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I have just purchased a Bandit 1250sa. 07 plate with 14k miles.... First Impression (first 50 miles). Engine Absolutely stunning, It works well at low revs in traffic and the city, and it pulls from low revs. It feels like it needs to change gear slightly earlier than on a 600 sport but ur power comes from down low. So far its been great and opening it up the torque is great. It's a bit quieter than a sports bike and I may put an aftermarket exhaust on, just to make it a little louder. I had an accident from behind and now want to be as loud as possible. The throttle is so smooth its untrue. Ride/Handling I haven't really done enough miles to have an opinion but it doesn't feel like a big heavy bike, its nible enough and enjoyable. The only thing I'd change is slightly harder front forks. Brakes My first ABS bikes and the brakes feel different. They feel ever so slighlty weaker yet they aren't.... Time will tell on whether I like this or not. Build Quality Top notch. Everything feels and works as it should, everything feels sharp, everything feels well thought out... Extra Bike came with some extra, braided hose lines, modified seat, bellypan, center stand and a few other bits, I've also added scottoiler as it's just had a new chain. Overall It doesn't quite match a sports bike in terms of excitement, its a little slower, little less nimble, but its a power house, pulls and pulls. has power where it's needed, and is generally a dream to ride. Based upon my past bike's its better than my fz6 - had it from new 08 plate. Was a great bike but felt like it ran of of oomph to soon zx636b1h - Not made a call on this yet - It is my favorite bike I owned Daytona 650 - I hated this bike.... All in all really happy and would recommend to anyone.

Does anyone have a PDF version of this, I've got the service manual but want the owners manual.

bell m1 looks nice/ right price (dont match the bike tho lol). i take it the m3 etc is the newer version and bike shop is next option.

Need a new helmet. Looking at the lower end of the price scale max(150-200) what have others got that they would recomend. I've had an shoei x800 - fitted brillant, comfy. best helmet ive tried on. and a agv s4 - does the trick and is cheap but doesnt feel as well made/comfy as the shoei...

i had a 2nd hand helmet before my current one. Was like new no visible marks. But helmets are meant to take 1 impact only. They are foam and the foam never reshapes. If your not happy dont wear it.

good to hear. im looking at buying an 03 plate.