Suzuki GSX1250FA

[superspeed123]

How is the conditions of the bike ??? Why is he selling it ?? If everything ok, it is a good deal .

[beesee_sg_2001yahoo.com]

Ok, thanks! I am considering his offer.

[Garfield]

Well beesee, did u buy it? If you did do let us know your feedback on the bike. Thanks!

[the]

bandit 1200 and 1250 is an awesome bike!!! that all i can say! ex bandit owner from 400, 600 and 1200

[beesee_sg_2001yahoo.com]

Well beesee, did u buy it? If you did do let us know your feedback on the bike. Thanks!

I didn't buy his bike. I got another bike by the way.

[Garfield]

yahoo[/MENTION].com;7645625]I didn't buy his bike. I got another bike by the way.

Thanks for the replies, beesee and the!

Am picking up my black 1250sa tomorrow:cool:

Went to boonsiew, sat on a vfr1200, fell in love, looked at the price tag

ran all the way to Defu lane and wrote a cheque for a bandit:)

Now I'm looking for a good top box - coocase does not make racks for the bandit, so am planning to buy a h&b rack and fit a coocase on it - lets see how that goes!

[Deltabox]

Thanks for the replies, beesee and the!

Am picking up my black 1250sa tomorrow:cool:

Went to boonsiew, sat on a vfr1200, fell in love, looked at the price tag

ran all the way to Defu lane and wrote a cheque for a bandit:)

Now I'm looking for a good top box - coocase does not make racks for the bandit, so am planning to buy a h&b rack and fit a coocase on it - lets see how that goes!

 

my bandit is using the h&b rack and a h&b journey 52L box.. if can choose again, i might go for the givi v46 or e52..

my brother use coocase 48L, water tend to sip in zzzzz....

[Garfield]

my bandit is using the h&b rack and a h&b journey 52L box.. if can choose again, i might go for the givi v46 or e52..

my brother use coocase 48L, water tend to sip in zzzzz....

Thanks bro! The only thing that made me lean towards Coocase earlier was that givi would take 2 months to bring in the mount for the bandit (I checked with mah/cycle net). But now, thanks to you sharing your bro's 'wet' experience, I think I will wait for givi. Or search for a shop that has stock!

[Deltabox]

u can check with ahboy.. i think they have the box(v46 n e52).. for rack i think need to order..

[Annal606]

Ahh! I stand corrected then, Thanks for clearing that up.

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[MAC77]

Hi , any of u guys tried ordering e touring shield for e gsf1250fa ? Checked wif Unique n was quoted $185/- but waiting time 2 mths min . It's zero gravity though ! If any of u guys got better deal do share .

 

Thanxs in advance !!

[Garfield]

Hi , any of u guys tried ordering e touring shield for e gsf1250fa ? Checked wif Unique n was quoted $185/- but waiting time 2 mths min . It's zero gravity though ! If any of u guys got better deal do share .

 

Thanxs in advance !!

Will vpost (US shipping address) work for an e-order on their US website? - much faster than 2 months.

I have the same issue with other accessories (Givi racks for example) - planing to go to twisted throttle and direct to ZG, Sargent etc. and try to use vpost for shipping. let's see!

[Garfield]

OK - just saw that they only take phone orders at ZG!

[ride_slow]

Hi fellow riders,

 

I have the following Bandit GSF1250 items for sale. Items still in good condition. Please sms me at 96638090.

 

(a) GIVI top box V46 - Used on and off @ 6 months old. Condition 8/10. Selling at $200/- negotiable.

Selling without top rack.

(b) Zero Gravity Double Bubble Dark Tint Windshield. Used for less than a month. Condition 10/10.

Selling at $80/-.

© GIVI Touring Light tint Windshield. Used for @ 6 months old. Condition 8/10. Selling at $100.

 

Pictures attached. Thanks.

 

Edited July 27, 2012 by ride_slow

[ride_slow]

The GIVI Touring Light tint Windshield pictures attached. Selling at $100/-.

Do sms me at 96638090 to deal. Thanks.

 

[Garfield]

Hi , any of u guys tried ordering e touring shield for e gsf1250fa ? Checked wif Unique n was quoted $185/- but waiting time 2 mths min . It's zero gravity though ! If any of u guys got better deal do share .

 

Thanxs in advance !!

My ZG touring shield is on its way to Singapore. unless you cannot wait for Unique to bring in, no point buying online - It is waaay more ex!

 

if ride-slow's GSF Givi shield fits our GSX, that should be a good deal?

[Garfield]

Anybody here has tried:

1. tank grip pads? - curious if it helps for an almost upright position for our bandit?

2. Pilot Road 3 tires? - Reviews online recommend Pilot Road 3 over stock BT021. Anybody here have experience with Road 3s?

Thanks!

[reptiletan]

Hi guys.. im interested in getting a brand new gsx1250 around the end of the year.. be using it for normal commute and more heavily on touring.. can i jus check wats the fc, power and handling like on this bike? Anyone encountered any issues with it so far?

 

I rode a fazer before so anyone knows how is this bike compared to the fazer?

 

thanks very much in advance!

 

 

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[Garfield]

Hi guys... can i jus check wats the fc, power and handling like on this bike? Anyone encountered any issues with it so far?

