Replacement for Bandit 1200S? Bking, ZRX, ZX14, Haybusa?

[MX500]

I am debating on which bike to get as a Bandit 1200 replacement. I found myself wanting better suspension at times, but I am 6'1" and have a very long torso and most supersports are too small/unpleasant to ride.

Any suggestions?

I want:
80+ ft lbs of torque at or below 5500rpm
decent riding position
150+ top speed
adjustable suspension
easy-ish maintenance
under 550lbs if possible
Semi comcortable pillion seat
decent aftermarket support

Maybe a FZ1, but how is the low end torque? I am spoiled after years of open class motocrossers and the Bandit...

 

[Haket]

K1200S or the 1300 is you have the $$

SuperDuke ?

Maintenance may be an issue though.

 

[Maddevill]

Find some fool who will let you test ride their ZX14, then go buy one. Problem solved....

 

[Z3n]

1290 SuperDuke R.

 

[MX500]

Find some fool who will let you test ride their ZX14, then go buy one. Problem solved....

How do you like yours? They sure look better than the hayabusa.

 

[MX500]

Superduke and the k1200 look like a blast, but I think about $5,000-6,000 would be my limit.

 

[RickM]

Kawi ZRX? Well within budget like your bandit and money left over for some mods and tinkering..

Or a newer water cooled and injected bandit with ABS. They are a lot of bike for the money.

 

[Maddevill]

I freaking LOVE my ZX14. I have an 06 and the newer ones are better yet. I put bar risers on and a Connie seat and the wife and I 2- up everywhere comfortably. And we also can hang with most of the fast guys in the twisties. The bike is big but it can boogie. About the only negative thing I can think about it is it does eat rear tires, especially if you are frisky with the right hand.

 

[Maddevill]

Oh, by the way, I am 6'3" and I find the ZX comfy even for trips like we did 2 years ago to Crater Lake, all on backroads. And there is a real good forum for modding and info for them as well.

 

[firstbuell]

Bking, for righteous pricing & begging for mods

 

[Sharky]

For my money is get a Busa. The ZX14 is probably a slightly better bike, but its also te only bike ever made that is uglier than a Busa.

 

[Smilygo]

I freaking LOVE my ZX14. .

+2:thumbup More than enough torque and long/stable/comfortable body. I am 5'8" with slightly shorter arms than others. So the riding position is bit tight but if you are 6'1", ZX14 will be comfortable.

 

[Sv2001]

Are busa's comfortable for 6'2" riders ?

 

[Maddevill]

For my money is get a Busa. The ZX14 is probably a slightly better bike, but its also te only bike ever made that is uglier than a Busa.

Then you need glasses. There is NO bike uglier than an Eyeabusa. Oh wait, the Honda Maggot. I stand corrected.

 

[Sharky]

Then you need glasses. There is NO bike uglier than an Eyeabusa. Oh wait, the Honda Maggot. I stand corrected.

Probably a moot point, since this guy has poor enough taste to consider both the Busa and the ZX. He probably faps to people of Walmart glamour shots.


:laughing

 

[Sharky]

Seriously though, I did strongly consider a Busa at one point, but it was too long to be very comfortable for me. I'm only 5'7. I suspect both the ZX and Busa would suit someone that is 6'+ quite well.

 

[Wicked4Racin]

Deff get a busa! Have had 2 of them and if Pashnit can tour on them im sure you can aswell! ....just please dont chrome it out too much!

 

[Wicked4Racin]

And I'm 6'1 and even have race rear sets on the current first gen and it fits great. Can drag a knee all day long or come Friday you can drop it to the ground and cruz. I personally think the second gen looks more like the disgusting pig called a ZX14 so I'm a first gen busa guy. All in all, you want a bike that everyone knows and likes, get a busa. You want something out of left field that looks like a 90's spiked hair commercial, then get a ZX. ...and to top it off my first busa ran 9.92 @140 in stock trim on Avon touring rubber!

 

[russ69]

The Bandit and the ZRX are in a class by themselves. I sold my ZRX and bought a Multistrada, then a Busa, trying to find a ZRX replacement. In the end I bought another ZRX and now I have 3 of them. They are big bikes and a bit dated but with a good pair of shocks they are great riding bikes.

 

[EastBayDave]

The Bandit and the ZRX are in a class by themselves. I sold my ZRX and bought a Multistrada, then a Busa, trying to find a ZRX replacement. In the end I bought another ZRX and now I have 3 of them. They are big bikes and a bit dated but with a good pair of shocks they are great riding bikes.

yep, saw 3 in the For Sale Forum on the www.ZRXOA.org site today.

One is local in Turlock, CA. $2400 mosty stock.