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Suzuki GSF 650S Bandit
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Average Ratings for Suzuki GSF 650S Bandit

  • Build quality4.2 stars
  • Reliability4.7 stars
  • Value for Money4.8 stars
  • Reviewer Ratings4.6 stars
  • Overall Rating4.5 stars

36 Reviews For Suzuki GSF 650S Bandit

  • Guest 9th Aug 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I've only been running my '06 Bandit (suzuki gsf 650s) for a couple of months and i'm already convinced i will not be selling it for a long time.

    Good points:
    > comfortable riding position (i'm used to cruiser style bekes and had no problem adjusting).
    > Excellent throttle reaction, the slightest twist and you feel the power coming on immediately,
    > Excellent sound, definitly a head turner.
    > Good handling in town or on open road at any speed but i do find it likes to live high up the revs which can sound like you're just about to take off, not too good when the police are about.

    Bad points:
    > This is more a personal thing but I think the nose cowl/windscreen and undertray are terrible looking but can be easily removed and a tail tidy fitted.

    All in all a good lookin fun bike to ride.

  • Guest 15th Jul 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Bought my bandit 650s oil cooled new feb 2007. Only used it on long trips eg: touring motorcycle heaven the South Island of New Zealand. Good torque, comfy upright riding for touring and rolling on and off the throttle in top a problem. Returning 20km to the litre giving approx 400km range. Good view from the mirrors and easy low speed manouverability. Had it up to 200km/h on a few occaisions very stable. Top gear overtaking a breeze very flexible engine. 100km/h @ 5000rpm . Bum gets sore after ...

  • Martin Millott 2nd Jul 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    The Suzuki GSF 650S Bandit is a good all round bike which doesn't give you any nasty moments even in very bad weather riding. Be it 650 or 1200 the fuel 7,000. Very stable and easy to control. Good brakes and gearbox. Engine is not over noisy even on long runs.

  • dean plumber 8th Jun 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Brilliant bike. Suzuki GSF 650S Bandit is the ideal 1st bike for anyone. Male/female. The engine is perfectly balanced and handles like a dream.

    Ride height, comfortable, unisex, low maintenance, will not throw you off for opening up the throttle, very forgivable.

  • tiny1 4th Jun 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    have owned a Suzuki GSF 650S Bandit0 for almost a year now what can i say, it dose what it says on the box. Every time you get on the bike it just gives you the grin factor and nothing else matters, no matter how bad your day has been. Had mine lowered by the shop easy to ride great two up throttle response is good from low down in top pulls all the way up through the range no trouble easy to ride only problem numb bum after about 1hr on the bike pillion fine.

  • Guest 28th May 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    Having owned my Suzuki GSF 650S Bandit for a year and a bit and done 9700 miles on it have loved it easy to ride and plenty torque for a blast round the twistys or round town, only gripe i have with it is the rate it wears tyres because of its weight have been through 2 fronts and 4 rears in my year of owning it have stuck to bridgestones as reccomended by suzuki but feel they are too soft for its bulky weight so i am now running on pilot road 2`s now and they have given it a new lease of life i ...

  • antosarmy 25th May 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    First gear for a learner driver is a bit of an eye opener. I own a 2005 Suzuki 650 GSF model and to be honest when I drive it, I cannot wait to get out of first gear.

    Everything else is fantastic. She growls instead of wails and she is the most comfortable bike on the market to ride. The GSF model has six gears but is still slower than the S model.

    I have found that she always wants to give more and the bike doesn't like it whe one eases off on the throttle. It remains a nice drive bu ...

  • Guest 6th May 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    Liked the Suzuki GSF Bandit in the dealership, looked good, rode well, got a good deal ... and £400 from Suzuki. Looks good after a year, not any rust spots but it has been garaged and treated well. Solid on the road, easy to handle at speed. New water-cooled engine is smooth with no noticable fuelling problems. Pulls well in all gears, acceleration is good.

    Despite claims to the contrary, the bike is quite tall. Trawl the internet for instructions before paying a dealer to lower the sea ...

