Finding the correct tire pressure was difficult, I eventually found them on a Bridgestone website. There the worst tyres I've had on a motorcycle (wet/cold) but OK in the dry. In the cold/wet they take at least ten miles of careful driving to warm up. During the warm up period it feels like your riding on ice/diesel/tramlines. The bikes in perfect running condition, all bearings replaced, wheel alignment checked. Other riders tell me that they've experienced similar handling issues & on the Bridgestone website they suggest warming the tyres before taking to the track/road.
Best Tyres for the Suzuki Bandit 1200 S
Suzuki Bandit 1200 S drivers have left 5 tyre reviews on Tyre Reviews, covering 16,502 miles of real world driving. Every tyre they rated is ranked below, so you can see what actually works on this car.
- 5owner reviews
- 16,502 milescovered on them
- 5different tyres rated
- 88%average tyre score
The best rated tyres that fit the Suzuki Bandit 1200 S
The rankings above can only speak for tyres a Suzuki Bandit 1200 S driver has already reviewed. These are the highest rated tyres we hold that are actually manufactured in the sizes these drivers run - 180/55 R17 - whether or not anyone here has fitted them yet. They are ranked on the TR Score, which is built from independent test results and every owner review of that tyre.
Summer tyres
No Suzuki Bandit 1200 S driver has reviewed a tyre in the Summer category yet. Of the ones made in this car's sizes, the Bridgestone Battlax BT 023 is our highest rated, at 8.7 out of 10.
| # | Tyre | TR Score | Made in | Suzuki Bandit 1200 S reviews |
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Bridgestone Battlax BT 023
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Fitment comes from each tyre's manufactured size list, and the sizes are the ones drivers reported when they reviewed. Check the size, load index and speed rating on your own doorplate before buying - a size a previous owner ran is not always the size your car left the factory on.
Tyre sizes Suzuki Bandit 1200 S drivers run
The sizes fitted in the reviews on this page. Each one links to the top rated tyres in that size, across every car.
What Suzuki Bandit 1200 S drivers say
The most recent owner reviews from this car, in their own words.
I never read the opinions about these so my feelings are unaffected by what others think - I ride a big bandit and I ride it hard. I used 021 on the front and rear. The bike never seemed unstable or unpredictable. The grip is excellent in corners even when it's cold the rear would not slip when I throttled out. I ride aggresively and try to push the limits - never had serious situation. the front however was eaten up quite quickly - I did 3,5kkm and the sides got slick. The top of the tyre was still ok.
I didn't get another set as I went for 023 instead. I would recommend 021 for heavy bikes and for riders who want a good grip in the corners and decent wear. I never go extreme in the rain so I can only tell that when you use your head while riding on wet there's little probability that these tyres will surprise you.
I didn't get another set as I went for 023 instead. I would recommend 021 for heavy bikes and for riders who want a good grip in the corners and decent wear. I never go extreme in the rain so I can only tell that when you use your head while riding on wet there's little probability that these tyres will surprise you.
For a bike like Bandit 1200 S (2005) tires as Michelin PR2 are maybe the best in comparison of what you pay / what you get.
Yes, there is newer model (PR3) and most probably, those will be my next, but, not before this ones are not wasted. Before I drove on DUNLOP, and METZELER, also on my Suzi, but can freely say, no compression.
Dry grip unbeatable, not too many opportunities to drive on WET (like rain), but on freshly washed streets yes. Maybe it was up too me that in cornering I felt a bit of sliding, because my previous bike was gixxer.
All in all, YES, recommendation for everyone who has a tradition of Michelin and who uses big heavy bike.
Yes, there is newer model (PR3) and most probably, those will be my next, but, not before this ones are not wasted. Before I drove on DUNLOP, and METZELER, also on my Suzi, but can freely say, no compression.
Dry grip unbeatable, not too many opportunities to drive on WET (like rain), but on freshly washed streets yes. Maybe it was up too me that in cornering I felt a bit of sliding, because my previous bike was gixxer.
All in all, YES, recommendation for everyone who has a tradition of Michelin and who uses big heavy bike.
Just fitted to my Bandit 1200S. Definitely best tyre I've ever used. Super confident in all weathers and much better on steering too. Bike turns quicker and more easily than on the previous Pilot Road 2's. Don't know about wear rate yet and would expect to wear quicker than the 2's but reading reviews leads me to hope for longer life. I do about 10000 miles a year as a bike trainer so good life is also important. Buy them - you won't regret the decision.
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