Advantages: Trick parts and spares easy to find & cheaply.
Disadvantages: Need a neck brace for high speed on naked version

...is it can be relatively easily tuned to turn out more. As far as spares and aftermarket parts are concerned these are readily available at good prices. It is arguably one of the best bikes to hone your bike mechanic skills on too. There are a multitude of websites available offering expert advice specifically for the Bandit 12 because of their popularity and if you're not completely in love with it, it's resale value is second to none. I'm a good example of this because I had to travel 60 odd miles for the nearest dealer who had one for sale. In conclusion the Suzuki Bandit GSF1200 is what I call a 'keeper', i.e once you get yourself one you'll hang on to it. If you're fortunate enough to have a few grand spare, take this strong advice, go out and get one you WON'T be disappointed.... Read review

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Advantages: Reliable, maintenance free, comfy, easy to ride
Disadvantages: have to work the engine & gears

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Advantages: Smooth, comfy
Disadvantages: Thirsty, high insurance

...I bought the Honda CBR1100xx super Blackbird in 1997 when it was released from the blocks and i have recently traded it in with my brand new suzuki bandit GSF1200s.After testing the ability of my newer bike i have found that when compared to the Blackbird it has its faults. For instance i quite often give my girlfriend lifts and occasionlly friends, and the bandit lacks the ability to real shrug off any pillions without noticing the extra wind resistance or weight, but the blackbird is suited to pillions and you can even get side luggage on aswell. It rides like a dream and if your not careful you will find yourself cruising through bends like if you were at brands hatch.Thankfully i have not been pulled by the police yet but should imagine many peolpe have thanks to the bikes extraordinary smooth pull and drag in and out of corners... Read review

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Advantages: Powerful, wasy to ride, cheap and FUN FUN FUN
Disadvantages: Lots of second hands have been stunted and dropped!

...Back in 2001 I bought a second hand (or more likely third/fourth hand) Suzuki GSF1200 Bandit (Nekkid however, not the S version), I had previously owned a Suzuki GS500E commuter bike (500cc flat twin). I was 20 years old and had 'tricked up' the GS500E to look like the streetfightered (term for personalised/modified bikes) Bandits I had seen all over the place. I unfortunately crashed that but just found it as a good excuse to have it re-sprayed, twin spotlights added and renthal handlebars to give it the 'tricked up' Bandit look. Therefore when I came to move up to a new bike I decided, on seeing an already tricked up 1200 Bandit in a local dealer, to go for it! I was pleased to see the bike was up fro Approx £4,000 which was just in my price range. I did worry about insurance as I was only 20 but was again pleased to find out... Read review

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Advantages: Fun, Economic, Reasonably priced
Disadvantages: Wobbles over 100mph, Forks bottom out, Too high for people with short legs!!

...signed on the dotted line, parted with £2,500 and we were the proud new owners of an R reg, blue Suzuki Bandit GSF600N. (Strangely enough, Suzuki class this blue colour as green?! They must have colour-blind employees!!!) A brand new Bandit will cost around £3500. So how does this bike perform? It has a decent sized engine although not as fast as the 1200 version but that is pretty obvious and to be expected. It is very handy for town work and is light and nippy enough to weave through traffic comfortably. Saying that however, it is also good on the open road and loves being given the opportunity to do just that, especially if it’s normally used for only town work. I don’t think huge amounts of town work is good for any vehicles, so a ‘good run’ every now and then will do it a world of good. Compared... Read review

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Advantages: Low Price, Good Equipment
Disadvantages: Steep Depreciation

...Well, I've been driving a Suzuki Baleno, on and off, for the last 3 years now and I've never once been disappointed. For the price you get a lot more equipment than other vehicles in its class and a much bigger engine as standard. I've read a number of reviews that have slated Suzukis, but I've never been less than impressed with this vehicle in the time I've had it. The 1.6 engine is gutsy, helped by the small size of the car. It has the same kick as a Saxo VTR but costs less on insurance. Motorway driving is effortless and wind noise is fairly low. The cabin is spacious and visibility is good, although some of the dashboard controls feel a bit flimsy (though none have broke in 3 years). The suspension gives a smooth ride, although at low speeds bumps are transmitted noisily into the cabin. There are positive and negative aspects... Read review

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Advantages: Big car feel, small car price.Well finished
Disadvantages: More expensive than others in class

...Welcome to my review for the Suzuki Wagon R+ 1.2. If you're wondering why i am able to write reviews on so many different cars, its simple...... I've worked in the Car auction and Car hire business, so have driven too many cars to mention. Ciao suggests being factual, so i'll use headings, and be as easy to understand as possible. Reliability This car is very reliable and Suzuki are making great efforts to ensure that their cars meet the same high standards as their motorbikes.The engine is quiet and unassuming, with enough power for motorway trips. Safety The Wagon+ is well built and has a host of safety features as standard.ABS, Passenger and Drivers airbags are all present. Car handles well, and feels as big and as safe as a Golf-sized car. Spaciousness Large cabin at the expense of some boot space. Easily large enough for 4... Read review

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Advantages: Stylish and safe
Disadvantages: Expensive

...The Suzuki Swift is the first car I ever drove! My driving instructor had this car, in yellow, and I loved it! Firstly, the Suzuki Swift is really stylish! It is modern and sleek, as well as being a 'cool' car to have. Also, it comes in lots of fantastic colours, my personal favourite being dark blue. Secondly, the car is rather spacious. At first glance you might classify the Suzuki Swift as a small car, which technically it is. However, the interior is very spacious and does not have a cramped feeling at all. The car fits 5 adults comfortably, as the seats are quite big. This car also has the advantage that, although it can seem big from inside, the small size makes parking easier. I am truely the most atrocious driver and cannot park! But doing a paraller park in this car was a doddle!! The clutch is not at all heavy in this car... Read review

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Advantages: Excellent value for money, well equipped. Cute Looks!!
Disadvantages: Extremely high depreciation, no boot, pathetic rear door opening design. Cute looks??

...I purchased my Suzuki Jimny soft top about 18 months ago after searching for a newer low mileage vehicle with a sound manufacturer's warranty included for peace of mind motoring. I get bored with cars so quickly I always buy something a bit 'different' and the Jimny looked so cute in bright pillar box red with 'his' little round headlights that looked like eyes! I also liked the fact that there are several catalogues of options available to customise your Jimny and I did purchase a really funky soft spare wheel cover for mine. I test drove the Jimny soft top at several Suzuki dealerships before purchasing one from an independant dealer for a great 'bargain' price. It was priced at £1,500 less than comparable ones at the Suzuki dealerships and the stock available at any of the Suzuki dealers was very limited. I received an excellent... Read review

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Advantages: Easy to park , smooth , comfortable , air conditioning
Disadvantages: boot too small

...The Suzuki Jimny I'm going to review is the 1.3 JLX What a fantastic little vehicle the suzuki jimni is. My family have had a few 4x4s all of different makes but there isn't one that compares to this little wonder on wheels. As we live in a remote area with a steep hill to climb in winter this is the only vehicle to get us home and dry.Others we have had to abandon and walk home on more than one ocasion. During a day out to a sheepdog trials on a wet summers evening where the ground was extremely muddy. 4 x 4s were getting stuck one after the other.The only one which was sailing by was my dad in his suzuki. Some of the owners of the great big expensive 4 x 4s used to snigger at this little box - they soon stopped laughing when they were the one's walking up the field. *Appearance * A compact little vehicle in a two metalic paint... Read review

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