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• Second hand advice Suzuki Bandit 650 / S Suzuki dared too little?
• New model – and yet everything is somehow the same as the old one.
• MOTORCYCLE tests
• Facelift

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Second hand advice Suzuki Bandit 650 / S

Second hand advice Suzuki Bandit 650 / S
Suzuki dared too little?

The new edition of the little bandit should not and did not want to be completely different. Has Suzuki dared too little? The 650s are in demand, but by no means coveted. A great starting point for those interested in a really excellent used machine.

Thorsten Dentges

05/12/2007

At the usual very attractive price for what is known to be a very good service package, the first were launched at the end of 2004 Bandit 650 offered in the dress of the 600 predecessor and with largely the same technology. Still great: suitability for travel and pillion as well as unproblematic and very balanced driving dynamics even for beginners. Really great: the drilled out and therefore more powerful four-cylinder.

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So the best conditions to continue the success story, especially since the Suzuki was now available with ABS, although initially only optional. In 2007, the latest type of Bandit 650 (WVCJ) appeared with a great water-cooled, 86 hp engine that met the strict Euro 3 regulations. The classic appearance of the little bandit was retained even without the fine rib on the engine. Again an all-round successful machine that can satisfy more than basic needs when riding a motorcycle. Shortcoming: Due to the many add-on parts taken over from the 1250 Bandit as a modular system, the weight is 250 kilograms – clearly too much for a mid-range bike.

New model – and yet everything is somehow the same as the old one.

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State-of-the-art: electronic injection, water-cooled engine, revised ABS brakes.

In any case, interested parties have not fought over the new one, and at the same time there were still many discounted 2006 models at the dealerships. Although the sales figures are still at a good level, the golden days of the somewhat contourless middle-grader, often referred to as the “golf among motorcycles”, are slowly over. No drama for sympathizers of the little bandits, because the highly recommended 650 is available on the used market at a fair price. Well-known, proven – the air-cooled 650cc four-cylinder type WVB5 only got a little more displacement when the model was changed and technically is largely the same as the stable 600cc unit of its predecessor. Attention: The valve clearance has to be checked and usually adjusted every 12,000 kilometers, which costs around 200 euros in an authorized Suzuki workshop. With proper maintenance and mileage of less than 100,000 kilometers, however, major engine damage with corresponding consequential costs is hardly to be expected. How durable the newly designed, water-cooled engine of the WVCJ (from 2007) is remains to be seen. Although no complaints about damage can be heard from the workshops. So if the general maintenance condition is correct and the service booklet is complete, there are no nasty surprises with the Bandit 650. For a later resale, however, you should make sure that the machine is equipped with ABS.

MOTORCYCLE tests

1/2005 (FB), 2/2005 (TT), 5/2005 (VT), 9/2005 (VT), 12/2005 (ABS comparison), 19/2005 (VT), 21/2005 (VT), 26 / 2005 (brake lining test), 7/2006 (VT), 20/2006 (exhaust test), 13/2007 (VT)

Facelift

2005 First year of construction of the naked Bandit 650 and the half-faired S version with increased displacement to 656 cubic centimeters (larger bore) and 78 hp. The most important differences to the 600 predecessor model: around five Newton meters more torque, slightly lower compression (10.5: 1 instead of 11.3: 1), shorter tank, bench with variable seat height, new rim and brake disc at the front, instruments with digital speedometer. Prices: 6120 euros and 6420 euros for the »S«. ABS version available from April for an additional charge of 600 euros.

2006 Only changes in the color variants, now only available with ABS. Special models Bandit 650 S Touring for 7190 euros and Bandit 650 S Touring Special for 8290 euros with selected travel accessories.

2007 Heavily revised model with 86 hp, water-cooled instead of air-cooled engine, weight increased by 22 to 250 kg, electronic intake manifold injection, new exhaust system (adapted to Euro 3 standard), regulated catalytic converter. The frame is given greater rigidity by reinforced beams, the front brake is equipped with four instead of two pistons, the front disc diameter increases from 290 to 310 millimeters. Other changes: wider rear rim (5.0 instead of 4.5 inches), adjustable clutch lever, tank capacity 19 instead of 20 liters, main stand as standard. Price: 7895 euros.

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