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  1. #31
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    Based on what I've read (written by those who are paid to have an authoritative opinion) I'd go with the Bandit. Wasn't the 1250 a BOTY contender recently (this year? time goes fast)?

    I'd not heard a bad word about VFRs for about a decade, then I rode one (late model 750) and I wondered what the fuss was about - it was like my ZZR-600 only buzzier, though the race can sounded nice (in the sticks, it was plain embarassing near houses). Less comfy than the ZZR too. Since then, the world has moved on, but not the VFR & now it's past it. Even mags slag the VFR off now, and I reckon the Bandit would be more fun. How could 500cc more not be?

    Maybe I'm getting old (Yes, I've sold the Beemer. No, the VFR I rode won't be mentioned in the same sentence.) but cubes are good, complexity is bad, and fun biking is what Bandits were originally for - but I've never heard anyone call a VFR fun. "Competent", "the complete all-rounder"; "do-anything", yes - but never fun.

    Ask 100 people you'll get buried in opinions (like this one).

    Ask for a test ride & check both bikes for yourself. Remember that the shop's response is also important - if they say no ride, you give your cash to a different shop.

    Test the bun-toasting factor on those high VFR pipes, too...

    My $0.02...
    BM-GS
    Auckland

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    Buggrit, just read the post on the 650. Sorry for wasting time.

    Still do the test rides tho.
    BM-GS
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    I've got a 94 vfr so can't really comment on the new ones.
    It's used everyday come rain or shine and wouldn't have any other bike.
    Do all the minor maintenance myself, like fluids and run it on cheapo Shinkos which I find surprisingly good in the wet and provide reasonable millage. Cheap to maintain and run, 320k per tankfull, 17 liters ish. Does all week in the rain faffing about in town and then Auck and back. Takes the 'friend' and her dog as well. Excellant build quality.
    This us not to say Suzie's are bad. Bikes are very personal, everyone to their own.

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    Ridden both the gsx650 and gsf1250,650 was new demo,bloody nice handling,comfy(10min spin),took 1250,chalk and cheese as to expect.

    Was worried about 2 up on 650,but opinions vary on the ability to pillion without using the gears,handling,braking etc.

    The bandit 1250 was impressive and ticked most boxes I required,reasonable to ride 2 up and heaps of torque/grunt lowdown,100km sitting on 3200rpm vs 5000rpm on most 650's.

    Not an easy choice as before I took the bandit 1250 for a run,I was 80% 650 to buy.
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    Dingo, I'm a Honda man from way back, and love the look of the VFR but when I ride one, find the cockpit too cramped for a Guy my size. I think the test ride process will quickly sort the men out from the boys.

    A CB1300 as prev suggested would be worth a ride, and the 1250 is sure great bang for the buck.

    Have fun and keep us posted. We like being posted.
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    I have owned a few suzukis and two hondas.

    As a general trend between the brands the suzukis are better in initial price and the honda's better in every other way.

    If it was my money I would spend it on the VFR, after a test ride of each just to make sure but I have had a reasonable look at both close up and the VFR is HEAPS better built and the resale value is heaps higher, kind of a bummer coz I have eyes for a good second hand VFR750 or 800 in the future..
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