2001 Suzuki GSF1200 Bandit review from Australia
"Great sports tourer with a sporting edge if required"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
The speedo wire was pinched by the fairing, causing the speedo to read low.
That is the only problem I have had in 3 years, 5 months of ownership.
General comments?
I have modified suspension front and rear to suit my weight, 120KG. Race tech springs and gold valving. Handles exceptionally well.
Sufficent urge to keep the boys on the sports bikes honest. Yoshi muffler & K & N air cleaner have sharpened acceleration. 115 HP at the rear wheel.
Engine has been totally oil tight, not a weep anywhere. Uses less than half litre of Motul 5100 semi-sythetic oil every 6,000 kilometres.
Brakes were superb when purchased, but fitting Goodridge Braided lines has made them even better.
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 | Buy it for the cruise, not the canyons |
| Fast, fun, reliable, affordable |
| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Acceleration marks | 8/10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Handling marks | 8/10 |
| Braking marks | |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 59000 kilometres |
| Previous motorcycle | Suzuki GSF1200 Bandit |
| Date of Entry | 15th August, 2005 |