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Bandit comparable to S4 Vtec 1 ?

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what are the difference between these 2 ? other than the VTEC thingy how about performance/parts ?

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william_liu Newbie

william_liu

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Bandit is very very old liaoz compared to VTEC1... think got 8~9 years difference.

 

Hence, performance-wise don't expect too much from a Bandit (oil/air-cooled) but think maintenance parts should be cheaper than a VTEC (liquid-cooled)?

Even the smallest spark can start a massive forest fire...

 

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nottyking Newbie

nottyking

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Originally posted by william_liu@Aug 17 2004, 11:09 PM

Bandit is very very old liaoz compared to VTEC1... think got 8~9 years difference.

 

Hence, performance-wise don't expect too much from a Bandit (oil/air-cooled) but think maintenance parts should be cheaper than a VTEC (liquid-cooled)?

All S4 are liquid and air cooled.

CubKia

chinjoon Newbie

chinjoon

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Originally posted by enHANZed@Aug 17 2004, 10:55 PM

what are the difference between these 2 ? other than the VTEC thingy how about performance/parts ?

There is a newer model of bandit with variable valve something like Vtec.....

but dunno which is better......

 

Basically... no matter which model, as long as the owner don't take care, it'll be a lousy bike. So, get what you like and care for it.

 

:smile:

eVa Newbie

eVa

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with a name like 'Bandit', is there really any doubt?

 

yayy!! Bandit can kick CB4's a$$ standing still!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

heehee, juz foolin'.....but you gotta admit that Bandit's look is much more aggressive and totally 'muscle'.

http://www.bikez.com/bike/21626/index.jpg

 

let me hear you giggle like a convent girrrrllll!

Guest Joe_White

Guest Joe_White

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Originally posted by enHANZed@Aug 18 2004, 01:45 AM

whats the newest bandits ard now ?

a good conditioned bandit can whallop a good conditioned S4 anytime bro and vice versa :cheeky:

 

Its the rider's balls dat makes the difference.

 

 

 

:smile:

chinjoon Newbie

chinjoon

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Hi pple,

 

Just what I feel, no offend:

 

Bandit might win S4 maybe because most S4 have powercut. Actually, bandit is not stable at speed after 170km++ while S4 is okie.

 

Suzuki do produce very good bike but the smoothness of engine is not really good, maybe cos bandit are older age. S4 vtec feel smoother and sound better.

 

Fuel comsumption wise, some bandit is abt 19km/L while some can reach 27km/L dun ask me way cos I dun know.

 

Maintainence wise, if you get a good cond bandit, maintainence aren't high, almost the same as most bike, jus change oil,plug regularly.

 

I think on the whole, S4 vtec is better although lost in top speed and acceralation, but how many time do we hit top speed?

 

That why S4 is so popular.

 

In case bandit rider flame me, I'm riding a BANDIT too. And I love my bandit

william_liu Newbie

william_liu

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Originally posted by nottyking@Aug 17 2004, 11:35 PM

All S4 are liquid and air cooled.

Yah, I know that! :sweat:

Even the smallest spark can start a massive forest fire...

 

Quotable Quotes: If you ride a motorcycle often, you will be killed riding it. That much is as sure as night follows day. Your responsibility is to be vigilant and careful as to continue to push that eventuality so far forward that you die of old age first

william_liu Newbie

william_liu

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Originally posted by Easyrider_Bandit@Aug 18 2004, 01:10 AM

Eh... I put green coolant into my bandit wor...

 

On my meter is 185 km/h at 12,500 rpm.. redlines at 13K, never try top.

Mine is a bandit, not a bandit V.

:confused:

 

Funny, I always thought they were air/oil-cooled only...... :sweat:

 

Anyway go here for a good round up on all models of Bandit 400s from 1989!

Even the smallest spark can start a massive forest fire...

 

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hgl81 Newbie

hgl81

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Bandit V is more power...

asu all noe suzuki produce powerful bike.

as honda produce gd engine...

who say bandit dun have powercut...sure got but have 2 depend on previous owner got change it bo...

fuel comsumption wise is super4 better...

remember one thing...bandit V pick-up can is fast... frm o to 100km in 3.9sec only...(only if u dare to try).had been clocked by pro...

and u noe tis bike is older than super4 version S leh.old bike so power liao wat if its a new bike...got ppl clocked be4 220+km/h

easily done 190km/h

and quite stable too...

btw i used 2 ride bandit V and now riding super4..can feel the different lor...frm a powerful bike to a relax bike...

It does not matter on the absolute weight. It depends on how long you

hold it.

If we carry our burdens all the time, sooner or later, we will not be able to carry on as the burden becoming increasingly heavier.

 

 

 

 

{ Jan 2002~Jul 2003} - phantom 150 [FQ9354J]

{ Jul 2003~Mar 2004} - Bandit V400 GSF400 [FN9088T]

{ Mar 2004~Aug 2005} - Super 4 V S CB400 F3VJ [FQ 647Z] gone with accident on 140805

{Oct 2005 ~ 10yrs times more} - Toyota Corolla Altis [sFZ xxxxx]

hachi Newbie

hachi

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Is the bandit V using the same engine as the GSXR?

