Suzuki Bandit 600 more than they are cracked up to be (Suzuki Bandit GSF600)

Member Name: hotrock4

Product:	Suzuki Bandit GSF600
Date:	16/05/09 (529 review reads)
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Advantages: Great reliable motorcycle

Disadvantages: No fairing

I have been riding my dad's Suzuki GSF600 Bandit on an 02 plate for the previous 6 months after being knocked off my Suzuki TL1000R.

I found this bike to be far more than i expected it to be for a naked 600.
The gearbox is very smooth indeed and although the power wasn't instant once up to 7000 revs it pulled very well indeed up to a very reasonable top speed for a 600.

Maintanence costs are pretty low as patent parts are now availale for most jobs needed as most suzuki's use pretty similar or identical components.

The brakes on this machine are far beyond what you would expect and hopefully far more than you'd ever need to use. Petrol consumption is good delivering at least 30-35 miles to a gallon on a hard run probably up towards 45-50 or more on a sensible long ride out.

Overall very impressed with this bike, reliable, cheap to run and maintain, goes well, handles spot on and stops well. Good everyday bike for commuting or pleasure.

Summary: Great All Rounder ideal first roadbike.

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