"Bandit" - a motorcycle for fans of sharp acceleration

"Suzuki", the Japanese company-carmaker, creates both unique cars and fine motor vehicles. "Bandit" - a motorcycle that was produced from 1989 to 1997. But so far it is very popular in its class.

The model received such an unusual name due to the characteristic behavior on the road. It is quite powerful, as well as maneuverable and easily controlled. This is an excellent solution for a resident of a large city, who decided to first sit behind the wheel of a bike.

The motorcycle has excellent running properties, and if compared with similar in the class, then the best. The braking system and controllability are able to compete with sports models, at the same time the car behaves perfectly on roads in the city.

Features

Motorcycle "Bandit 400" is distinguished by aggressive motor style, reliable braking system, rigid suspension, four-cylinder engine, water cooling installed in the frame.

The motor of the motorcycle was taken from the GXZ-R400 sports bike, so this sportiness and power is provided.

The bike has a welded tubular frame, which ensures stable operation at high speeds with significant power.

On the rear shock absorber there is a cover protecting from a dirt and premature deterioration.

Bandit and Honda CB 400

Compared with his Japanese comrade "Suzuki Bandit" is more dynamic, it is easier to manage. In addition, this motorcycle is cheaper, and on the market you can find all the necessary parts. The bike is predictable, gives an insight into how it will behave on the road.

This motorcycle is designed for people whose growth is not more than 170 centimeters.

Facilities

Landing can be inconvenient for tall people, as it is difficult for them to accommodate here. Knees at them can be at a level of a gasoline tank, and sometimes and above. Apparently, initially the Japanese developed a model for the domestic market, not counting on the European "giants".

This statement is confirmed by a soft suspension, which is clearly suitable for Japanese roads. Therefore, by purchasing such a bike, it may be worth changing the shock absorber to a more viscous liquid, and also to install additional springs. But on the rear suspension, you can adjust the compression of the springs.

The brakes work fine. "Bandit" - a classic motorcycle. It is the optimal modification of the bike at an affordable price. Among the "Japanese" in price, it can compete with the Honda CB-1.

Specifications

The work of the motor can cause difficulties on the "bottoms" because of the first gears, but when switching to nine thousand revolutions of the engine the "Bandit" will jump forward. The motorcycle is then difficult to keep in balance, especially if at this moment maneuvers are carried out. For the same reason it is inconvenient to move on a bike in traffic jams.

But it is such a sharp acceleration for many bikers and like when on the direct road there is the opportunity to leave behind all the sluggishly moving transport.

The throttle control knob is made for a small stroke. Therefore, here, too, a smooth speed adjustment is required. At moments of acceleration, the reliable movement stabilizes the movement, because all the gears are switched smoothly.

To all these features bikers get used very quickly, and the feeling of "flight" negates all the inconveniences that have been since the beginning of exploitation.

History

The first motorcycle was released in 1989. And in our country the first bikers started to ride in 1991.

In 1989, the Suzuki Bandit was black and red, with a gray cylinder head, white discs and a brown front fork. He had 59 horsepower and 398 cubes. Maximum speed bike developed up to 190 kilometers per hour.

The following year, a luxury version came out with a modernized suspension. The model was silver-blue, with a silver fork and polished engine shields.

In 1991, there was a second series called "redheads." They differed from the previous "gray-headed" motor, which had changing gas distribution phases, expanding at eight thousand revolutions, which caused a sharp increase in power. This is what made the "Bandit" popular.

The motorcycle was then mass exported to Europe. Curiously, the Japanese even modified the modifications for some countries, for example, in the elements of color and normalization. As for the design, for example, for Germany, motorcycles were equipped with a capacity of 50 horsepower and round rear-view mirrors, and for the UK supplied with a single-disk brake on the front wheel.

From that time, it was possible to order a variety of technical specifications individually.

In 1993, according to the changed Japanese laws, motorcycles with an aggregate of up to four hundred cubes should have a capacity of up to 53 horsepower. Therefore, the developers were forced to make limiting speeds up to 180 kilometers per hour and stay at 53 horses.

In the modernization of 1995, the main changes have affected the appearance of the motorcycle, the design has significantly improved.

The engine remained unchanged, but the chassis facilitated and reduced the wheelbase.

This increased comfort, as under the driver's seat equipped with a trunk for 4 liters.

Conclusion

In general, we can conclude that the price of the motorcycle "Bandit" is relatively low. Today, depending on the state, the models of the late nineties cost from 80 000 to 150 000 rubles. They have great dynamics, which makes the bike very attractive for novice motorcyclists.

At the same time, it is quite problematic to get it today in good condition, and having found it, it is necessary to watch tirelessly many indicators, for example, candles, front fork, chain tensioner and the like.