Bandit 1250S vs the Ninja 650R. What will you you go for? - Page 6 - xBhp.com : The Global Indian Biking Community

aRun@bH · 12-13-2011, 08:07 AM

I feel we are actually comparing apples to oranges here. Among these two, I would vote for the Ninja 650R and the savings could translate in getting a hatchback or another small capacity bike. On another note, I love the big bike feel of the Bandit. It looks intimidating, though a little bland.

scorpion71 · 01-01-2012, 02:50 PM

As a Canadian I find the definition of a Tourer here in India very interesting. In North America the 650 would not even remotely be considered as a Tourer. The Bandit is on the edge and so is the FZ1 and FZ6 as well, where as the Honda VFR and BMW's fall into sport tourer more officially. I do have an FZ6 with Givi luggage and its awesome. The reason the 650 isn't considered a good tourer is the riding position, 800km or more and 8 to 10 hours seat time on a sport bike with an agressive riding position over a week is not very easy on the back. Where as the FZ1, Bandit and all other sport bikes with a less aggressive riding position would be candidates. The other thing is that a lot of people in this thread mention that the bike should be able to handle rough roads, well that's a whole level and this is interesting to me as well because very rarely does anyone in North America choose a bike with alloy rims when they know they will be traveling other than paved roads 90% of the time. (We all may have a different definition of rough roads) There is a reason the big adventure bikes have spoked wheels, alloy rims can crack easily in a pothole and on a tubeless tire your finished and stranded. If the choice is only between the Bandit and the 650 and I was to be using it as a tourer then I'd take the Bandit easily. Although I'd take a Vstrom for touring over a Bandit any day.

capt · 01-06-2012, 05:37 PM

Hey guys!! All are for Ninja650R but as far as i know that the twin 650R does not belong to the Ninja clan as the ZX 6 R Ninja is 4 in line producing bhp in excess of 100 with totque to match.
I'm all in for the Bandit for its torque at low rpm which makes it a very rider friendly bike n can go all day in top gear at low rpm n speed.Add to it the 4 in line sounds gr8 and works amazingly.
May be i'm being biased as i ride a cb1000r.

pitbull · 01-07-2012, 06:43 AM

The Ninja is strictly a 1 seater for touring. The Bandit can comfortably accomodate 2 ppl for 300km/day. Married folks dont have the option of buying the Ninja

It isnt about 650 or 1000 - it is 1 or 2 seats. However, as someone said earlier...I ll take a VStrom650 anyday for touring!!!!

ashwinprakas · 01-07-2012, 08:58 AM

Bandit all the way, after riding the ZMA for a while, got addicted to low end torque.
&
Kinda strange, but this bike shockingly resembles Karizma.

rakshit rana · 01-07-2012, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scorpion71

As a Canadian I find the definition of a Tourer here in India very interesting. In North America the 650 would not even remotely be considered as a Tourer. The Bandit is on the edge and so is the FZ1 and FZ6 as well, where as the Honda VFR and BMW's fall into sport tourer more officially. I do have an FZ6 with Givi luggage and its awesome. The reason the 650 isn't considered a good tourer is the riding position, 800km or more and 8 to 10 hours seat time on a sport bike with an agressive riding position over a week is not very easy on the back. Where as the FZ1, Bandit and all other sport bikes with a less aggressive riding position would be candidates. The other thing is that a lot of people in this thread mention that the bike should be able to handle rough roads, well that's a whole level and this is interesting to me as well because very rarely does anyone in North America choose a bike with alloy rims when they know they will be traveling other than paved roads 90% of the time. (We all may have a different definition of rough roads) There is a reason the big adventure bikes have spoked wheels, alloy rims can crack easily in a pothole and on a tubeless tire your finished and stranded. If the choice is only between the Bandit and the 650 and I was to be using it as a tourer then I'd take the Bandit easily. Although I'd take a Vstrom for touring over a Bandit any day.

Completely agree with you bikes like multistrada,R1200GS are meant for some serious touring.Ninja 650R are meant for long highway rides

lionel · 01-11-2012, 12:01 PM

Well I'd go for the ninja 650r if and only if they open the damn bookings again.

