# FS: 1997 Suzuki Bandit 600 $2250!!

**URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1997-suzuki-bandit-600-2250/53185
**Category:** Classifieds
**Created:** [August 13, 2008, 2:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1997-suzuki-bandit-600-2250/53185 "2008-08-13T14:57:00Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
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### Author: ![ultradriver10000](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ultradriver10000/32/7397_2.png) [@ultradriver10000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ultradriver10000)
#### Post date: [August 13, 2008, 2:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1997-suzuki-bandit-600-2250/53185/1 "2008-08-13T14:57:00Z")

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1997 Suzuki Bandit 600  
GSF-600

It has:  
GSX-R Rear Shock  
Drag Bars  
Mirror End  
Jets  
K&N Pod Filters  
Exhaust  
Flush mount rear turns  
Maybe more, but that’s about right.

12/13K miles

Bike runs great, and gets me 55MPG all day long.

I love this thing, but I’m trying to set up in the world possibly a newer 1000cc bike or so.

I’ll start the bidding at $2500 bones.

 ![http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk320/ultradriver10000/Cars/track001.jpg?t=1214766684](http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk320/ultradriver10000/Cars/track001.jpg?t=1214766684)  
 ![http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk320/ultradriver10000/Cars/track002.jpg?t=1214766714](http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk320/ultradriver10000/Cars/track002.jpg?t=1214766714)  
 ![http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk320/ultradriver10000/Cars/track003.jpg?t=1214766735](http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk320/ultradriver10000/Cars/track003.jpg?t=1214766735)

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### Author: ![Paulo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/paulo/32/7328_2.png) [@Paulo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Paulo)
#### Post date: [August 13, 2008, 3:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1997-suzuki-bandit-600-2250/53185/2 "2008-08-13T15:00:13Z")

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Pardon me, wtf do you think you’re doing?

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### Author: ![ultradriver10000](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ultradriver10000/32/7397_2.png) [@ultradriver10000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ultradriver10000)
#### Post date: [August 13, 2008, 3:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1997-suzuki-bandit-600-2250/53185/3 "2008-08-13T15:01:35Z")

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Dude I’m moving to Russia.

Plus I really want a Kawasaki Z1000.

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### Author: ![Penfold](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/penfold/32/5007_2.png) [@Penfold](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Penfold)
#### Post date: [August 13, 2008, 8:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1997-suzuki-bandit-600-2250/53185/4 "2008-08-13T20:26:06Z")

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how fast/powerful are these bikes? I am looking for a first bike and I assume this may be a little much for me, eh?

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### Author: ![Carnut](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/carnut/32/7590_2.png) [@Carnut](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Carnut)
#### Post date: [August 13, 2008, 8:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1997-suzuki-bandit-600-2250/53185/5 "2008-08-13T20:32:38Z")

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2500…WTF?? I should punch you in the dick after you beat me up on it. seriously.

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### Author: ![ultradriver10000](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ultradriver10000/32/7397_2.png) [@ultradriver10000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ultradriver10000)
#### Post date: [August 14, 2008, 6:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1997-suzuki-bandit-600-2250/53185/6 "2008-08-14T06:22:51Z")

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> [@Penfold](#):
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> how fast/powerful are these bikes? I am looking for a first bike and I assume this may be a little much for me, eh?

This would make a great first bike. If you want to come look at it give me a call at 698-8823. This was pretty much my first real bike, and it is very forgiving. Plus it has enough sport in it so you won’t get bored.

> [@Carnut](#):
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> 2500…WTF?? I should punch you in the dick after you beat me up on it. seriously.

Hahah Don you’re awesome. I put ~$200 into this thing, plus I’m expecting NYSpeed to beat the hell out of my pricing anyways.

If no one buys this thing soon, I’m going to end up selling it to a very good friend of mine for what I paid you for it Don anyways.

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### Author: ![Carnut](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/carnut/32/7590_2.png) [@Carnut](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Carnut)
#### Post date: [August 14, 2008, 7:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1997-suzuki-bandit-600-2250/53185/7 "2008-08-14T07:06:14Z")

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FWIW, I loved this bike and it would make someone happy. GLWS

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### Author: ![Jam](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jam/32/7235_2.png) [@Jam](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jam)
#### Post date: [August 14, 2008, 8:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1997-suzuki-bandit-600-2250/53185/8 "2008-08-14T08:03:00Z")

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o snap this is don/original sin’s old bike?

things tight, rode it a few times. glws

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### Author: ![ultradriver10000](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ultradriver10000/32/7397_2.png) [@ultradriver10000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ultradriver10000)
#### Post date: [August 14, 2008, 8:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1997-suzuki-bandit-600-2250/53185/9 "2008-08-14T08:35:07Z")

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> [@Jam](#):
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> o snap this is don/original sin’s old bike?
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> things tight, rode it a few times. glws

Yuppers

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### Author: ![woz](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/woz/32/7605_2.png) [@woz](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/woz)
#### Post date: [August 14, 2008, 9:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1997-suzuki-bandit-600-2250/53185/10 "2008-08-14T09:59:48Z")

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god. this bike is such a slut.

