WTB: Suzuki Bandit 400 or 600 in good condition

Subject line sez it all. Can't ride the Ducati all the time ;-)

I'm interested in a standard bike that's smaller and lighter
than average for anxiety-free parking on city streets.

 

As an ex-Bandit 600 owner, I wouldn't call it lighter than average. What
about a dual-sport bike, like a DRZ 400 or XR650L? Much lighter, quick to
manuever, better able to withstand falls and scrapes.

 

Just to back up Charles' reply, the Bandit 600 is frickin' porky, speaking
as a former owner--without taking up the time to look up specs, I think
it's around 450lbs or so dry weight. Nearly any modern sportbike is
lighter than a B6. Bandit 400 is slightly lighter, but still not svelte.

I'd look for a used SV650 (nearly 100lbs lighter than a Bandit), or go with
a dual-sport as Charles says. Alternately, if you're looking for a
disposable city bike and don't care about power, consider a GS500. They're
dirt-cheap and about as light as the SV650. You could also pick up an
EX250/Ninja 250. They actually ride like standards, for the most part, and
they're super-light and maneuverable.

Geo
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