Not sure about the new 2010 Bandit 1250!

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Hi fellow members.

I currently own a 2001 Yamaha FZ1 & was looking for a new bike replacement.

The 1250 Bandit appeals very much due to its good looks, bullet proof motor and ability to commute as well as tour.

The 2008 & 2009 models were excellent due to their half fairing style, providing rider protection whilst leaving that beautiful motor exposed for all to see.

For me a motorcycle is as much about the beauty of the motor as well as the ride.

That's why I was rather disappointed with the 2010 offerings.

You either get a fully faired version which completely covers the motor, or the naked, with a black only mill and leaving you exposed to the weather on long trips.

Otherwise these machines are ideal for my requirements.

Great value, bullet proof engineering, capable performance & reliability, & outstanding ride.

Does anyone own a 2010 Bandit 1250 who can offer a critique?

cheers.

Rocky

I have been looking at this bike and today I got to sit on one. Now the specs state that the seat height is 805 which is the highest setting on my 09 Bandit S, I always have mine set on the lowest setting. The GSX I sat on today was the same height as my bike.

I wonder if the GSX owners can tell me how effective is the fairing ??

jaba01 wrote:Just picked up my 2010 GSx1250FA................it's done a whole 210km now & I love it. Nothing too flash, great value for $ & it does most things dam well. $10,000 less than a FJR & and it still gives one a pretty good hurry up. You can buy a lot of extras for $10g.

Gotta agree with that jaba. I bought a new FJR in 2003 did 86000ks on it and traded for an 08 FJR had it 8 months and was written off after hitting a patch of diesel. Didnt want to buy a 3rd FJR but sure liked them. Ended up getting my current ride an 07 1250S with full Givi luggage for $7900. I have spent around $2k on xtras for it and to compare it to a $25k FJR, there aint much different. The Bandit is nicer to throw around and a lot torquery than the FJR. About the only thing i miss in winter is the full fairings and the heated grips, but not having them in summer will be a bonus. Long live the Bandit.!!

jaba01 wrote:Just picked up my 2010 GSx1250FA................it's done a whole 210km now & I love it. Nothing too flash, great value for $ & it does most things dam well. $10,000 less than a FJR & and it still gives one a pretty good hurry up. You can buy a lot of extras for $10g.

Gotta agree with that jaba. I bought a new FJR in 2003 did 86000ks on it and traded for an 08 FJR had it 8 months and was written off after hitting a patch of diesel. Didnt want to buy a 3rd FJR but sure liked them. Ended up getting my current ride an 07 1250S with full Givi luggage for $7900. I have spent around $2k on xtras for it and to compare it to a $25k FJR, there aint much different. The Bandit is nicer to throw around and a lot torquery than the FJR. About the only thing i miss in winter is the full fairings and the heated grips, but not having them in summer will be a bonus. OOH and i do miss the shaft drive, the GSX1250fa with a shaft drive would be just great, remember the old 750 and 850 GS Shafties great bikes. Long live the Bandit.!!

The "are they nimble" question is relative. I had a Boulevard prior to the Bandit and I think this thing is a dirt bike around town compared to it.

I picked up a demo 2010 GSF1250S with ABS for around $1300 off RRP.
It is the grey/charcoal colour with the black motor and frame which I like very much.
It had only done 260KM so near as damn it, a brand new bike.
Now that the year is coming to a close, you may want to look around for a demo and get a good deal.
I tried getting a demo ride on the new GSX1250FA but nobody in Perth had one to ride.
A key issue for me is heat coming off the motor.
It was reasonably warm on the weekend just gone but I had no issues with heat at all over 100KM of city riding.
That was a key point for me to go with the S version.
I guess I won't know if the FA would be any better.
Great bike to ride, great bike to look at, and a great price to pay.
Can't ask any more than that.

I picked up a demo 2010 1250Sa (half faired)6 months ago and love it , It is dark grey with black motor and shopping for yoshi pipe and tinted screen to make it look and sound even cooler.

Well done Shoey .. good choice .. hope to see you on a ride sometime

rockyysdt wrote:
Gladius dash with gear counter...

Gladius? It's the K5 Gixxer 1000 dash.

The headlight is from the same model.