Zr750

[Gibbo89]

You needa toss it up, the bandit is most likely a smoother ride, but it will munch through chains and sprockets and tyres quicker than a z750 will. Just some food for thought

[Pussy]

You needa toss it up, the bandit is most likely a smoother ride, but it will munch through chains and sprockets and tyres quicker than a z750 will. Just some food for thought

A good point.... althought the ZR750 will cost you just as much to register as a 1250.
The 1250's appetite for tyres and chains is to some extent controlled by the rider, too

[Gibbo89]

I have been considering buying either a Bandit 1250 or a z750, I am viewing a z750 in a few days time, most reviews i have read are pretty consistent re the z; cons are; hard seat, suspension is average; otherwise the bike is a real ripper. I used to own a 2001 Bandit 1200 which I liked very much, the new 1250 reviews are extremely positive, the bike is hard to fault. I will have to ride both bikes to come to a conclusion obviously but will probably opt for the Bandit as it does everything very well. Anyone else got experience on the z750 or the Bandit 1250 ??

What is your current or previous bike? You don't want the bike to be a huge step from your previous one and find the 1250 a huge mother to maneuver or find yourself taking corners really slow and only being able to speed up in the straights. Let us know how the z750 viewing goes.

[blackdog]

What is your current or previous bike? You don't want the bike to be a huge step from your previous one and find the 1250 a huge mother to maneuver or find yourself taking corners really slow and only being able to speed up in the straights. Let us know how the z750 viewing goes.

i dont find the big bandits any less maneuverable/heavy feeling than the 600's

[Berg]

Got my 2008 Z750 as a step up from my ER6n.

Nice riding position, not too far down but not completely upright, nice smooth power and plenty of it for the average rider.
The seat is kinda hard but a gel insert will soon fix that. I've also got a taller screen coming just to take a bit more wind off my head.
Apparently the original mufflers are bloody weighty so a change to an aftermarket one will help. So far (only picked it up Friday) I've done 500kms and am already getting about 300kms to a tank of fuel. Will get better when I stop playing and the head winds bugger off.

[Gibbo89]

Got my 2008 Z750 as a step up from my ER6n.

Nice riding position, not too far down but not completely upright, nice smooth power and plenty of it for the average rider.
The seat is kinda hard but a gel insert will soon fix that. I've also got a taller screen coming just to take a bit more wind off my head.
Apparently the original mufflers are bloody weighty so a change to an aftermarket one will help. So far (only picked it up Friday) I've done 500kms and am already getting about 300kms to a tank of fuel. Will get better when I stop playing and the head winds bugger off.

Nice looking bike.

[Steps]

Thanks guys for all of your comments, very helpful. In the end I opted for the Bandit 1200 K6 model, had 9500 kms on clock but still looks new. She is a wine colour and she is one good looking gal . She is the last of the old 1200 engines which is what I wanted as I just love having the 5 speed gearbox; the engine is smooth with power to burn. I used to own a 2001 model and loved it, this new model is a gem also. First thing I did was getting rid of those dammed stickers on the tank and fairing!! She looks soooo much nicer without them. Steve.

[Steps]

What is your current or previous bike? You don't want the bike to be a huge step from your previous one and find the 1250 a huge mother to maneuver or find yourself taking corners really slow and only being able to speed up in the straights. Let us know how the z750 viewing goes.

Took the plunge this week and bought a 2011 z1000, she is awesome and mean as. I am very happy with my choice so far, got a green/black one, stunning! Much better than my 2006 Bandit in every way.