Americans typically think of the Bandit as a 600 or 1,200, but Suzuki also made them in 250 and 400 variants – the latter of which was exported to the US for only a couple of years. The 400 was introduced in 1989, by ’91 it had optional variable valve timing and a “Limited” version came with different cosmetics and a front fairing. Here’s one of the base models that was available in the US, and it’s claimed to have been fully restored.
Depending on the export market, the Bandit made between 50 and 60 horsepower. It’s a hard to find bike that reminds some of a baby Ducati Monster. NO matter what you think of it, it’s an interesting mid size option (like the Honda CB-1) that could function as a commuter or a learner track bike.
This example has 18,000 miles and is claimed to be fully restored, so find this mid size Suzuki for sale in Iowa for $3,500 here on ADVRider (registration required).