Author Topic: Pics of 2007 1250/S from Biketoberfest (Read 23345 times)

LensWork · « **on:** October 27, 2006, 07:58:34 PM »

For those interested, below are are few images of the new Bandits that were on display at Biketoberfest:

6-Speed Tranny!

Instrument cluster. Note the digital speedo & 9,500 RPM redline

Close-up of new liquid cooled motor

Rear view

Close-up of muffler. The can is MASSIVE! The end cap is held on by allen head screws, which have small tack welds at their edges. Should be easy enough to grind off the welds to open up the can.

ABS brakes

I have several more images. If you have a particular part of the new bike that you are interested in, let me know & I will post an image.

Kawboy · « **Reply #1 on:** October 28, 2006, 02:54:32 AM »

Nice pics. This is my first post here so hello to all. I went from an 04 B12 to a cruiser and then to a ZX6R. With the exception of the vibes in the bars I think the B12 was the best of the three for my style of riding. I'm seriously thinking about trying the 07 next spring. With the FI, new counter balancer and 6 speeds it may be less buzzy on the highway. I liked the analog gauges on the 04 and am not a big fan of digital speedos but not a big deal. Do you have any images of the front showing the headlights and windscreen. I want to see if it still looks like a bug as my wife put it. Thanks.

PitterB4 · « **Reply #2 on:** October 28, 2006, 09:36:49 AM »

Here's a pic from another thread here. Not quite so buglike.

It's a good looking bike - with the possible exception of the giganto-can.

LensWork · « **Reply #3 on:** October 28, 2006, 10:49:01 AM »

Quote from: Kawboy

Do you have any images of the front showing the headlights and windscreen. I want to see if it still looks like a bug as my wife put it. Thanks.

Kawboy · « **Reply #4 on:** October 28, 2006, 03:14:40 PM »

That looks good. I wonder if both lights are on for low beam or did they do the one light for dims and both for high beam. I think the stroms and SV's use both lights all the time. I'm going to be taking a close look at the B1250 (can we call it that) because it just might be exactly what I want. Thanks for the images.

JamieK · « **Reply #5 on:** October 28, 2006, 04:02:56 PM »

The top bulb is for low beam and the lower bulb is the high beam. Both bulbs are on when the high beam is on. There are also two 'running' lights in the top corners of the headlight assembly that are always on when the ignition is on. This is what the 06 is like and its essentially the same bike as the 07 except for the engine/tranny/fuel/cooling.

Kawboy · « **Reply #6 on:** October 28, 2006, 05:49:29 PM »

As long as the lights are centered it should look ok. I really dislike the way you have one light on one side for low beam and then both for high beam on many sportbikes. If you run the low beam it looks like you have a headlight out. If you run high beams during the day you have two lights of different brightness. Just seems like a stupid design to me.

Desolation Angel · « **Reply #7 on:** October 28, 2006, 06:27:30 PM »

Am I looking at bare aluminum with that engine, or a silver/lite grey paint?

LensWork · « **Reply #8 on:** October 29, 2006, 12:48:00 AM »

Quote from: Desolation Angel

Am I looking at bare aluminum with that engine, or a silver/lite grey paint?

I believe that it is painted light gray.

Sven · « **Reply #9 on:** October 29, 2006, 01:01:47 AM »

Wow, love those detailed views! Still haven't warmed up to the robot face I see in the engine, but the new tail view looks really tight. I have to chuckle at that silly Bandit logo, which is now all over the digital dashboard.

Thanks, post a few more!

interfuse · « **Reply #10 on:** October 29, 2006, 01:59:15 AM »

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Still haven't warmed up to the robot face I see in the engine

I didn't see the robot face at first. But looking back, it's a laugh riot! Thanks for the insight!

Rocketboy · « **Reply #11 on:** October 29, 2006, 01:02:04 AM »

Yeah, i think i like it way better now that i see the robot face.

Sven · « **Reply #12 on:** October 29, 2006, 01:26:50 AM »

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This is what the 06 is like and its essentially the same bike as the 07 except for the engine/tranny/fuel/cooling.
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Am I the *only* one who keeps reading "tranny" as slang for "transsexual"? The '06 Bandit us the same except the '07 comes with a Tranny. Hmmm...I'd prefer the girl on the GSXR in the other thread, if I can choose which accessory I get.

LensWork · « **Reply #13 on:** October 29, 2006, 10:29:24 AM »

Quote from: Sven

Wow, love those detailed views!

Thanks, post a few more!

Engine, Right Side

Close-up of throttle body

Note the slightly higher handlebars (Apparently when the bike was assembled, the left side controls were installed too close to the center of the bars, leaving the end of the bar exposed when the grip was installed)

The '07's no longer wear Mac's. The tires on the display bikes were Dunlop D218F's

Rear Brake

LowRyter · « **Reply #14 on:** October 29, 2006, 11:33:14 AM »

9500 red line? ehhh.....I thnk if I had lots of $$$ I'd look at the 'Busa or maybe that new beener K1200R Sport.

I guess I'll wait for the magazine road tests & Dale Waler's take on it. It looks nuetered. Maybe you can pop in a bigger tip on the muffler & boost it with Power Commander? Maybe it's hot stuff outta the box?

I waited for the FZ-1 and am glad I didn't throw down a lot of cash for it.

Why can't we get a GSX-R with handlebars?