1998 Suzuki Bandit 1200S

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1998 Suzuki Bandit 1200S

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This is the bike that I use for my long distance touring in western Canada and the Pacific northwest regions of the USA. I bought it in the winter of 2010 as a literal basket case and restored it in time for the 2011 touring runs.
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Two strokes, its just that simple.

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Re: 1998 Suzuki Bandit 1200S

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Nice bikes the Bandits.
I sold my GSX1400 last year - just not getting used as I prefer the Suzy triples in the garage.
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Re: 1998 Suzuki Bandit 1200S

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It depends on how far you ride, the triples are great but they lack the higher speed passing power and the fuel economy is not the best. On a regular tour into British Columbia I would find my fuel bill running into a few hundred dollars.
Two strokes, its just that simple.

69 Suz U70
69 Suz T500
72 Suz GT750 cafe
74 Suz TS250
74 Suz GTXVR project
75 Suz RE5
75 Suz GT750
76 Suz TS400
76 Suz GT750
81 Suz GSX1100
86 Suz RG500x2
88 Hon CR500
93 Hon CBR900RR
98 Suz GSF1200x3
15 Kaw Ninja H2
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