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Hey, nice vid! I am looking now to get a 2007 690. Could you please tell me if you had any problems with it since you bought it? Do you still have it?

LOVE this review as i do have a Black 09 plate Bandit 650 and it is all that you say over a distance i get a bit uncomfortable and to hold it at 50 mph i find it jumpy as it may be the point it wants to want a bit more for the injection system . They are a budget bike they are tough bikes they do survive all weathers and they are as heavy as a loaded mini skip and feel like one when trying to keep up with some bikes, but they are relatively cheap to insure as only strong people might steal them and weaker ones be crushed by them. I will eventually get a lighter machine but if i can keep the Bandit also then i will

I'm 72, started riding at 16 and have a Bandit 650, so have experienced many "interesting" things over the years. Regarding the comments about "1st bike" and "beginner bike". Just remember that it is more then fast enough to cost you a big fine and, more importantly, your license, then you won't be able to ride any bike for quite a while. Ride safe, ride sensibly and you may just live long enough to be a grumpy old biker like me!

Great review, thanks, pick up my 2023 tomorrow

Thanks for sharing this video, it's very useful. I also have Bandit, 2008, naked, 650. I really love it. My first motorbike and I think it's not a real learner bike but mainly because of its weight. But if you go more hundred kilometers you won't have problem with the weight.

It is indeed a good learner bike, meaning that its heavy enough and not fast enough so you cant go wrong easily. I currently own this guy, and comparatively to mt07 and trident 660 latest editions, this weighs like a war tank so when you switch to other bikes you will feel them easy af.

Brooo,your 690 is much more advanced in tech than mine 660 smc,the real OG. No battery,no electric start,no key,nothing. That bike is as simple as internal combustion can get,kickstart it and hold tight that handlebars because it will lose you on the road🤣

Fake Bandit ,proper ones are oil cooled . ABS only helps to prevent skidding ,it can actually cause you to take longer to come to a halt increasing braking distance . I owned the 2000 Y model 600 in the U.K. , it had plenty of power for real world riding & good mid range where the power was needed . It would cruise all day at 70 to 90 mph & was tested by MCM at 129 mph top speed ., how fast do you want to go on public roads . It was pretty docile up to 400 revs ,& very agile once moving & one of the best larger bikes for cutting & dicing city traffic . I fitted mine with a Givi fly screen & enabled the bike to cruise in more comfort above 70 mph . My 600 bandit never broke down in 20 years ,nor dropped or crashed . Still had original exhaust on with two new stainless joint collars that replaced the rotted mild steel original joint , standard air box & carbs . Extras included ,Givi fly screen , rear hugger / mudguard ,gold X chain ,chrome engine bars , steel braided brake hoses , Renntec sports rear rack . No such thing as a learner bike , there are small medium & large capacity motor cycles, I have ridden motorcycles for over 50 years have full licence , I ride what ever size & capacity motorcycle suits my need & purpose at the time .

Great video mate. You did a great job. I mean in detail. Can you tell me what are the RPMs at 100 kmh in 6th gear. Thanks mate. Appreciate it. p.s. Drop by when you can, you may find my content interesting for you.

Im 193 cm its good for me ?

I used to have the duke based on the same model, and one question I have is.. Why aren't you shifting up a gear when you're riding at higher speeds? Like the engine can take it.. But it doesn't mean you should leave it revving that high

Brother, a question, is this motorcycle recommended for long trips?

Great bike for touring

Hey dude. Why you sold the 690 sm? I am gonna buy it but maube i am g9nna make a mistake?

Hee Een vraagje is het normaal dat de Suzuki Bandit 650 injectie een aan/uit reactie heeft en daardoor nogal onregelmatig loopt als hij stationair draait en warm is?

Ik heb ook een Bandit gekocht gisteren met de ronde koplamp en een arrow uitlaatje erop. Helemaal fantastisch! Heb jij al problemen gehad met deze motor? Of weet jij zo of er bekende problemen mee zijn. Ik kan ook weinig vinden over het onderhoud zoals kleppen stellen etc. 😷

thanks for this vid mate !! I'm looking for a 2007 to 2012 650 as my first bike.

