Bandit 1250 goes back to nature! November 2008

Both the naked and faired Bandits are set to continue Suzuki's strong sales performances in the naked and sports touring categories.

Like the popular faired Bandit 1250S, the naked Bandit 1250 combines a powerful, big bore engine with Suzuki's latest technology, in a classically striking package which is equally at home in suburbia or on the highway.

"With its bold look, the new Bandit 1250 gives riders even more choice and is set to be a tremendous addition to Suzuki's model line-up," Suzuki's Perry Morison said.
"Like the popular Bandit 1250S, it delivers great performance, style and plenty of value."

The Bandit 1250 is powered by a compact 1,255cc, DOHC, liquid-cooled engine, delivering impressive and smooth acceleration across a broad powerband.

Suzuki's Dual Valve Throttle (SDTV) fuel injection system provides better throttle response, smoother power output, improved fuel economy and reduced emissions. Piston rings have a friction reducing chrome-nitride coating, while Suzuki Composite Electrochemical Material (SCEM) cylinder-bore coating enhances engine performance and durability.

Helping provide smooth running, the Suzuki's centre cam drive engine features staggered transmission shafts to provide more compact and centralised weight distribution, tighter spacing between pairs of cylinders and a secondary balancer shaft.

Suzuki Idle Speed Control (ISC) system offers improved cold starting, while a liquid-cooled oil cooler helps minimise engine temperatures.

A high volume muffler combines with an advanced engine management system, Suzuki's Pulsed Air Injection (PAIR) system and an oxygen sensor to minimise the Bandit 1250's emissions.

Providing the perfect balance for city and highway riding, gear ratios in the six-speed transmission have been carefully selected to deliver sharp acceleration and smooth cruising.

In a Cherry Red colour scheme, the new, naked Suzuki Bandit 1250 is now available in Australia for $11,490, with the ABS-equipped Bandit 1250A to follow for $11,990.

Candy Blue liveried 2009 models will be available in the coming weeks, at an RRP of $11,990 (1250S) and $12,490 (1250SA).

Suzuki GSF1250 (Bandit 1250) & GSF1250A (Bandit 1250A)

Engine type: 4-stroke, 4-cylinder,
liquid-cooled, DOHC
Displacement: 1255cc
Compresion ratio: 10.5 : 1
Carburretion: 36mm SDTV fuel injection
Ignition: Electronic ignition
Transmission: 6-speed constant mesh
Primary drive ratio: 83/54 (1.537)
Suspension, front:43mm telescopic forks, coil spring, oil damped, cartridge type, adjustable spring preload
Rear: Swingarm, link type, coil spring, oil damped, adjustable spring preload
Fuel tank: 19.0 litre