You might consider a Suzuki GSX650F instead of the Bandit GSX1250F.
It’s essentially the same bike but with a 650 c.c. FI engine instead of the 1250.
I’ve had one for almost 2 years now (~25,000 miles on it) and for street riding, unless you’re very heavy, it’s almost certainly as much as you’ll need in terms of power and speed (I weigh ~200 lbs). It’s also just fine for the week-end two-up ride with my (slimmer than me) Wife.
Looks like a sport bike but has a more upright riding position, goes 130+ mph and is very smooth and comfortable at any speed I’ve taken it to (including over the ton). Very sure-footed too.
You’ll get better fuel mileage (~50 mpg freeway), lower insurance, less heat and less weight.
Extracts from reviews below:
“It’s aimed at novice riders looking for their first sports bike and older riders after something less frantic and ergonomically challenging than a GSX-R600; it deals with both tasks supremely well. The riding position leans you forward slightly without imposing too much weight on the wrists, while the seat is a reasonable height and comfortable too.” – telegraph
“The new motor is the same 656cc, water-cooled inline four that powers the Bandit. It’s a strong, solid motor that made a notable difference to the Bandit, and it works here, too. To quote Al, from his launch report, it’s “reasonably spunky”, and a vast improvement over the air-cooled unit it replaces. The power delivery is fairly linear, with plenty of low- and midrange, albeit lacking sparkle at the top-end.” – superbike
“For really defiant overtakes and a more focused feel, you can stir the silky smooth six-speed box and keep the revs between 6,000 and 8,000rpm, only licking the 12,500rpm red line if the buzz of the ride takes over. During the launch in France, I was pleasantly surprised at how easily the bike adapted to my various demands.” – cars
“The Suzuki GSX650F’s chassis is, for the most part, Bandit 650, too, being centred around the same, no frills, cost-conscious steel tube cradle and conventional forks. Yet in GSX-F guise it gets a more sophisticated shock for added sporting ability and subtly adjusted poise thanks to the fairing, new one-piece, rubber-mounted…” – MCN
“Overall handling on the Suzuki was quite balanced and agile. It turns in well, sticks to a line, and can be gassed hard out of a turn. While not being the most sophisticated chassis, the GSX650F isn’t going to do anything to get you in trouble. That is, of course, if you don’t push it far beyond its limits.” – motorcycle
“The Suzuki GSX650F, in my opinion, felt like the perfect motorcycle for somebody who wants a mean-looking bike that’s not a mean ride. Think of it as a kindred spirit to the ever-popular Kawasaki Ninja 250R, only heavier and more powerful.” – motorcycles.about