Bikes Owned: LC125 RXZ135 GSXR400RP CB400VS CB400Spec2 SV650 02CBRF4i FZ1000 CBR929 05YZF-R6 CBR150 HondaSonic125 Yamaha_CygnusX125 KymcoGrandink_250 Hornet_250 04_Yamaha_Tmax Silverwing 400 FZ6_S2 GSXR600K7

 

Current bikes: NIL

Gear 4th

http://45.media.tumblr.com/f183dbd75b05df79cf6f77dba98d7339/tumblr_o1sqbk4h8Z1s5rcozo1_400.gif

hachi Newbie

hachi

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Is the bandit V using the same engine as the GSXR?

Bikes Owned: LC125 RXZ135 GSXR400RP CB400VS CB400Spec2 SV650 02CBRF4i FZ1000 CBR929 05YZF-R6 CBR150 HondaSonic125 Yamaha_CygnusX125 KymcoGrandink_250 Hornet_250 04_Yamaha_Tmax Silverwing 400 FZ6_S2 GSXR600K7

 

Current bikes: NIL

Gear 4th

http://45.media.tumblr.com/f183dbd75b05df79cf6f77dba98d7339/tumblr_o1sqbk4h8Z1s5rcozo1_400.gif

Easyrider_Bandit Newbie

Easyrider_Bandit

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Originally posted by Bro_Ajd@Aug 18 2004, 10:38 AM

My first 2A Bike Bandit SUCKS BIG TIME.. DRY my pocket also..:mad::mad:

 

 

 

Maintainence wise, if you get a good cond bandit, maintainence aren't high, almost the same as most bike, jus change oil,plug regularly.

 

 

Yes, but super hard to get a good bandit.

 

Those who know RG's bandit (the famous twin fog lamp-ultimate trunk ride bandit) know its one of the best kept 10+ year old bandits around... no expense is spared on this bike. Whatever Guan Hoe recommends, I pay. If you don't look at the bike and just listen to the engine sound, it sounds like half its age.

 

Most cases of bandit that I see are near gone case, except one other one I see at Guan Hoe... owner is 1st owner for 10 years liao... superb condition. He never wants to sell it tho...

Guest enHANZed

Guest enHANZed

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so where can i try my luck at getting a good bandit ? Bandit V if possible

hgl81 Newbie

hgl81

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Originally posted by hachi@Aug 18 2004, 02:30 PM

Is the bandit V using the same engine as the GSXR?

yup...but to a extend there is a different.coz racing bike and a sport touring bike

It does not matter on the absolute weight. It depends on how long you

hold it.

If we carry our burdens all the time, sooner or later, we will not be able to carry on as the burden becoming increasingly heavier.

 

 

 

 

{ Jan 2002~Jul 2003} - phantom 150 [FQ9354J]

{ Jul 2003~Mar 2004} - Bandit V400 GSF400 [FN9088T]

{ Mar 2004~Aug 2005} - Super 4 V S CB400 F3VJ [FQ 647Z] gone with accident on 140805

{Oct 2005 ~ 10yrs times more} - Toyota Corolla Altis [sFZ xxxxx]

Easyrider_Bandit Newbie

Easyrider_Bandit

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Ask the Bandit thread people (Club Bandit) under their section. http://www.singaporebikes.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=9901

 

Maybe they will see one, or they are selling their own bikes. Even if a bandit has a good engine be prepared for things to fail (due to old age)... eventually if you replace enough parts it will be a good bike... stand by 4 digits hor...

 

Even the Bandit I ride is not mine... RG lend me to ride, he won't sell.

Guest enHANZed

Guest enHANZed

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but than again ...if the bike cost 1.5k ...do up the bike add another 1-2k

 

still worth it ?? some more most of them the COE going to expire already

 

with that price could get a Ver s or add abit more for a VTEC

 

how ah ?

Easyrider_Bandit Newbie

Easyrider_Bandit

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Originally posted by enHANZed@Aug 18 2004, 03:25 PM

but than again ...if the bike cost 1.5k ...do up the bike add another 1-2k

 

still worth it ?? some more most of them the COE going to expire already

 

with that price could get a Ver s or add abit more for a VTEC

 

how ah ?

If you like the gruntier performance and cornering on monoshocks (and not having your suspension stolen :-) ), then maybe Bandit is for you.

 

I don't think I can recommend this bike to someone without the passion. I myself would NOT ride the average bandit, it would just be too much trouble. Except for a few exceptional bikes I have seen, most are almost ready for the scrapheap (ar but then hor, I'm totally surprised how many bandits which I consider "better off scrapped" still manage to run on and on... they are a bit like Lao K liddat).

 

But then, even an old Ver S will also be coming up to the time when things start breaking down. As for COE, quite a few already past 10 years, you can get one of those, most owners back then paid $1 for 10 years COE, or get a 9 year bike and pay COE.

 

The bandit is probably the harder choice. A lot of people buy a bandit thinking its cheap, end up in heartbreak. A lot of time, a lot of effort to get a good bike. Then MAYBE you can get a good bike. Best thing to do is drag it into Guan Hoe (NOT GHC) and ask them to strip it down. Do one time swee swee, then hope for the best...

Easyrider_Bandit Newbie

Easyrider_Bandit

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Originally posted by william_liu@Aug 18 2004, 10:34 AM

:confused:

 

Funny, I always thought they were air/oil-cooled only...... :sweat:

kekeke..... I dun think air cooled bikes can run at 13,000 rpm...

 

Confirm engine will sieze and petrol tank explode from overheating :cheeky: :cheeky:

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