We're so used to the idea of sports tourer motorcycles costing upwards of £12,000 that it's a shock when a decent one comes along at a cheaper price.
At £7,120, Suzuki's new GSX1250FA saves more than £5,000 against bikes in the same class. Indeed, it's almost exactly half the price of Yamaha's FJR1300, which doesn't even boast the electronic sophistication of Ducati's Multistrada to justify the tag.
Suzuki has achieved this by taking the big-hearted Bandit 1250, making some relatively minor changes and, er, that's it. The question arising then is whether the resulting GSX1250FA is only half the motorcycle of its rivals.
Absolutely not; in some ways it manages to better them. It doesn't take long to list the changes in full: most obvious is the full fairing, a conservatively shaped piece of bodywork with a GSX-R-style headlight.
The front suspension has slightly firmer springs and damping to deal with the additional weight, and tucked inside the cockpit is a more modern, sportier dash with gear-position indicator and gear-change warning light.
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2010 Suzuki Bandit GSX1250FA ABS
2010 Suzuki Bandit GSX1250FA ABS
2010 Suzuki Bandit GSX1250FA ABS
2010 Suzuki Bandit GSX1250FA ABS
2010 Suzuki Bandit GSX1250FA ABS
The perfect NEW bike for both Sport and Touring Adventures
Featuring a distinctive sport-styled fairing, the GSX1250FA leads the way in styling, just as it leads the way in all-round sporty performance and unmatched value. The functional full fairing, housing vertically stacked multi-reflector halogen headlights expresses a neat, well-integrated styling impression with the fuel tank and the tail section. And with a full 1255cm3 of torque-producing displacement, the powerplant is tailored to a wide-ranging riding application, generating peak torque from relatively low in the rev range.
For those looking for a capable long distance companion, the GSX1250SEA Touring Edition is just what the doctor ordered. Complete with colour matching removable side an top hard bags, touring windshield and chromed bar end weights, the 1250SEA takes you and all your belongings there in style and comfort.
The GSX1250FA. All-round performance and user-friendly sport touring style.
Key Features
ABS Braking - 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.
Instruments - Analog tachometer, LCD digital speedometer, LCD fuel gauge and clock, and LED indicator lamps.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
Centre Stand Equipped - Easy-to-operate centerstand with high leverage ratio to reduce effort
Adjustable Seat Height - Innovative seat height adjustment system can be adjusted up or down by 20mm with a simple spacer seat mounting system.
Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve fuel injection system featuring 36mm throttle bodies for optimum performance and smooth accelerations
Features and Benefits:
Engine Features
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
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
Cylinder head featuring 31mm exhaust valves and 27mm intake valves set at a narrow 16-degree valve angle
Hydraulic clutch with coil springs for improved lever feel and control
Liquid cooled oil cooler for reduced oil temperatures
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
Secondary balancer shaft for smooth engine operation
Suzuki Composite Electrochemical Material (SCEM) plating on cylinders is durable and efficient
Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve fuel injection system featuring 36mm throttle bodies for optimum performance and smooth accelerations
Suzuki Idle Speed Control (ISC) system for improved cold starting, consistent idle control and reduced emissions
Chassis Features
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.
43mm front forks combined with a single rear shock with preload adjustability for riding with or without passengers
A slick shifting six speed transmission improves acceleration while reducing top gear rpm at highway speeds
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.
Cast three spoke aluminum wheels carrying radial tires and a standard easy-to-use centerstand
Easy-to-operate centerstand with high leverage ratio to reduce effort
Innovative seat height adjustment system can be adjusted up or down by 20mm with a simple spacer seat mounting system.
The GSX1250FA ABS features a sleek half fairing, with built in line-beam headlights, an effective windscreen and fairing mounted mirrors
Tube frame chassis featuring larger diameter down tubes for optimum torsional rigidity designed for excellent balance of sporty handling and comfortable highway cruising
Wide, comfortable seat with low seat height
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2010 Suzuki Bandit GSX1250FA ABS - Canada SpecificationsMSRP: $11,799 CDN
Chassis:
Brakes Front Disc brake, twin, ABS assisted
Brakes Rear Disc brake, ABS assisted
Colour Black, Blue
Curb Weight 257 kg (567 lbs)
Final Drive Chain
Fuel Tank Capacity 19 L (4.18 Imp gal)
Ground Clearance 135 mm ( 5.3 in)
Overall Length 2130 mm (83.9in)
Overall Width 790 mm (31.1 in)
Seat Height 805/825 mm (31.7/32.5 in) - Low/High
Suspension Front Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Suspension Rear Link type, coil spring, oil damped
Tires Front 120/70ZR17M/C (58W), tubeless
Tires Rear 180/55ZR17M/C (73W), tubeless
Transmission 6-speed constant mesh
Wheelbase 1485 mm (58.5 in)
Engine:
Bore Stroke 79.0 mm (3.110 in) x 64.0 mm (2.520 in)
Compression Ratio 10.5 : 1
Engine 1255 cc (76.6 cu. in), 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC
Fuel System Fuel injection
Ignition Electronic ignition (Transistorized)
Lubrication Wet sump
Starter Electric
Warranty:
Warranty 12 Month unlimited mileage limited warranty
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2011 Suzuki GSX1250FA
Do you dare try to force GSX1250FA 2011 Suzuki motorcycle racing in the arena of race? dynamic and sporty look capable of binding all the people who look at it, on the front looks like a racing bike with full fairing with wind shield glass interesting. On the machine is not doubt, The GSX1250FA is powered by a compact, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected, 1255cc, DOHC, That wet sump engine has a bore and stroke of 79.0 mm x 64.0 mm. A secondary balancer shaft enhances the engine’s smooth operation. so the engine feels smooth and comfortable ride. In this motor is also equipped with a Digital Antilock Brake System (ABS) * That monitors wheel speed and matches stopping power to available traction. If you are interested, please come and take home this bike is priced at $ 11.599 USD
