Suzuki Bandit

The Suzuki Bandit is a series of standard (sometimes called "sport-standard") street motorcycles produced by Suzuki.All engines are DOHC inline four with 16 valves. 600, 650, 750 and 1200 models employ SACS (Suzuki Advanced Cooling System) cooling that is combined air-cooled and oil-cooled; The 600cc model's engine is taken from the GSX-F 600 and retuned for more midrange. The 1200cc models engine on the other hand is a bored out GSXR 1100 item. The 250 and 400cc models are water-cooled.For model year 2007, Suzuki abandoned the venerable early GSX-R derived engine in favor of new fuel-injected, liquid-cooled engines. Both 650 and 1250 models now meet euro-3 emission standards.The 'S' models come with a factory half-fairing, and starting from model year 2000, dual headlights. The base model 'N' is an unfaired "naked" bike with a single headlight.

Bandit 650

1.adjustable handlebars (10mm) and seat height (20mm)
2.Engine rebored to 656cc (smoother power delivery)
3.redesigned half fairing with new "stacked" dual headlights
4.narrower frame
5.LCD digital display backlit by LED replaces speedometer
6.LCD display has odometer, dual trip meter, fuel gauge and clock
7.ABS is available as an option on this models (not in all countries, i.e. Brazil)

The following different models of the bike have been manufactured:

1.GSF250 with 250cc
2.GSF400 with 400cc
3.GSF600N/GSF600S with 599cc (manufactured 1995-2004)
4.GSF650N/GSF650S with 656cc (manufactured 2005-on)
5.GSF750 with 748cc (manufactured 1996-1999)
6.GSF1200/GSF1200S with 1157cc engine (manufactured 1996-on).
7.GSF1250/GSF1250 ABS with a 1255cc engine (manufactured 2007-on).

Best in Show - BMF Kelso Bikefest

The weekend of the 16th & 17th July saw the annual BMF Kelso Bikefest.

Best in Show bike was won by Paul Niven from Galashiels for his stunning all-black Harley engined special.

Don't forget the next BMF event is the Tail End Show, East of England Showground Peterborough 20th-21st September.

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Specification
Engine / Transmission
Type	Air Cooled, 4 Stroke Single Cylinder
Displacement	149.2 c.c.
Cylinder Arrangement	Single Cylinder, Vertical Engine
Maximum Power	10.6 KW (14.4 Ps) @ 8500 rpm
Bore x Stroke	57.3 x 57.8 mm
Compression Ratio	9.1: 1
Carburettor	C.V. Type
Starting	Self Start / Kick Start
Idle Speed	1400 rpm + 100
Ignition	AMI – Advanced Microprocessor Ignition
System
Gear Box	5 Speed constant Mesh
Brakes
Front Disc	Dia 240 mm Disc – Non Asbestoes
Rear Drum	Internal expanding shoe type (130) – Non Asbestoes Type
Tyre
Rim Size Front	18 x 1.85, Alloy Wheels
Rim Size Rear	18 x 2.15, Alloy Wheels
Tyre Size
Front	2.75 x 18-42 P
Tyre Size Rear	100/90 x 18 –56 P (with Tuff- up Tube)
Dimensions
Length,mm	2080 mm
Width mm	765 mm
Heigth, mm	1145 mm
Wheel base, mm	1325 mm
Ground Clearance	145 mm
Minimum turning radius	2.10 mtrs.
Weight
Kerb Weight	141 Kg (Kick) / 143 Kg (Self).
Clutch
Clutch	Multiplate wet

Availabe in following option
a) Kick Start
b) Elecric Start

Harley Davidson to hit Indian roads

New Delhi: American cult bike brand Harley Davidson can be seen cruising on Indian roads soon.

In return for allowing mango exports to the US, the Government on Friday relaxed emission and testing norms for the import of Harley Davidson bikes.

The Commerce Ministry on Friday notified that import of motorcycles up to 800 cc engine capacity or above subject to compliance to Euro III emission norms.

Individuals, firms and original equipment manufacturers with service networks would be allowed to import these bikes.

The relaxation followed an agreement reached at the India-US Trade Policy Forum meeting in New Delhi.

"We have reached an agreement... now Harley Davidson motorcycles can be imported while Indian mangoes will be available in the US markets," as quoted , Commerce and Industry Minister Kamal Nath said.

The Government has done away with the need for conducting homologation checks for these bikes. These tests are essential to see if imported vehicles meet Indian regulations. In place of this, test certificates of accredited agency will suffice.

Though bikes in India have to meet strict norms, Harley Davidson and other motorcycles of higher engine capacity have been given a liberal treatment. But they would have to meet at least Euro III norms.

US Trade Representative Susan Schwab on the other hand said, "Indian mangoes are only a few days away from the shipment".

The king of fruit has not been allowed to enter the US market due to various non-trade barriers and the last hitch of radiation testing is being addressed. A radiation testing facility is being set up in Mumbai on a cost-sharing basis.

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