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Why do the Bandit 1200'S sell so cheap? Many times under $2000. My opinion the early ones weren't very pretty, one solid color with the frame painted the same color as the bodywork. Great bikes, I have two of them & no problems at all. "99" model more comfy than the "05" model that lays me down more. Love both of them, especially the price
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1983 GS1100E, 1983 CB1100F, 1991 GSX1100G, 1996 Kaw. ZL600 Eliminator, 1999 Bandit 1200S, 2005 Bandit 1200S, 2000 Kaw. ZRX 1100 -
Supply and demand, but it's one of the better deals out there, if all you want to do is ride and have fun! Pretty good bang for the buck!Current stable:
85 Kawasaki ZL900 Eliminator
87 Kawasaki ZL1000 Eliminator
99 Kawasaki ZRX1100 Eddie Lawson replica
15 Yamaha VMAX - The Maroon Monsoon
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From what I saw of the UK Bandit market, they never really had the cachet (or chassis, brakes or handling) of the GSXR siblings, so no bragging rights.
However, also from what I can make out and heard, they can be made to steer and stop pretty well for very little spend.
Suits me, as I might seriously consider picking one up when they drop even further in price.
I just wish they'd been made in a cheap shaft version.
---- Dave
79 GS850N - Might be a trike soon.
80 GS850T Single HIF38 S.U. SH775, Tow bar, Pantera II. Gnarly workhorse & daily driver.
79 XS650SE - Pragmatic Ratter - goes better than a manky old twin should.
92 XJ900F - Fairly Stock, for now.
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They were and are seemingly plentiful in Europe. 1991-93 GSX1100G.Originally posted by Grimly View Post
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I've seen a few in my neck of the woods in Vermont/ New England area. I never wanted to pull the trigger on one... But a really cool idea.Originally posted by GSX1000E View PostThey were and are seemingly plentiful in Europe. 1991-93 GSX1100G.Jedz Moto
1980 Suzuki GS1000G
1988 Honda GL1500-6
2018 Triumph Bonneville T120-
2020 Honda Monkey Z125
2001 Honda Insight - 65MPG
Originally posted by Hayabuser
Cool is defined differently by different people... I'm sure the new rider down the block thinks his Ninja 250 is cool and why shouldn't he? Bikes are just cool.Comment
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Damn, that one had slipped through the cracks - only 4 years of production and lost in all the Bandits.Originally posted by GSX1000E View PostThey were and are seemingly plentiful in Europe. 1991-93 GSX1100G.
Hmm...---- Dave
79 GS850N - Might be a trike soon.
80 GS850T Single HIF38 S.U. SH775, Tow bar, Pantera II. Gnarly workhorse & daily driver.
79 XS650SE - Pragmatic Ratter - goes better than a manky old twin should.
92 XJ900F - Fairly Stock, for now.
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Yep, always wanted, and still want, gsx 1100 G, They're like the early bandits, solid dark colors that aren't very sporty looking. Really look like the unfaired bandits except for the shaft drive. I've read the GSX 1100 G is a little top heavy, my "99" B12 is more top heavy than my "05" B12 but I like the "99" quite a bit better. Plenty of bandits everywhere, GSX 1100 G lots harder to find, all I see are 1000 mi. away.1983 GS1100E, 1983 CB1100F, 1991 GSX1100G, 1996 Kaw. ZL600 Eliminator, 1999 Bandit 1200S, 2005 Bandit 1200S, 2000 Kaw. ZRX 1100Comment
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