Originally Posted by kentfallen (Post 334800)

Yesterday I had a very quick blast down the A249 on my mates old P reg Bandit 1200. I was astonished with the way it pulled all the way upto 120mph. I was genuinely surprised to find it so torquey. I found the replacement seat very comfortable and when sat on the thing it didn't feel like it was a big bike at all. Well impressed. :thumbup1:

The bike I rode had 23,000 miles on the clock and was aqcuired for only £400! My mate's spent a further £300 or so and the bike is now a trusted winter hack come stand-by tourer. My mate loves the thing and rides it more often than his other trusty steeds (a lovely low milage and mint Triumph Tiger 955, Honda XR650, Honda CBR900 Fireblade and a CMR250 Green laner).

I presume the more recent 1250 Bandit is even more sorted & powerful?