love mine. The tyres as you put it are absolute shite.
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« Reply #4 on: August 03, 2011, 12:34:45 PM »
Also, I don't think a box stock Bandit will do much over 150, so that should save you some windblast.   Bigsmile
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« Reply #5 on: August 03, 2011, 12:37:09 PM »
The tyres (sic) are Dunlop Qualifiers.

The riding position only majes sense above 70mph. I have never ridden a bike where the palms of my hands hurt after a mere 5 miles...
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« Reply #6 on: August 03, 2011, 12:39:30 PM »
Quote from: Papa Lazarou on August 03, 2011, 12:22:31 PM


And the bill for the trashed Triumph is over £1600.


The other driver's insurance didn't cover that?
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« Reply #7 on: August 03, 2011, 12:40:09 PM »
Quote from: Rincewind on August 03, 2011, 12:39:30 PM



The other driver's insurance didn't cover that?


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« Reply #8 on: August 03, 2011, 03:27:57 PM »
Quote from: Papa Lazarou on August 03, 2011, 12:40:09 PM



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« Reply #9 on: August 03, 2011, 05:11:45 PM »
(You're welcome)
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« Reply #10 on: August 04, 2011, 01:02:21 AM »
Are the tyres half-flat or what?  Headscratch


I took a Ninja 250 for a test-ride once. Nimble little bike, right? Corners great, right?

WRONG. Steered like a wheelbarrow full of wet cement. Checked the tyres, found about 15 PSI in each.

Aired them up to Mfgr's specs, hey, whaddya know! Nimble little bike appeared, YAY!


If it's a rental bike, maybe nobody has bothered to check the air?
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« Reply #11 on: August 04, 2011, 05:14:59 AM »
Quote from: veefer800canuck on August 04, 2011, 01:02:21 AM

Are the tyres half-flat or what?  Headscratch


I took a Ninja 250 for a test-ride once. Nimble little bike, right? Corners great, right?

WRONG. Steered like a wheelbarrow full of wet cement. Checked the tyres, found about 15 PSI in each.

Aired them up to Mfgr's specs, hey, whaddya know! Nimble little bike appeared, YAY!


If it's a rental bike, maybe nobody has bothered to check the air?


^^^^ Right there Papa. The 'ol Bandito is prolly set up for sand  Thumbsup
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« Reply #12 on: August 04, 2011, 08:09:58 PM »
Quote from: Papa Lazarou on August 03, 2011, 12:37:09 PM

The riding position only majes sense above 70mph.

So shift into 2nd and get on with it. Bigsmile
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« Reply #13 on: August 05, 2011, 06:42:34 AM »
 A Suzuki 1250 "N".......?  ACTUAL, true top speed for the 2007 GSF1250 as recorded by American magazine "Cycle World" was 140m.p.h. They also recorded a top speed for the new fully faired 2011 GSX12150FA of 138 m.p.h.
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« Reply #14 on: August 05, 2011, 07:12:28 AM »
Quote from: Steve Smith on August 05, 2011, 06:42:34 AM

 A Suzuki 1250 "N".......?  ACTUAL, true top speed for the 2007 GSF1250 as recorded by American magazine "Cycle World" was 140m.p.h. They also recorded a top speed for the new fully faired 2011 GSX12150FA of 138 m.p.h.


Good. Sounds a lot safer.
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« Reply #15 on: September 23, 2011, 05:24:12 PM »
I would say do not judge the breed off of a rental.
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« Reply #16 on: September 23, 2011, 08:03:10 PM »
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/motorcycle_manufacturers/suzuki/7644991/Suzuki-Bandit-1250GT-long-term-review.html
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« Reply #17 on: September 24, 2011, 08:32:35 AM »
hurrah!!! It's gone.
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« Reply #18 on: September 24, 2011, 09:06:44 AM »
Obviously you had low tire pressure or just a thrashed rental bike issue because of all the reviews Ive read about the 1250 both the bandit and the GSX version there has been nothing but praise for this bike....and yes I own one but would also be the first to agree if it was a POS and wouldn't still have mine after 35k miles. I have owned many bikes from many MFG's and this is one of my favorites regardless of price and with mine setup like the GT version sold in other countrys I like it better overall than my Sprint ST or FJR.
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« Reply #19 on: September 24, 2011, 11:14:50 AM »
I don't think it was the fact that it was a courtesy bike. I think it was me. My triumph is considerably less powerful (yes, the big Suzy did put a grin on my face several times) but is a higher quality and better handling piece of kit. The Bandito was staring to rot in places and had less than 7K on it-and was new 10 months ago. Just my prejudice really. And an attempt to wind up Mr Black.

Would I buy one? Definitely not. Would I recommend one as a cheap but powerful bike? Yes.

Oh, and it was a GS...
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« Reply #20 on: September 24, 2011, 12:08:51 PM »
Quote from: Papa Lazarou on September 24, 2011, 11:14:50 AM

I don't think it was the fact that it was a courtesy bike. I think it was me. My triumph is considerably less powerful (yes, the big Suzy did put a grin on my face several times) but is a higher quality and better handling piece of kit. The Bandito was staring to rot in places and had less than 7K on it-and was new 10 months ago. Just my prejudice really. And an attempt to wind up Mr Black.

Would I buy one? Definitely not. Would I recommend one as a cheap but powerful bike? Yes.

Oh, and it was a GS...


Black likes his Bandit. He finds it quite comfortable, is confident in it's abilities and reliability.

Seeing as you live on an island and can basically only ride around in circles all day, of course you are comfortable with your Triumph and don't need to worry about riding any distance beyond the nearest pint.
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« Reply #21 on: September 24, 2011, 12:09:58 PM »
Quote from: Mr.Black on September 24, 2011, 12:08:51 PM

Black likes his Bandit and is confident in it's a abilities and reliability.

Seeing as you live on an island and can basically only ride around in circles all day, of course you are comfortable with your Triumph and don't need to worry about riding any distance beyond the nearest pint.


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