comparingBandit to DL1000

[BBurton]

Yeah, seems that the best reviews have come from the 650 as well. Partially because of the price difference, and obviously the weight and a little better mileage. I know that the 650 has a more economy budget front suspension than the 1000 does, cartridge style on 1000 but not on 650. I heard that the 650 engine is quite the peppy little fella as well, very much like its SV650 cousin. Dale Walker has a nice looking 650 exhaust can as well, wonder if he'll do the 1000? I personally like the bigger bikes.

[00Bandit Rider]

My Bandit will go approx 225 miles  full to bone dry. the reserve amount can be lessened by cutting off 1/2' off the tube on the top inside of the petcock.
Mine goes 195 miles on the main & has about .6 gal in reserve. not enough for S Dakota ( about 30 Mi ) but ok here.  Bike has  a partially gutted muffler ,gutted mid pipe & 105 jets w/ .020 shims under needle clips. bike regulary gets 47-48 mpg maybe 44 in western N C  Interstates where they drive some faster .
     love the bike

      Bill Teller