Author Topic: Just ordered new 07 1250S! (Read 8507 times)

ZillaX · « **on:** November 17, 2006, 09:12:29 PM »

Just got back from the dealership. I ordered a new 1250S in black. I am so stoked!

This is my first post but I have been lurking for awhile. Doesn't seem to be a lot of activity lately. I hope the new bike gets things stirred up around here! If there are any Minnesotan's reading this drop me a line maybe we can go for a ride.

Tundrahog · « **Reply #1 on:** November 17, 2006, 09:23:52 PM »

Welcome and congratulations!!!

Can't wait to hear some impressions when you get a chance to take for a ride

06 Greyhound · « **Reply #2 on:** November 17, 2006, 10:38:19 PM »

Welcome. How long do you have to wait for delivery?
I purchased an 06 two weeks ago and my is still at the shop waiting for the roads to clear enough to ride.

I don't know which is worse. Waiting for shipping or waiting for a little warm weather.

JamieK · « **Reply #3 on:** November 17, 2006, 11:59:09 PM »

Yes welcome

I'm looking forward to comparisons between the 06 and 07 bikes...the 06 has everything but the engine/gearbox of the 07.

solman · « **Reply #4 on:** November 18, 2006, 03:24:33 AM »

I would be leary on getting a bike without sitting on it and seeing if it is really something that I would want. I hope it turns out to your liking.

victor55 · « **Reply #5 on:** November 18, 2006, 04:21:13 AM »

A very well well done.

I have now racked up 1250km on my K6 and it certainly is a very different bike to my K1 (which I still have). Yeah!! Greedy uh?
I will be interested to see waht the xtar CC and the fuel injection does for the K7
I promised some pics, but the missus hasnt got her web site going yet - but they are coming

solman · « **Reply #6 on:** November 18, 2006, 04:40:50 AM »

I was just thinking, are y'all going to have to add a new technical section for the new bandit?

ZillaX · « **Reply #7 on:** November 18, 2006, 08:51:49 AM »

My bike is supposed to be in late January to early Feb. Great time to get a new bike in Minnesota!

My wife and I are gonna make a trip to Texas in March and give the new girl a proper break in. Might be a little chilly until we get through Iowa. I figure after 3000 miles in 5 days we'll know if we like the new bike or not! As far as buying the bike without sitting on it, I am a little concerned about that myself. But I like the 02-05 1200S and from everything I've read Suzuki just messed with the stuff that needed to be messed with. Besides if your in the market for a torquey 4 holer that doesn't weigh a ton and you can still ride two up comfortably I think the new Bandit is about it! By the way my current bike is a 84 Honda Nighthawk 650, so I don't think I'm gonna be dissapointed with the new Bandito!

solman · « **Reply #8 on:** November 18, 2006, 11:41:05 AM »

Darn shame that I won't be in Texas during that time. When I get back in January, I am moving to Phoenix, AZ.

ant_129 · « **Reply #9 on:** November 18, 2006, 12:14:59 PM »

Welcome Welcome. Just don't go to Houston, there aren't too many nice roads to ride on. I sat on the 07 1250S at a bike show and didn't notice too much of a different feel. They look real similar also. I guess it is hard to tell the feel of a bike until you get it down the road.

Rocketjock · « **Reply #10 on:** November 18, 2006, 01:11:06 PM »

Did you order the snow tires? And don't forget those special Texas Tornado tires for March.
Do I sound like one of those wimpy fair weather riders? Hey, don't get me wrong. Even tho my 06 is all packed away warm and dry for the winter, I still dream of those years of shivers that only a half a bottle of Scotch will shake and knuckles so frozen that they'd have to be pried off the bars. Ah...spent youth. Lol.

CWO4GUNNER · « **Reply #11 on:** November 18, 2006, 02:08:13 PM »

Even though its none of my business this is the forum to ask the question. So what did you pay for the bike "out the door", if I my be so bold?
To bad you have wait for the bike then wait for spring almost 6 months before a brake in. I am sure any of the sunshine state member here would be willing to have it delivered to them (me included) conduct a complete and comprhensive break and testing for you free, then drop it back off to you in March LOL.

Anyway Congrats

ZillaX · « **Reply #12 on:** November 18, 2006, 07:01:43 PM »

I paid $8377 OTD. That included 6.5% MN sales tax and MN state lic. fees. I never even shopped anyone but my local dealer in Elk River, MN. They are a bunch of great guys and I really don't care if I give'm an extra couple C-notes.

LowRyter · « **Reply #13 on:** November 19, 2006, 12:00:50 PM »

I saw the new Bike at the Ft Worth Show yesterday. It's a step up as far as fit & finish over the older Bandits. Ergos were typical Bandit. This one had ABS. No one knew the power figures, one Suzi guy said it will have more than the older bikes, another guy said they get the horsepower figures from CycleWorld test(!).

You can see that the frame is beefed up. The fork legs seem much sturdier -at least on this ABS bike. The water hoses are noticeable but not really intrusive like some converted sport bikes engines. Perhaps Suzi designed a new water cooled engine to make a better looking naked bike? The clutch effort was pretty mild (at least compered to my Gen 1 with a Barnett Spring).

I'll be very interested how the new bike rides. I almost bought a new FZ-1 until I read the reviews (and really couldn't find one for a price at a dealer). If the new Badnit ups the performance along with refinement, I'll be interested.

victor55 · « **Reply #14 on:** November 19, 2006, 02:38:26 PM »

Interesting price Zillax,

I am told things are cheaper in USA & Canada than in NZ.
It seems we must be catching up to the rst of the world though. My K6 cost $nz12775 which at the present excahnge rate equates to around $us8470. That also included 12.5% sales tax (GST) and on road costs. I thought that was pretty good