The silence is frustrating!

gd76 · 01-12-2012, 10:13 PM

The Ninja 650 will do, waiting for it.

CHEERS,
G D

nelson_sanjoy1 · 01-12-2012, 10:38 PM

Bandit 1250 cc, inline 4 ,dangerous low-end torque if money is no problem then its a no brainer - Bandit's looks can be easily improved to a full grown tourer.

01-01-2012, 02:50 PM	#52 (permalink)
scorpion71 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Bangalore for now Posts: 5	Interesting definition of Tourer As a Canadian I find the definition of a Tourer here in India very interesting. In North America the 650 would not even remotely be considered as a Tourer. The Bandit is on the edge and so is the FZ1 and FZ6 as well, where as the Honda VFR and BMW's fall into sport tourer more officially. I do have an FZ6 with Givi luggage and its awesome. The reason the 650 isn't considered a good tourer is the riding position, 800km or more and 8 to 10 hours seat time on a sport bike with an agressive riding position over a week is not very easy on the back. Where as the FZ1, Bandit and all other sport bikes with a less aggressive riding position would be candidates. The other thing is that a lot of people in this thread mention that the bike should be able to handle rough roads, well that's a whole level and this is interesting to me as well because very rarely does anyone in North America choose a bike with alloy rims when they know they will be traveling other than paved roads 90% of the time. (We all may have a different definition of rough roads) There is a reason the big adventure bikes have spoked wheels, alloy rims can crack easily in a pothole and on a tubeless tire your finished and stranded. If the choice is only between the Bandit and the 650 and I was to be using it as a tourer then I'd take the Bandit easily. Although I'd take a Vstrom for touring over a Bandit any day.

01-06-2012, 05:37 PM	#53 (permalink)
capt Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Dehradun Posts: 58	Thumbs up for Bandit Hey guys!! All are for Ninja650R but as far as i know that the twin 650R does not belong to the Ninja clan as the ZX 6 R Ninja is 4 in line producing bhp in excess of 100 with totque to match. I'm all in for the Bandit for its torque at low rpm which makes it a very rider friendly bike n can go all day in top gear at low rpm n speed.Add to it the 4 in line sounds gr8 and works amazingly. May be i'm being biased as i ride a cb1000r. __________________ Keep the rubber side down. Ciao!!

01-07-2012, 06:43 AM	#54 (permalink)
pitbull Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chennai <> London Posts: 46	pillion riders The Ninja is strictly a 1 seater for touring. The Bandit can comfortably accomodate 2 ppl for 300km/day. Married folks dont have the option of buying the Ninja It isnt about 650 or 1000 - it is 1 or 2 seats. However, as someone said earlier...I ll take a VStrom650 anyday for touring!!!!

01-07-2012, 08:58 AM	#55 (permalink)
ashwinprakas Born Polite, But Arrogant by Nature. ;-) Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Kollam Posts: 1,440	Bandit all the way, after riding the ZMA for a while, got addicted to low end torque. & Kinda strange, but this bike shockingly resembles Karizma. __________________ “Once the throttle is cracked on, it is rolled on evenly, smoothly, and constantly throughout the remainder of the turn.”

01-12-2012, 10:13 PM	#58 (permalink)
gd76 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 423	The Ninja 650 will do, waiting for it. CHEERS, G D __________________ PEACE

12-13-2011, 08:07 AM	#51 (permalink)
aRun@bH Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Ranchi, Madurai Posts: 43	I feel we are actually comparing apples to oranges here. Among these two, I would vote for the Ninja 650R and the savings could translate in getting a hatchback or another small capacity bike. On another note, I love the big bike feel of the Bandit. It looks intimidating, though a little bland.

01-11-2012, 12:01 PM	#57 (permalink)
lionel Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: A'bad/Pune Posts: 7	Well I'd go for the ninja 650r if and only if they open the damn bookings again. The silence is frustrating!

01-12-2012, 10:38 PM	#59 (permalink)
nelson_sanjoy1 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 84	Bandit 1250 cc, inline 4 ,dangerous low-end torque if money is no problem then its a no brainer - Bandit's looks can be easily improved to a full grown tourer.

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