Suzuki GSF 1250 Bandit: review, history, specs

Class: street

Production: 2007-2016

Predecessor: Suzuki GSF1200 Bandit

Models
Suzuki GSF1250 Bandit 2007-2012 (Japan, Europe, North America)	Suzuki GSF1250S Bandit 2007-2014 (Japan, Europe, North America)	Suzuki GSF1250S Bandit 2015-2016 (Japan, Europe, North America)
Suzuki GSF1250 (Bandit)	Suzuki GSF1250S (Bandit), 2007-2014	Suzuki GSF1250S (Bandit), 2015-2016

History

History
Year	Country	Name / Frame / Engine
2007	Japan, Europe, North America	Name: Suzuki GSF1250 Bandit + ABS; Suzuki GSF1250S Bandit + ABS Code: GSF1250K7 + GSF1250AK7; GSF1250SK7 + GSF1250SAK7
2008	Japan, Europe, North America	Name: Suzuki GSF1250 Bandit + ABS; Suzuki GSF1250S Bandit + ABS Code: GSF1250K8 + GSF1250AK8; GSF1250SK8 + GSF1250SAK8
2009	Japan, Europe, North America	Name: Suzuki GSF1250 Bandit + ABS; Suzuki GSF1250S Bandit + ABS Code: GSF1250K9 + GSF1250AK9; GSF1250SK9 + GSF1250SAK9
2010	Japan, Europe, North America	Name: Suzuki GSF1250 Bandit + ABS; Suzuki GSF1250S Bandit + ABS Code: GSF1250L0 + GSF1250AL0; GSF1250SL0 + GSF1250SAL0
2011	Japan, Europe, North America	Name: Suzuki GSF1250 Bandit + ABS; Suzuki GSF1250S Bandit + ABS Code: GSF1250L1 + GSF1250AL1; GSF1250SL1 + GSF1250SAL1
2012	Japan, Europe, North America	Name: Suzuki GSF1250 Bandit + ABS; Suzuki GSF1250S Bandit + ABS Code: GSF1250L2 + GSF1250AL2; GSF1250SL2 + GSF1250SAL2
2013	Japan, Europe, North America	Name: Suzuki GSF1250S Bandit (ABS) Code: GSF1250SAL3
2014	Japan, Europe, North America	Name: Suzuki GSF1250S Bandit (ABS) Code: GSF1250SAL4
2015	Japan, Europe, North America	Name: Suzuki GSF1250S Bandit (ABS) Code: GSF1250SAL5
2016	Japan, Europe, North America	Name: Suzuki GSF1250S Bandit (ABS) Code: GSF1250SAL6

Specifications

Suzuki GSF1250 Bandit: specs.

Specifications
DIMENSIONS	Overall length	2130 mm / 83,9 in
	Overall width	790 mm / 31,1 in
	Overall height	1095 mm / 43,1 in – GSF1250 1235 mm / 48,6 in – GSF1250S
	Seat height	785/805 mm / 30,9/31,7 in
	Wheelbase	1485 mm / 58,5 in
	Ground clearance	135 mm / 5,3 in
	Dry weight	222 kg / 489 lbs – GSF1250 226 kg / 498 lbs – GSF1250A 225 kg / 496 lbs – GSF1250S 229 kg / 504 lbs – GSF1250SA
	Curb (wet) weight
FRAME	Type	Double cradle (steel)
	Front suspension, travel	43 mm telescopic fork (adjustable spring pre-load), 130 mm / 5,1 in
	Rear suspension, travel	Swingarm with mono-shock (adjustable spring pre-load and rebound damping), 136 mm / 5,35 in
	Front tire size	120/70-ZR17 (58W)
	Rear tire size	180/55-ZR17 (73W)
	Front brake	Double disc, 310 mm, 4-piston calipers (GSF1250A, GSF1250SA - ABS)
	Rear brake	Single disc, 240 mm, 1-piston caliper (GSF1250A, GSF1250SA - ABS)
	Fuel capacity	19,0 l / 5,0 Us gal
	Trail	104 mm / 4,1 in
	Fuel economy / consumption	5,98 l / 100 km (39,3 US mpg)
ENGINE	Type	Water-cooled, 4-stroke
	Cylinder arrangement	4-cylinders in-line
	Bore & Stroke	79,0 x 64,0 mm
	Displacement	1255 cm³ (76,6 cu in)
	Compression ratio	10.5:1
	Valve train	Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
	Max. power	100,0 hp (74,0 kW) / 7500 rpm
	Max. torque	107,0 Nm (10,9 kgf*m) / 3500 rpm
	Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph)	3,36 sec.
	Top speed	245 km/h (152 mph)
CARBURETION SYSTEM	Type	Fuel injection with SDTV (Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve), 4x 36 mm
	ID
DRIVE TRAIN	Clutch	Wet, multi-plate, hydraulic operated
	Transmission	6-speed
	Final drive	Chain
	Primary reduction	1.537
	Final reduction	2.388
	Gear ratio I II III IV V VI	3.076 2.058 1.550 1.304 1.160 1.071
ELECTRICAL	Ignition	Transistorized
	Alternator	Three-phase A.C. Generator
	Battery capacity	12V-10Ah

Images

Suzuki GSF1250 Bandit: images, gallery

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Suzuki GSF1250S Bandit, 2007-2014	Suzuki GSF1250S Bandit, 2015-2016	Suzuki GSF1250S Bandit, 2015-2016

Videos

Suzuki GSF1250 Bandit: video.

Suzuki Bandit 1250S

Manuals

Suzuki GSF1250 Bandit: manuals, parts, microfiches.

• Suzuki GSF1250-A/1250S-A Bandit: Service Manual