Bandit & Bandit V - Whats the difference??

[savante]

Can anyone tell me the difference between a Bandit and a Bandit V?


I've been looking at a 1991 Bandit but someone told me that I should steer clear of the bandit in favour of the Bandit V's because they are a much better bike?

Is this true or just bollocks?

Cheers!

[Grumpy]

It appears the only difference between the two is optional variable exhaust valve timing to help boost the midrange on the V model. Everything else seems to be the same.


Google is a wonderful thing....

[savante]

It appears the only difference between the two is optional variable exhaust valve timing to help boost the midrange on the V model. Everything else seems to be the same.


Google is a wonderful thing....

Yeah I had googled but not found too much info and thought i'd ask on here since there are a few people with them

Thanks.

[Edbear]

You're obviously talking of the 250. The V model was called the Red Head due to it's cam-covers being painted red to set the difference between the bikes. You'd be happy with either, but the V has more street-cred. More of a gimmick than any real advantage as far as I know, but owners may have something to say.

[Grumpy]

Yeah I had googled but not found too much info and thought i'd ask on here since there are a few people with them

Thanks.

No worries. Just thought I should point out the google thing so there wouldn't be any misconceptions about me being a knowledgable bastard. Getting advice from someone with personal knowledge of a particular model is definatley the best advice so you've asked the right folk.

[CRF119]

I have a 1991 bandit runs well had no problems other then once you get a bit past peg scrapping the rear pipe hits the ground and shocks bottom easy. also having one big disk the pads don't stand up to a lot of punnishment. Other wise a good bike.