Great review. Love this bike. Bandit never got it's due credit. For 2016 they call it the Bandit again and pumping it to 1255cc and a partial fairing and lowering the price, not as nice as GSX FA but reviews say it blocks the wind pretty good.
Great review down to earth ! I own a 1250bandit SA. Had it for 3 years now and every year has done two continental trips per year. I sold giant trialee for bandit as wife retired from riding with me, she fly's down and we meet up later. Like you fallen in love with amazing engine , bags torque where you need it, Forget 130bhp and race replicas, never use it ! Anyway, i am thinking about an fa to replace bandit, because i can ! And most of the goodies (my farkles) would be able to go over to new bike. I have a half fairing. How do you find the 'full fairing' Are the side panels effective or more for bling ? Are they easy to remove for cleaning purposes. Aware the engine might get hotter. Cheers
I own a 2006 bandit air oil cooled version since 2008, great bike has about 45k miles on it, only thing I don't like is they built a great motor but they blew it away with cheap suspension!! nice cat there by the way! change to premium progressive fork springs and rear shocks and see the difference!!
+fidel catsro Interesting comment about the suspension mods I'm such a slow coach I've never noticed the suspension issue but I won't be doing anymore to this bike it's time for a change I'M THINKING COME SPRINGTIME ?
+Graham Calvert I hear the suspension story too many times to ignore it..it needs a good progressive suspension, I hear 'hagon' is good..in case still wish to experiment and notice the difference..
Hi, there liked your video and I too have the 2011 GSX1250FA and love it! I was wondering where can I get after market parts. I cracked a hole in one of my OEM Suzuki Side Cases and need one.Also, where did you get the wind screen? Any suggestions??
The side cases are rebadged Givi items mono key I think and the flip screen is after market made by MRA I have just done a review MOV 105 thanks for your kind comments 👍
Thanks Derek M I have just fitted a new WERX exhaust can sounds nice looks way better I videoed fitting it looking for further improvements I plan to keep this bike a long while !
The panniers need to be similar weights never more than 3kgs in the top box I don't keep them on all the time just when required the bikes much much better without them thanks for your kind comments best wishes Graham .
Since this review I've added a Werx exhaust it's made the bike even better and the lighter exhaust is very noticeable and improves the ride too well worth the expense and effort of fitting .
Hi Graham I love the look of the Bandit but was wondering at 6ft4 and 18 and a half stone would the physical size of the bike be a little cramped for me .?
@@rodneyhull9764 I bought a Honda monkey bike it’s a brilliant little bike if you get it ? I get more people talking to me about it than I ever do about the NT 1100
Robert Brumley yes for a Sports tourer they are a light bike however it got too heavy for me I'm afraid also after 4 years I was bored with it so time to move on!
I get it. It quite some time ago. I rode the NT1100 and filmed it. A nice touring bike. Cheers.
Well done. Enjoyed. May I missed. How tall are you?
6ft 3” tall
I see. You adjusted the seat to the higher position I suppose. Is it OK for you?
@@RRRRefuelRideRace This bike was sold in 2016 I have had 3 bikes since the GSX1250 the current machine is a Honda NT 1100
Great review. Love this bike. Bandit never got it's due credit. For 2016 they call it the Bandit again and pumping it to 1255cc and a partial fairing and lowering the price, not as nice as GSX FA but reviews say it blocks the wind pretty good.
I have a 2015 GSX1250FA, all black also. Love it, so much torque down low is fantastic
Great review down to earth ! I own a 1250bandit SA. Had it for 3 years now and every year has done two continental trips per year. I sold giant trialee for bandit as wife retired from riding with me, she fly's down and we meet up later. Like you fallen in love with amazing engine , bags torque where you need it, Forget 130bhp and race replicas, never use it !
Anyway, i am thinking about an fa to replace bandit, because i can ! And most of the goodies (my farkles) would be able to go over to new bike. I have a half fairing. How do you find the 'full fairing' Are the side panels effective or more for bling ? Are they easy to remove for cleaning purposes. Aware the engine might get hotter. Cheers
The 1250 FA is a fantastic bike. Extremely underrated. I love mine. Ride safe!
I own a 2006 bandit air oil cooled version since 2008, great bike has about 45k miles on it, only thing I don't like is they built a great motor but they blew it away with cheap suspension!! nice cat there by the way! change to premium progressive fork springs and rear shocks and see the difference!!
+fidel catsro Interesting comment about the suspension mods I'm such a slow coach I've never noticed the suspension issue but I won't be doing anymore to this bike it's time for a change I'M THINKING COME SPRINGTIME ?
+Graham Calvert I hear the suspension story too many times to ignore it..it needs a good progressive suspension, I hear 'hagon' is good..in case still wish to experiment and notice the difference..
Hi, there liked your video and I too have the 2011 GSX1250FA and love it! I was wondering where can I get after market parts. I cracked a hole in one of my OEM Suzuki Side Cases and need one.Also, where did you get the wind screen? Any suggestions??
The side cases are rebadged Givi items mono key I think and the flip screen is after market made by MRA I have just done a review MOV 105 thanks for your kind comments 👍
I've had a Kawasaki GTR 1400 plus two VFR's a 750 & 1200 but prefer my gsx it's a great bike I love it punches above it's weight handles fine
Thanks Derek M I have just fitted a new WERX exhaust can sounds nice looks way better I videoed fitting it looking for further
improvements I plan to keep this bike a long while !
The panniers need to be similar weights never more than 3kgs in the top box I don't keep them on all the time just when required the bikes much much better without them thanks for your kind comments best wishes Graham .
Since this review I've added a Werx exhaust it's made the bike even better and the lighter exhaust is very noticeable and improves the ride too well worth the expense and effort of fitting .
David Trotter short answer the full fairing is brilliant it really helps keep the weather off me I ride all year round
Hi Graham I love the look of the Bandit but was wondering at 6ft4 and 18 and a half stone would the physical size of the bike be a little cramped for me .?
I'm 18 stone and 6ft 3 in I have no problems what so ever
What is the handling like? Seriously concidering getting one. Depending if I can still have fun and a quick blast on one.
+Andrew Spooner For me it's fine but I'm no expert !some say it's budget ???
Nice bike, if you load the panniers do you have to equally distribute the weight
+harleyman5521 the bike is stable regardless but I tend to do that as a rule seems the best thing for safe riding
Haha, loved Milly!
+micmav71 That darn cat LOL !
I am also considering to trade my Hornet for this bike.
There good bikes enjoy 👍
heavy
Yes 257 kgs wet my current NT1100 is 238 kgs wet 💦 but 14years of technology between them I still enjoyed the GSX1250FA a very nice in-line 4️⃣
@@grayman999 as the years pile on,next bike for me will be sub 200 hopefully. Still want decent power and a comfy position.Impossible ask ?
@@rodneyhull9764 I bought a Honda monkey bike it’s a brilliant little bike if you get it ? I get more people talking to me about it than I ever do about the NT 1100
That Suzuki is lighter than my Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic Lt. Which weighs 657 lbs. So the Bandit would not be a problem for me at all.
Robert Brumley yes for a Sports tourer they are a light bike however it got too heavy for me I'm afraid also after 4 years I was bored with it so time to move on!
@@grayman999 what u plan on getting?
@@Abundance4LL see my later vlogs 😉 3 bikes since the GSX1250 FA
@@grayman999 Africa twin nice 👍🏼 i am considering one of those as well
@@Abundance4LL absolutely love it DCT CRF 998cc L model 2018