Suzuki Bandit Question!?

[Philip P]

The only problem i'm aware of is carb icing due to the high velocity of air through the carbs:
this isn't really a problem, just a HICCUP.
can you tell us what you've been told.... or is it just yet another urban myth " don't by that it as carb problems!" Type report.....
the bike was one of the first ventures in to small capacity 4cyl 4strokes by the japanese ( been here already haven't we)in the domestic market.
In moderate use expect 50-60 mpg remember it wasn't an eco commuter but a bid for a lightweight performance allrounder and was built to impress

[Chris]

I have heard of carb issues, but that is usually due to people not winterizing it properly. You have to stabilize the fuel if the bike will be sitting for more than a couple of weeks. The ethanol in the gas these days gums up the carbs and the fuel system.

[serenadeofdivinity]

Hi people, i have a good deal on buying a used Suzuki Bandit 250cc. But since i heard few bad stuff about the bike like carburetor problem etc... I am still thinking whether to go for it or not. So i have few questions under the sleeve to ask....! I hope you riders won't mind helping me out.

What is the average fuel economy? You can let me know yours doesn't matter what it is.... I was hoping it will do something like 30 to 35 Kilometers per liter of petrol according to the owner.

What type of fuel should i pump for this? i have access to 90 Octane, 92 Octane and 95 Octane Unleaded Petrol

Truth about the carburetor problem if one ever exists internationally?

Thanks a million fellas, may all you be blessed with endless happy safe miles.....

[jadamgrd]

I owned a Suzuki Bandit 1200cc. I got 40 mpg, I would think a 250cc should get twice that. A lot always depends on how you ride. I have owned older Suzuki 250 dirt and in the carb is a tiny low idle jet that will plug with gum if you leave gas setting for long periods of time. A very fine tip cleaner and good eye sight will fix this and they run fine if you keep running them. Mine always seem to like the higher octane. I had bought a 175 from a guy when it would not stay running. got a good deal. 30 mins after getting it home it ran like new.

[Chris]

I have heard of carb issues, but that is usually due to people not winterizing it properly. You have to stabilize the fuel if the bike will be sitting for more than a couple of weeks. The ethanol in the gas these days gums up the carbs and the fuel system.