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| There's something really wicked about the 1200
Bandit, I mean really BAD. The 1200 is a muscle bike, a
streetfighter, a true retro. The engine's been tried and tested
in the early oil/air cooled GSX-R1100 and this well proven,
reliable motor is ripe for tuning with a huge range of after
market parts available. High wide bars offer excellent leverage
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| The 1200 is as close as you'll come to a
production stunt bike. Stoppies are as easy as pie thanks to the
four-pot nissin calipers biting on the big discs. Wheelies are
fun too. In first, the front end will rise at the command of the
throttle and it will travel through the box without the front
dipping, with only a slight head shake as the front end kisses
the tarmac on touch down. Sheer poetry! |
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| It's this madness, on top of its all round
chuckability that wins it so many friends. Touring, scratching,
stunting, track days and everything in-between are all handled
beautifully by the 1200. Since its launch the Bandit has
consistently topped the muscle bike class in sales, fun and
outright usability and a make over in 2001 was to ensure it
stayed top of its class. At first glance there does not appear
to be a lot of difference but with 116 changes to the motor
alone you begin to wonder at this 'new' Bandit. The low and mid
range torque has been improved, the throttle response sharpened
up and emissions reduced. The new carbs have throttle position
sensors linked to the ignition timing. The frame has
straightened lines and the fuel tank holds 20 ltrs. The side
panels are reshaped and a single grab rail fitted behind the
seat. The best news of all is that there are now loads of
customizing gear available for this new shape to. Fantastic! |
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