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Looking at buying a Bandit 600 (not 650) and want to know if anyone has one or has had one, and what are the good bits and more importantly, the bad bits
Cheers mykee

Indestructable, will go on forever. Will do everything you ask of it

Underpowered, exhaust rot

Buy a 1200, not much more money (paid £1100 for mine) and insurance not much more expensive. Or buy a GSXR 750 engine of me and fit it

Hi i have got a gsf600f had it about 8 mths its a great bike as reported before does all that you ask of it
a couple of minor things is the 600 lack the grunt when 2 up but as i ride mostly solo not a problem and when looking
to buy one look for one that has had a after market exhaust change as the original will be ready to be changed and they can a bit expensive,
neadless to say i am very pleased with mine as a good all rounder,just choose well
good luck

Thanks for your comments, I will take your advice on board while looking for my next bike. Mike

I had one. Excellent bike and does everything you want a bike to do. Cheese Monkeys suggestion of getting a 1200 is a good one... you will quickly find that the 600 feels slow and revs so high on dual carriageway its annoying!

Well, the revs arent particularly high, but its a 600 and it just feels buzzy and annoying sat at 6k

1200 is still scaring the shit out of me

Well, after your comments, I've been out and done the deal so next week i pick up my new bike - a 2003 fazer 600
Took a bandit out for a test ride, liked it, then spotted the Fazer took it out and loved it, better power, handling and looks. Role on next Wednesday when I pick her up