written by Oyster Bay on 19/04/2008
Good Points
Fabulous motor
Makes great sports tourer.
Bad Points
Only 260km on a tank
Suspension needs replacing from standard.
General Comments
I own a 1996 Suzuki Bandit 1200s. Highly recomend the bike. Removing stock muffler will increases power by 30hp. Replace the rear shock with a CBR600 Showa. For supreme handling just replace the rear tire from 17,180,70 to 17, 190,55. Change rear ride height by replacing the links and jack up the rear end of the bike. (The chain should just miss the top of the swingarm) I have not found a bike similar that I would replace the Bandit with!
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