Suzuki Bandit 1250S (2015-16)

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The Suzuki Bandit 1250S (2015-16) is a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder motorcycle with a capacity of 1254.8cc. It has a liquid-cooled compression ratio of 10.5:1 and a wet sump lubrication system. The Bandit 1250S uses fuel injection and has a digital transistorized ignition. It has a max power of 70.5 kW at 7500 rpm and a max torque of 108 Nm at 3700 rpm. The clutch is multiple discs and hydraulic operated, and it has a six-speed, close ratio, constant mesh, and return shift transmission. Its final drive uses a chain and has 118 links. The frame is a steel double-cradle design, and the front suspension is a telescopic, coil spring, oil-damped setup. The rear suspension is a single shock, coil over oil damper, and link-style (SHOWA) system. The front brakes use two 310mm discs and six-piston calipers with ABS, while the rear brake is a single 240mm disc with ABS. The Bandit 1250S rides on a 120/70-ZR17 M/C 58W front tire and a 180/55 ZR17 M/C 73W rear tire. Its dimensions are 2130mm in length, 790mm in width, and 1250mm in height. The wheelbase is 1485mm, and the seat height ranges from 805mm to 825mm. The dry weight is 240kg, and its fuel capacity is 19 liters. Motorcycle News has reviewed the Bandit 1250S.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki GSF 1250S Bandit ABS

Year: 2015 – 16


Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 1254.8 cc / 76.6 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 79 x 64 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
Lubrication: Wet sump
Induction: Fuel Injection
Ignition: Digital transistorized
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 70.5 kW / 95.8 hp @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque: 108 Nm / 11.0 kgf-m / 79 lb ft @ 3700 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multiple discs, hydraulic operated
Transmission: 6 Speed, close ratio, constant mesh, return shift
Final Drive: Chain, RK GB50GSVZ3, 118 links
Frame: Steel, Double cradle frame

Front Suspension: Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Front Wheel Travel: 120 mm / 4.7 in
Rear Suspension: Single shock, coil over oil damper, link-style (SHOWA)
Rear Wheel Travel: 137 mm / 5.39 in
Front Brakes: 2 x 310mm Discs, 6 piston calipers, ABS
Rear Brakes: Single 240mm disc, ABS
Front Tyre: 120/70-ZR17 M/C 58W
Rear Tyre: 180/55 ZR17 M/C 73W
Rake: 26 degrees
Trail: 107 mm / 4.2 in
Dimensions: Length 2130 mm / 83.8 in Width 790 mm / 31.1 in Height 1250 mm / 49.2 in
Wheelbase: 1485 mm / 58.4
Seat Height: 805 mm – 825 mm / 31.7 in -32.5 in
Ground clearance: 135 mm / 5.2 in
Dry Weight: 240 kg / 529 lbs
Wet Weight: 254 kg / 560 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 19 Litres / 5.0 gal / 4.2 Imp gal
Reviews: Motorcycle News

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