written by Penjoe on 11/11/2013
Normally have larger bikes, Gsxr1000, VTRs 1000 etc but have been out cycling for a couple of years when my 2006 oil cooled model came up for sale through a friend of a friend. It wasn't what I was looking for but the bike was like new having only covered 897 miles! I snapped the guys hand off and took it home, what a surprise it turned out to be, decent handling, strong engine,roomy very very smooth, only criticism is the seat becomes uncomfortable after less than two hours for me. I use the bike for sunny days out with friends that have larger bikes and we are never left behind, I am thinking of changing for something bigger as my daughter has got the bug, so I am two up a lot. If it wasn't for this reason I would keep the bandit as it really is enough for the average road rider, great bike.
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