Suzuki Bandit GSF600

I own a p reg gsf bandit, i passed my test in may 2007 it is my first bike it is a beautiful looking bike very clean. I find myself looking at my bike more than riding it, the truth is im afraid to ride it i syke myself up to go out on her then i chicken out .when i do pluck up the courage and go out on her im at ease but find i cant go far i loose my bottle very easy.I dont ride fast i might open her up on a quiet empty road but i just seem to panic when i get near other road users.can anybody give me some advise on what to do to cure my demons I love my bike but i feel i might sell her because im scared to ride her and i dont want to do that as i would regret it in ...  Read the complete review

Right then, before I start, I’ll make it clear that this is not my bike, although I do have a bike licence and I haven’t actually ridden it as my legs are too short! It is however my hubby’s bike and I have picked his brains etc. So combine this with the fact that I can actually ride (legally!) and hopefully my op should be pretty accurate! I will however write as though we both ride the bike etc (to make my life easier!) We had a Thundercat before this bike and the main reason for selling that was the sheer power and speed of the bike meant either loss of licence was imminent or even worse, loss of life or limb. Also the economics were all ...  Read the complete review

Top fun, top tool, top bike... I've owned a bandit 600 for 3 years now. What a great bike! And I'll tell you why... I bought it from new. In black. Totally naked, no half-fairing. O.K., so it keeps off a bit of wind,so what? Why spoil those fantastic lines? Beats me. It looks the business standing still, never mind when cruising down the high street, or caning it around the lanes..But this is sounding like a biased view(which it is of course), so I'll try and give you the nuts and bolts of owning one,(and working on one) for the last 3 years.. I bought it in the middle of a cold February(is there any other kind?), when prices are low(ish). ...  Read the complete review

I owned a 2001 600S (faired) Bandit until recently - on the whole, the Bandit's a reasonably friendly and easy-to-use retro that'll probably suit a fairly experienced rider who's not really bothered about keeping up with the sportsbike pack. The Bandit is a good looking machine, and performs reasonably well on the open road, its 600cc engine producing around 76 BHP. This equates to a top speed of around 130mph, but even with the fairing you wouldn't really want to do that sort of speed, as the windblast is uncomfortable and the handling deteriorates around 100mph. Cruising at 70+ is very comfortable, though. Insurance is quite reasonable given ...  Read the complete review

...though I've no doubt that the bandit can also be completely reckless if the rider wants it to be. It's got all I want in a bike. As a relatively late starter, the last thing I wanted was a bike I'd have to lie flat on the tank to ride. The 600 Bandit has a comfortable upright-ish riding position, all the speed I need (who needs a bike that can do 150mph+) and, with a flick of the wrist, enough g force to overtake in safety. It's a reliable machine, though be careful not to switch the parking light on and drain the battery!!! If you want to experience the thrill of motorcycling but don't fancy the thought of having to put ...  Read the complete review