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### Author: ![EvilJay](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/a5b964/32.png) [@EvilJay](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/EvilJay)
#### Post date: [August 14, 2008, 10:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1997-suzuki-bandit-600-2250/53185/11 "2008-08-14T10:10:10Z")

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> [@originalsin](#):
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> god. this bike is such a slut.

Perfect bike for skunk…

It was fun to ride, good luck.

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### Author: ![Deathproof](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/dec6dc/32.png) [@Deathproof](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Deathproof)
#### Post date: [August 15, 2008, 2:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1997-suzuki-bandit-600-2250/53185/12 "2008-08-15T14:11:17Z")

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bump for a really nice bike.

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### Author: ![ultradriver10000](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ultradriver10000/32/7397_2.png) [@ultradriver10000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ultradriver10000)
#### Post date: [August 19, 2008, 4:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1997-suzuki-bandit-600-2250/53185/13 "2008-08-19T04:50:19Z")

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$2250 Buy me!!

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### Author: ![95BLKHaTCH](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/9/a587f6/32.png) [@95BLKHaTCH](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/95BLKHaTCH)
#### Post date: [August 19, 2008, 9:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1997-suzuki-bandit-600-2250/53185/14 "2008-08-19T09:07:22Z")

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Model: Suzuki GSF 600 N Bandit  
Year: 1997  
Category: Naked bike  
Rating: 71.1 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes  
Engine and transmission  
Displacement: 600.00 ccm (36.61 cubic inches)  
Engine type: In-line four  
Stroke: 4  
Power: 78.00 HP (56.9 kW))  
Torque: 54.00 Nm (5.5 kgf-m or 39.8 ft.lbs)  
Valves per cylinder: 4  
Starter: Electric  
Gearbox: 6-speed  
Transmission type  
final drive: Chain  
More details Consult a Suzuki repair manual.  
Physical measures  
Dry weight: 197.0 kg (434.3 pounds)  
Seat height: 820 mm (32.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.  
Chassis and dimensions  
Front brakes: Dual disc  
Rear brakes: Single disc  
Speed and acceleration  
Power/weight ratio: 0.3959 HP/kg

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### Author: ![Penfold](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/penfold/32/5007_2.png) [@Penfold](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Penfold)
#### Post date: [August 19, 2008, 10:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1997-suzuki-bandit-600-2250/53185/15 "2008-08-19T10:34:48Z")

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do you have the missing front fairing piece? The headlight looks weird like that. Needs a round light.

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### Author: ![EvilJay](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/a5b964/32.png) [@EvilJay](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/EvilJay)
#### Post date: [August 19, 2008, 10:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1997-suzuki-bandit-600-2250/53185/16 "2008-08-19T10:43:03Z")

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It needs 2 round lights. Buy it and fix it penfold.

This is a solid bike, all it needed when i rode it a year ago was a new rear shock, which was clearly just done.

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### Author: ![Penfold](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/penfold/32/5007_2.png) [@Penfold](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Penfold)
#### Post date: [August 19, 2008, 10:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1997-suzuki-bandit-600-2250/53185/17 "2008-08-19T10:44:56Z")

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My dilemma seems to be that there are so many cheap bikes for sale on here that I cant seem to choose which one I want…

I guess this is definitely a buyers market.

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### Author: ![EvilJay](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/a5b964/32.png) [@EvilJay](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/EvilJay)
#### Post date: [August 19, 2008, 10:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1997-suzuki-bandit-600-2250/53185/18 "2008-08-19T10:45:37Z")

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Get this one. Do it. now!

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### Author: ![Penfold](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/penfold/32/5007_2.png) [@Penfold](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Penfold)
#### Post date: [August 19, 2008, 10:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1997-suzuki-bandit-600-2250/53185/19 "2008-08-19T10:47:19Z")

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wait a second, are there two front disc brakes?

Is that normal for bikes or is this bike just odd in that aspect?

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### Author: ![EvilJay](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/a5b964/32.png) [@EvilJay](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/EvilJay)
#### Post date: [August 19, 2008, 10:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1997-suzuki-bandit-600-2250/53185/20 "2008-08-19T10:51:45Z")

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It’s normal for a suzuki.

2 discs \> 1 disc

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