  • lukehoseason 4th May 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    First of all before i start i would like to mention my bandit is a 650 K8 naked and restricted to 33bhp. I have owned this bike since 1/9/08 (this written 05/09) and have loved every second. The bike it self has a gloriously understressed (I know its 33bhp) and reliable engine which will happily idle around town and scream over the brecon beacons (south wales mountain rage), both with me smiling. The build quality is typical suzuki and will never match a honda but isnt as bad as some people make ...

  • Guest 3rd May 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    have had 2 bandits a 1997 600s and a 2005 Suzuki GSF Bandit 650s. loved them both. next bike will defo be brand new 650. perfect power and response for touring and so comfy compared to sportsbikes

  • Guest 15th Apr 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    the suzuki gsf bandit is an excellent bike for general use! good handling in city, and fuel economy for a 4 cylinder.

  • nignb 12th Apr 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Bought a secondhand Suzuki GSF 650S Bandit K5; one the last oil-cooled and normally aspirated models, and have been absolutely 100% delighted. Answered an ad, and discovered a real enthusiast owner who had owned lots of different bikes over the years. He was retiring from the road, and I got myself a carefully maintained low mileage minter.

  • andybandit 29th Mar 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Have owned my Suzuki GSF 650S Bandit for a year now and have done 7500 miles with rideouts and commute everyday and i dont think i would swap it for anything else at the moment. Have fitted a T.R.E to it and dropped the front sprocket one tooth and fitted a set of iridium plugs by NGK and a beowulf exhaust back box and downpipe and to say its rapid would be an understatement its just as quick as my mates cbr600rr (and a lot more comfortable on a long journey) in accelaration but not flat out but ...

  • Sargieboy 24th Feb 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I've got a 2005 Suzuki GSF 650 bandit and I fell in love with it. I have taken it for some long trips and it handles well.
    Nice to ride, and the performance is good. Nice to look at aswell.

  • pixator Rank: Lance Corporal 23rd Jan 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    I did a review of the Suzuki GSF 650S Bandit 14 days after I bought it so I thought that it was now about time to do another review to see if anything had changed over the last year of riding this bike.

    I must say that I was really surprised to find that the bike performed exceptionally over the last year and to date I haven't had any problems whatsover over the last year and I have just reached 12000 miles on it. I have ridden it through good and bad weather and I am on my second winter and th ...

  • Francis Gleeson Rank: Lance Corporal 23rd Jan 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    The bandit is my 4th bike, having ridden an old CBX750, a 535 Virago and a 650 Dragstar, all used bikes, the Bandit is my first new bike. The price was the main selling point for me and after riding it now for 2 months, the performance of the bike is incredible. It's easy to manage on a commute, comfortable enough with a passenger and works well when you're giving it loads with your mates on a Sunday run. Travels distances well but the seat can make your bum numb. I would recommend the bandit to ...

  • Guest 19th Dec 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I've had my Suzuki Bandit for 5 months and love every min of riding it, its easy to use, throws up no suprises but when I feel the need becomes a monster, also very easy to do jobs on and looks great, can't see me changing for a long while to come.

  • LANGY7 18th Nov 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    This year travelled from North East England to Nice in Sth of France in 2 days on autoroutes, no problems whatsoever encountered.
    Had a few days down there going to Cannes, Monaco etc., wife flew down and rode pillion for duration of weekend.
    Main gripe was the seat after all those miles (2500) in a few days, but I suppose any bike would give you the same.
    Going to consider gel implants in seat or Air cover on seat.
    Overall a nice bike which can commute, scratch or tour, consider one and you won ...

  • Guest 3rd Oct 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    This is my first big bike and I love it! Ridden a er-5 and a FZ6, but after trying the Suzuki Bandit I was hooked. The price for the package is amazing and people's heads do turn when you pull up on it. Also it makes getting up for work a lot easier, as I know I've got a nice session on the beast before I start the day!

  • gazzateena 26th Sep 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Got to say my first bike and loving it... ride it below 7000 revs and it ' s a sensible bike... then experiment with the gears and the 14000 revs and you ' ll start to appreciate the fun the bike can produce. Wow. Sheep in wools clothing... this bike has many opinions from the novice to the experienced... but I'm telling you... NICE!
    My mate has a R1 and nails it everywhere. Great. 0=60 in 3 seconds... wow super quick... but self confesses that he drives to the max every ride.... not so wow!
    I l ...

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