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Suzuki GSF 1250S Bandit Touring

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Make Model

Suzuki GSF 1250S Bandit Touring ABS

Year

2009

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 
Final Drive Chain
Frame Steel, Double cradle frame

Front Suspension

Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Front Wheel Travel 120 mm / 4.7 in

Rear Suspension

Link type, coil spring, oil damped
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

Rear Tyre

180/55 ZR17
Rake 26°
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
785 mm - 805 mm / 30.9 in -31.6 in
Ground clearance 135 mm / 5.2 in
Dry Weight 236 kg / 520 lbs
Wet Weight 250 kg / 551 lbs

Fuel Capacity 

19 Litres / 5.0 gal / 4.2 Imp gal

Reviews 

1000psMC24.no / Motorcyclist 

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The Bandit 1250SEA ABS Touring (1250SA ABS in Canada) has a Suzuki fuel-injected four-cylinder engine that offers thrilling acceleration in every gear, with a rush of high-RPM performance. That excitement is matched by its crisp, agile handling and aggressive styling.

Engine Features
- Suzuki Composite Electrochemical Material (SCEM) plating on cylinders is durable and efficient

- Secondary balancer shaft for smooth engine operation

- Liquid-cooled, fuel injected, DOHC engine featuring a bore and stroke of 79.0mm x 64.0mm for a full 1255cc of torque-producing performance

- Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve fuel injection system featuring 36mm throttle bodies for optimum performance and smooth accelerations

- Compact engine design with a central cam chain, staggered transmission shafts, tighter spacing between the pairs of cylinders and a secondary balancer shaft for reduced vibration

- A catalyzer equipped high-volume muffler combined with an effective engine management system, Suzuki PAIR system, and oxygen sensor for reduced emissions meeting tough Euro 3 standards

- Suzuki Idle Speed Control (ISC) system for improved cold starting, consistent idle control and reduced emissions

- Hydraulic clutch with coil springs for improved lever feel and control

- Liquid cooled oil cooler for reduced oil temperatures

- Cylinder head featuring 31mm exhaust valves and 27mm intake valves set at a narrow 16 degree valve angle

Chassis Features
- Analog tachometer, LCD digital speedometer, LCD fuel gauge and clock, and LED indicator lamps.

- Anti-Lock Braking (ABS) monitors wheel speed and matches braking power to available traction.

- A slick shifting six speed transmission improves acceleration while reducing top gear rpm at highway speeds

- Tube frame chassis featuring larger diameter down tubes for optimum torsional rigidity designed for excellent balance of sporty handling and comfortable highway cruising

- Innovative seat height adjustment system can be adjusted up or down by 20mm with a simple spacer seat mounting system.

- 43mm front forks combined with a single rear shock with preload adjustability for riding with or without passengers

- 310mm dual front disc brakes with four piston calipers along with a 240mm rear disc and single piston caliper. Anti-Lock Braking (ABS) is also available and monitors wheel speed and matches braking power to available traction.

- Cast three spoke aluminum wheels carrying radial tires and a standard easy-to-use centerstand

- The Bandit 1250SEA ABS Touring features a sleek half fairing, with built in line-beam headlights, an effective windscreen and fairing mounted mirrors

- Wide, comfortable seat with low seat height

- Large capacity fuel tank for long operating range

- Easy-to-operate centerstand with high leverage ratio to reduce effort