Suzuki Bandit 1250: review, history, specs

Suzuki Bandit 1250
Manufacturer	Suzuki
Also called	Bandit 1250 SA, Bandit 1250S, Bandit 1250SA, Bandit 1250F ABS, Bandit 1250S ABS, Bandit 1250 ABS
Production	2007 - 2018
Class	Naked
Engine	in-line four, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke	79.0mm x 64.0mm
Compression ratio	10.5:1
Horsepower	95.88 HP (71.5 KW) @ 7500RPM
Torque	79.66 ft/lbs (108.0 Nm) @ 3700RPM
Fuel System	injection
Ignition	electronic
Transmission	Gear box: 6-speed Final Drive: chain Clutch: multi-plate clutch in oil bath, hydraulically
Suspension	Front: telescopic, coil spring, oil damped Rear: single shock, coil over oil damper, link-style
Brakes	Front: double disc. abs, 4-piston Rear: single disc. abs
Front Tire	120/70-zr17
Rear Tire	180/55-zr17
Wheelbase	58.46 inches (1485 mm)
Length	83.86 inches (2130 mm)
Width	31.1 inches (790 mm)
Height	49.02 inches (1245 mm)
Seat Height	31.69 inches (805 mm)
Weight	559.97 pounds (254.0 Kg) (dry), 254.0 kg (wet)
Recommended Oil	Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40
Fuel Capacity	5.02 Gallon (19.00 Liters)
Manuals	Service Manual

The Suzuki Bandit 1250S ABS was a in-line four, four-stroke Naked motorcycle produced by Suzuki between 2007 and 2018. Max torque was 79.66 ft/lbs (108.0 Nm) @ 3700 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 95.88 HP (71.5 KW) @ 7500 RPM.

Engine

The engine was a liquid cooled in-line four, four-stroke. A 79.0mm bore x 64.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1255.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin cam (dohc).

Drive

The bike has a 6-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the multi-plate clutch in oil bath, hydraulically.

Chassis

It came with a 120/70-zr17 front tire and a 180/55-zr17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via double disc. abs, 4-piston in the front and a single disc. abs in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic, coil spring, oil damped while the rear was equipped with a single shock, coil over oil damper, link-style. The Bandit 1250S ABS was fitted with a 5.02 Gallon (19.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 559.97 pounds (254.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 58.46 inches (1485 mm) long.

2008 Suzuki Bandit 1250S ABS

Suzuki is also offering an ABS-equipped version of the Bandit 1250S, so if you're into the extra safety and peace of mind anti=locking brakes come with, you'll have to pick this model and spend a little more cash on it, too. The bike is identical to the base version, and it only tips the scales a little more, because of the ABS modulator.

No technical differences are to be found between it and the standard model, and you can only tell the two apart by looking at the shape of the rotors.

2008 Suzuki Bandit 1250S

The 2008 MY Bandit 1250S is the perfect balance between power, sporty character, long-range comfort and streetability in the urban jungle. The engine boasts massive performance, with a generous spread of power from the lower revs to the redline, making the Bandit 1250S a beast to be reckoned with both in the city and on the highway.

Comfort is improved despite its sporty nature, and one can effortlessly take on a long trip aboard this bike. With the added upper half-fairing and windscreen, the Bandit 1250S also provides very good weather protection for extended comfort in less than perfect scenery.

2012 Suzuki Bandit 1250S ABS

The markets in the UK and Australia are still getting the Bandit 1250S ABS, and the bike retains all the acclaimed features and benefits. Building on the proven bandit 600cc platform, the 2012 MY Bandit 1250S ABS doubles the displacement for more power and torque on tap, while maintaining the agile character of the bike, strong acceleration and all-round versatility.

Compact and comfortable, the Bandit 1250S ABS is suitable for both city riding and long hauls, and adding a luggage system also turns it into a nifty sport-tourer. With an adjustable seat and the extra protection the front cowl and adjustable windscreen provide, the Bandit 1250S ABS is ready to take on whichever road you might choose.