Is it the camera angle but I couldn't travel that quick in built up area or other roads in fear of me having someone stepping or pulling out on me.🤪

Great review mate . I wanted to ask about the ergonomics. You are a big man, aren't you cramped on the 650 bandit? I am looking to buy same one in the future but I am 200cm tall. Do you think this will still be comfortable or we(big guys) should look more in an adventure bikes like versys 650. I would greatly appreciate your answer on this matter as I am in love with naked bikes : )

Nice run mate, nice tank bag too, what brand or make is it?

Good review. I have the same bike but 2 years older restricted for the A2 licence. They're a lot of fun, and on the whole cheap - when you look at them like that what more could you want

If you get this bike, or the S model or the 1250, doesn't matter. BUY A NEW SEAT! The stock seat is absolute murder after a 2 hour ride. There's a shop in UK, called "just bandits" and they do great seats, with optional gel inserts.

Prestige has that gunmetal plastics all over and Marchesini wheels. Kudos on keeping the stock exhaust, aftermarket ones ruin the Dakar Rally look

Gonna buy a ktm 690 sm mrestige w 27k km of 2007 for 4000€. Is it worth it or not?

Does this bike have fuel injector or carburetor?

A complete disgrace video no sound. There is music there is music.

This seems to be a very charming city, I hope I can visit sometime in the future. Seeing and sharing places like this is why I love traveling and make videos so much! And please keep up the great job! Subscribed!!

I pick mine up tomorrow

“See this road? It’s broken as f***..” Love how succinctly you put things.

Still waiting for the driver to reply to his cameo

Awesome review bro!

Nice video!!

F*ck, that bike is like me. Not exceptional in any field but enough to have fun with. Nice video, i'm thinking on buying one, and i think i will go for it.

Nice vid mate. I’ve got a K6 with ABS and I love it!

Nice review. I think it would be good to put the names of the tyres, brakes etc. that you have in the video description.

Wallonia Syndrome :p Nice vid bro!

Ireland?

Did you sold your 690 SM (the old model with the Pelican nose)?

Love the sound of a big thumper!

This is the carburated version of the 650 right? If you'd switch it with a injection 650 it pulls way more/faster! I had the carburated as well and switched it up for the injection 650, it is way faster! 😍

That mercedes guy so bad, case of small testes 😂😂😂

First ;)

12°C zijde nie gewend he 😂 New bike sounds 💯💦💦💦💦💦 You need some nicer looking mirrors tho 🍆

Good review, thank you! I've had a 2008 S version over here in Hong Kong since 2015 - now has a lot of kms on the clock (115,919 ) and still runs very well. I must say I prefer the look of the round headlight version though - your exhaust also has a nicer note than the stock version!

Hi! I'm a totally noobie new biker from Italy, I just got a 2009 690 supermoto with 38k km as first real bike ever (I only drove 125 scooters for almost 4 years) because since 2012 I fell in love with the bike style, aesthetic and drive mode. I'm totally inexperienced with bike maintenance and the only datas I've gathered online are the same that I found on the maintenance book, which I understand but doesn't contain a "360°" view of it, may I ask you what are the major do's and dont's for this bike (about usage and maintenance)? I apologize for my bad grammar and syntax, love from Italy!

. My '05 GSF 650 BANDIT, is the best bike ever, try doing over 6,000rpm, in 3rd, 4th gear, think you'll find a PERFECT STORM..

Best bike ever,.... OHH. BANDITS, BANDITS BANDITS, BANDITS ARE THE BEST BIKES EVER.

My '05 GSF 650 BANDIT, not a Bandit S, better than a Bandit S, more torque, capable of close to 85 mph, 2nd gear, before the red-line, First ride in ernest, Tues am. hit a PERFECT STORM in 4rth gear, brand new Focus ST, trying too lord it over me, never went iover 6,500rpm, felt like an industrial catapult got it going, nearly 95 mph, SHEET it's pure biking TREAT, for beginners?, NONSENSE, BANDITS are like a biking Reward for having a license. All HAIL Bandits. Professor Bandit B. T.E.out.

Best review on RUclips ....it's a nice bike ..and you absolutely right ..it's a great beginner bike ..it's fast and powerful but not in a crazy way ..it's so manageable and easy to.ride