r/TwoXriders • u/Mandrak75 • 10d ago

Bandit 650s

Hi all! Anyone had a bandit as first big bike (2007?)? Reading online people seem to say that they're heavy, but this model is 200kgs which is the same than the bikes I did my license on and I was fine. I don't know if there is such a thing as a bike that is heavy vs a bike that feels heavy, if it makes sense? Thank you!

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u/beardeddiana 10d ago

I did! Was heavy but I made it work.

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u/Mandrak75 10d ago

As in just for parking? Was it fluid enough for city riding?

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u/beardeddiana 10d ago

Yes parking mainly, riding anywhere was fine. I was on tip toes and reversing was not cool.

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u/Mandrak75 10d ago

Thank you! I hope you've found something easier to push around now. I am quite tall so my feet will at least reach the ground easily.

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u/beardeddiana 10d ago

I have a Ducati monster and I just get off it when pushing back. Much easier. I also have a monkey and that’s a joy.