No new Bandits in dealers?

I haven't seen any new Bandits in stock for a while.
Do the current year model come in the dark blue like my 08 or is it the light blue like on the Suzuki web site

Went to Peter Stevens on the weekend to get a quote for change over from my DL 1000 and they had none on the floor, they are available but I think the blue colour is slightly different this year.

was thinking of maybe buying new, haven't decided for sure yet but the light blue doesnt appeal to me

The grey frame and panels put me off.
Dont mind the body colours but the grey clashes with most/all in my opinion.

just rang a big Sydney dealer inquiring about a new Bandit. He said he hasn't had a new Bandit in a long time then looked up his book and said 
2012 model $14700 but couldn't tell me if that meant build date 2012 or not.

V17R wrote:just rang a big Sydney dealer inquiring about a new Bandit. He said he hasn't had a new Bandit in a long time then looked up his book and said 
2012 model $14700 but couldn't tell me if that meant build date 2012 or not.

As far as I know either the GSF isnt made any more or isnt being brought to Aust so the 2012 model sounds about right.
Thats why I'm looking at Kawa or Honda for my next mount. Great move Suzuki  

oh well,that sucks
I will either do a few mods to my existing bike or maybe look at the Ninja 1000 but I hate that stupid name and the shit green

V17R wrote:oh well,that sucks
I will either do a few mods to my existing bike or maybe look at the Ninja 1000 but I hate that stupid name and the shit green

But the Ninja 1000 in silver/black is very nice

I just checked the Suzuki Australia website, the 1250SA is still there, no naked Bandits and none without ABS anymore

http://www.suzukimotorcycles.com.au/bikes/road/sport-sport-touring/2012/bandit-1250s-abs.html

Looks like 1250 variants and the little brother 650 models are all 2012 vintage at best.
Not sure what they'll be asking price wise but if wanting new I'd certainly be trying to talk down $$$ or get some accessories or clothing or servicing thrown in if you can.

hard to justify what they are asking when there are newer designs around these days
thing is I do like my Bandit just have to figure out if I really want new or spend some coin on what I have now

My opinion is to stick with your '08. It's the same as the '12 unless you get the fully faired model and then the changes are mostly cosmetic anyways.
I don't see it as worthwhile dropping $$$ to buy the same bike only newer and with less kms when by spending a small amount you can bike on for a long while longer.

V17R, I was in Griffith yesterday and there was a brand new GSX1250FA all black and shiney for $11,990 in a dealership there. Im pretty sure he said it was a 2014 model. He was the worlds greatest salesman however. My mate and I walked in to have a look around and kill some time. Within no time he had a tape measure out like an Italian tailor, whacked it around my scone and I walked out $379 poorer with a new lid before I realised what was happening. Review pending.

Jimmy the Boy wrote:Italian tailor, whacked it around my scone and I walked out $379 poorer with a new lid before I realised what was happening. Review pending.

Remind me to never go shopping with you Jimmy

I need to remind myself never to go shopping with myself. Its even worse when I get home I have a slanging match with myself about how much Ive spent! I really don't know how I live with myself.

I'm about to cut the straps off mine and send the photos to IMR as an insurance claim. My next lid might only cost me $50

Why didn't I think of that?

Jimmy the Boy wrote:V17R, I was in Griffith yesterday and there was a brand new GSX1250FA all black and shiney for $11,990 in a dealership there. Im pretty sure he said it was a 2014 model. He was the worlds greatest salesman however. My mate and I walked in to have a look around and kill some time. Within no time he had a tape measure out like an Italian tailor, whacked it around my scone and I walked out $379 poorer with a new lid before I realised what was happening. Review pending.

That's not a wood duck you've changed your picture to is it Jimmy ?  

I was inspired by Hammys avatar. Its a " TL ". 

paul wrote:

Jimmy the Boy wrote:V17R, I was in Griffith yesterday and there was a brand new GSX1250FA all black and shiney for $11,990 in a dealership there. Im pretty sure he said it was a 2014 model. He was the worlds greatest salesman however. My mate and I walked in to have a look around and kill some time. Within no time he had a tape measure out like an Italian tailor, whacked it around my scone and I walked out $379 poorer with a new lid before I realised what was happening. Review pending.

That's not a wood duck you've changed your picture to is it Jimmy ?  

No it's just a decoy.

Hammy wrote:

paul wrote:

Jimmy the Boy wrote:V17R, I was in Griffith yesterday and there was a brand new GSX1250FA all black and shiney for $11,990 in a dealership there. Im pretty sure he said it was a 2014 model. He was the worlds greatest salesman however. My mate and I walked in to have a look around and kill some time. Within no time he had a tape measure out like an Italian tailor, whacked it around my scone and I walked out $379 poorer with a new lid before I realised what was happening. Review pending.

That's not a wood duck you've changed your picture to is it Jimmy ?  

No it's just a decoy.

     

Hammy wrote:

paul wrote:

Jimmy the Boy wrote:V17R, I was in Griffith yesterday and there was a brand new GSX1250FA all black and shiney for $11,990 in a dealership there. Im pretty sure he said it was a 2014 model. He was the worlds greatest salesman however. My mate and I walked in to have a look around and kill some time. Within no time he had a tape measure out like an Italian tailor, whacked it around my scone and I walked out $379 poorer with a new lid before I realised what was happening. Review pending.

That's not a wood duck you've changed your picture to is it Jimmy ?  

No it's just a decoy.

Speaking of wood ducks, heres one now.

SHIT!!!  Ive got to go and get ready. Going to the pub to watch the Daniel Geale fight at 11.30. Big boxing fan and very excited. See you later guys.

I just got my late model 2012 bandit for 11490 on road, was happy with that price for a brand new bike with zero k's and I've still got the warranty worst case.

I paid $12000 with panniers and on roads in Oct 08 and it was good value then. Sold the panniers still in boxes for $1000 so I was and still happy.
Time to update though.