Old timers or spring chickens?

I was reading another post about the Bandit Forum and how most of us?? are pretty reasonable and understanding as the typical Bandit owner is a bit older than other bike owners.

I was just wondering if that is the case?

I am only mid thirties and have had a Bandit for 10 years. Was I too young as 25 to buy a Bandit. I felt then that I wanted a bit of power but to be comfortable aswell.

Should I have got a back breaking, wrist wrenching litre sports bike?

I know of post-60 year olds that love their Gixxers and Busa's still!

Typically BMW owners are older riders although this is starting to change in recent years with a new lineup of bikes.

The one thing I will say is that I am past the mid-capacity (600-800cc range etc) bikes at the moment. Maybe when my body or mind is getting on a bit I might step back to this level, but at the moment I can't see myself being with a bike under 1000cc.

when it comes to old and BMW's Baz can answer that question for you         

I bought my Bandit @ 47 which probably fits the mound quite nicely, however the Bandit is more sporty and has a lot more grunt than my ride for the previous 21 years (VX800) so maybe by 60 I'll be on a sports bike!

It was only a few years ago the 1200 was the hooligan bike to own .Unfortunately Suzuki went touring with it instead of giving us a "R" version .

gus wrote:It was only a few years ago the 1200 was the hooligan bike to own .Unfortunately Suzuki went touring with it instead of giving us a "R" version .

You could probably substitute the B-King for an R Rated version Gus.

If I wanted something the front the size of a car . No I want smaller and lighter
In fact I could ask " is the 4 cyl bike on its last legs" . Sports bike sales are getting smaller ,has Yamaha seen this with the introduction of 3 cyl range .

I think I'm on my last 4cyl bike ,and you sold yours as did Hammy.. Your young (ish),I'm old

I reckon they have seen that thats the way to go mate. The MT09 looks to be a terrific bike at a much better price than the Speed Triple. If only they can work out people in Australia sometimes have further between fuel stops than Japan. I don't think its the end of the 4cyl bikes, your always going to have Gixxers and R1"s and Bandits I imagine. Its a personal choice and as long as the market commands them, they'll keep making them.

Thanks for the Young(ish) compliment mate  

I bought mine at 28 so it's not all old blokes That own Bandits

But, in dog years U would B old....  Sorry reddog...............lol

Jimcoleman wrote:when it comes to old and BMW's Baz can answer that question for you         

they (RT's) are owned by a lot retired or serving police officers (ex m/c cops).
When my RT gets too big for an old man I'll trade it in on a F800GT, but for now I'll be squeezing every last km out of the RT. 
I bought a ram cup holder for it .. that attracts attention.

Baz wrote:I bought a ram cup holder for it .. that attracts attention.

LOL, now I've got to see that!

Now I bought mine at 48, I just can't see myself on a "30min" sports bike. Nice to ride for a bit of fun but I wouldn't be riding much.

I planning on getting as much fun as I can out of the Bandit (sorry Suzuki) GSX    then some time much later on down the track I might buy a..... tractor

Classic! Don't spill any latte on to your stereo speakers Baz. 

Old timers or spring chickens?


Can I be both ?

I'm 51 but immature (says my wife), so that makes me a mere 30

Baz wrote:

madmax wrote:

Baz wrote:I bought a ram cup holder for it .. that attracts attention.

LOL, now I've got to see that!

Ripper, now all you need is a long straw

nah i wear an arai ctx open face and just buy those pump water bottles.