Bandit Alley

MODEL SPECIFIC => SUZUKI BANDIT 250 & 400 => Topic started by: billybandit on October 11, 2005, 06:38:57 PM

Title: Hornet 250
Post by: billybandit on October 11, 2005, 06:38:57 PM

I saw a silver one at my local bike meet today! Very nice looking piece of kit, couldn't believe it was a 250 (something like 180 rear section, looked real beefy)
Sorry it's like swearing, but what does everyone else think of this bike? Anyone ridden one?

Title: Re: Hornet 250
Post by: twoup on October 11, 2005, 10:18:17 PM

Quote from: "billybandit"

I saw a silver one at my local bike meet today! Very nice looking piece of kit, couldn't believe it was a 250 (something like 180 rear section, looked real beefy)
Sorry it's like swearing, but what does everyone else think of this bike? Anyone ridden one?

Its a Honda :stop:

If i put my uter dislike of Honda aside just for 1min..

They are naked - good starting point..
I dont mind the styling/lines for the 250. One of Hondas better efforts.
I havent ridden one.. Just sat on one with the engine running and got the impression it would be a dull ride...

But at the end of the day there are plenty of other bikes thats arnt HONDA's. :gagme:

Not much help am I..

Cheers Twoup

Title: Hornet 250
Post by: billybandit on October 12, 2005, 05:54:09 PM

Haha yeah I'm not a Honda fan either. Prefer the Bandit, I like the way the frame outlines the engine. But for a Honda and for a 250 it was quite impressive looking

Title: Hornet 250
Post by: theslyfox on October 28, 2005, 08:54:23 PM

sorry seen this post ages ago a never got around to reply.  My mate has one its a lovely bike same tyres as the fireblade so they cost you.  Theres so many of the hornet 250,s over here, surprised you haven't seen that many in the UK

Title: Hornet 600
Post by: raptorsc on November 20, 2005, 05:53:25 AM

I have been an admirer of the Hornet 600 for a while now, but only interested in wanting one when the 250V isn't behaving. Otherwise its Bandit all the way :motorsmile:  

Maybe its just that I like the Naked bikes styling. Suzuki and Honda seem to do the style best.

Title: Hornet no go
Post by: raptorsc on January 09, 2006, 11:23:36 PM

Ever noticed how Hornet and VTR 250 all have high mounted exhaust, just perfect for burning the inside of your passengers leg. Decided the Suzuki idea of low mount exhaust/can is superior if doubling is part of your riding

Title: Hornet 250
Post by: billybandit on January 10, 2006, 06:50:29 AM

Yeah, not the best idea. Then again, passengers weigh the 250 down and affect its handling too much, I try to avoid it. (I have a car if anyone needs a taxi, I charge in KFC meals!)

VTR250 - never seen one in the flesh, but from pictures I've seen, that's a smart looking bike. Can't imagine it'd have much poke though