Quote Originally Posted by Mark_Able
Bandit doesn't have GSXR engine. It has the rather dated GSX600F engine. I personally think there are better bikes for the same sort of money, i.e. CBR600F, Yam Fazer, Honda Hornet. All easy to ride, all reliable, all got more power than a Bandit (and I think lighter too). [smiley=happy.gif]
Is based on the old oil cooled GSXR 750/1100 engines de-tuned. Would agree there are now far better 600 or 1200 bikes about. The other not lised I'd look for are the Sv650, Cagiva Raptor (same engine as the SV), Yam Thundercat, Triumph Speed Four