 

I rode a fazer before so anyone knows how is this bike compared to the fazer?

 

fc around 17.5 km/l - highway / city riding in Singapore on 97 octane fuel

 

Power - practical power for city riding (tons of low end torque) and most touring needs - lacks top end power - very diff from FZ1 (I am told)

 

Issues - don't like the spongy brakes, did not like the seat (changed to Sargent seat for 550 at Autocom @ Tradehub 21 - fantastic service!), stock screen not enough for touring for 172 cm, average build guy (changed to ZG sports touring screen at Unique Motor @ Autobay)

 

Comparison with FZ - I have never ridden a FZ1 but fellow forumer has written on TWT about comparison (5th post from top):

http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?p=985263

Edited August 4, 2012 by Garfield
change fc from 15 to 17.5

[reptiletan]

Thanks for the insights garfield! hmm.. i am still considering between this and fazer.. i hardly see this bike on the road.. that makes it unique but also makes me wonder why no one is getting it especially since its priced so competitively.. haha..

[superspeed123]

Anybody here has tried:

1. tank grip pads? - curious if it helps for an almost upright position for our bandit?

2. Pilot Road 3 tires? - Reviews online recommend Pilot Road 3 over stock BT021. Anybody here have experience with Road 3s?

Thanks!

 

Using PR2 now , overall suit the bike very well . Better grip in dry and wet as compare with BT021. PR3 definitely better in terms of better grip compare with PR2 and last longer . Confirm u sure won't regret.

[superspeed123]

Hi guys.. im interested in getting a brand new gsx1250 around the end of the year.. be using it for normal commute and more heavily on touring.. can i jus check wats the fc, power and handling like on this bike? Anyone encountered any issues with it so far?

 

I rode a fazer before so anyone knows how is this bike compared to the fazer?

 

thanks very much in advance!

 

 

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Changing bike again bro ??? Haha !!

 

I have rode a new 2009 FZ1 for 15 months before I sold it and traded in for new GSX1250.

Both bikes have its good and bad points

1) FC - GSX1250 ( 16 to 17.5l per km )have better FC as compare with FZ1 (15 to 16l per km)

2) Power - GSX1250 have tons of low end torque as compare with FZ1 asthmatic low end below 6k rpm. FZ1 have better top end But the engine is very rough and lots of vibration at top end as FZ1 engine is not counter-balanced as compare with the much smoother gsx1250.

3) Handling/suspension - FZ1 better as compare with low end budget gsx1250.

4) weight - gsx1250 much heavier than FZ1 ( 257kg compare with 220kg ) but the weight is gone when the bike is on the move .

So that's about it . Happy shopping .

[Garfield]

Using PR2 now , overall suit the bike very well . Better grip in dry and wet as compare with BT021. PR3 definitely better in terms of better grip compare with PR2 and last longer . Confirm u sure won't regret.

Thanks a lot, bro! This helps my decision - will change to PR3's then!

[Garfield]

Thanks for the insights garfield! hmm.. i am still considering between this and fazer.. i hardly see this bike on the road.. that makes it unique but also makes me wonder why no one is getting it especially since its priced so competitively.. haha..

 

My thoughts exactly - when I was shortlisting bikes! This offers very good value for money & it is a great 'platform' to customize / add farkles to, but is not popular?

May be because it is perceived to be (fairly so) old technology / it lives in the shadow of Hayabusa / it is a 'plain jane' bike with no major new or sexy feature?

It has quite a following in Oz/NZ, UK and recently in the US (Suzuki apparently only recently started exporting this model to the U.S.), so this model is not exactly a dud worldwide - but for us in Singapore ...

 

For whatever its worth - my thought process in selecting this bike was:

I like torquey bikes and wanted a reliable bike that can commute well (should take luggage well and have good low end torque with decent FC) and not be a slouch on the North South Highway either

I looked at the VFR, Multistrada and the Bandit - My heart liked the VFR, my wallet chose the bandit

 

If you want to have a feel of the bike, just drop me a PM and we could catch up in Sing or head North.

[reptiletan]

Changing bike again bro ??? Haha !!

 

I have rode a new 2009 FZ1 for 15 months before I sold it and traded in for new GSX1250.

Both bikes have its good and bad points

1) FC - GSX1250 ( 16 to 17.5l per km )have better FC as compare with FZ1 (15 to 16l per km)

2) Power - GSX1250 have tons of low end torque as compare with FZ1 asthmatic low end below 6k rpm. FZ1 have better top end But the engine is very rough and lots of vibration at top end as FZ1 engine is not counter-balanced as compare with the much smoother gsx1250.

3) Handling/suspension - FZ1 better as compare with low end budget gsx1250.

4) weight - gsx1250 much heavier than FZ1 ( 257kg compare with 220kg ) but the weight is gone when the bike is on the move .

So that's about it . Happy shopping .

 

Haha.. ya lo.. cannot tahan on a sportsbike la.. somemore im a touring kind of guy compared to track.. regretted selling my TDM.. hahaha!

 

Thanks for the info bro.. its the same points im considering as well..

 

Hmm. So that being said.. did u regret selling ur fazer? Which do u prefer? Haha..

 

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