The recent 1250ABS was just too bland an update to the venerable Bandit 1200, so I'm glad to see Suzuki -- king of the parts bin Japanese makers -- reworking it into naked and sport-tour models. The Bandit 1250 still feels heavy and so last decade (except when it's revved up), so I'm sure these'll feel heavy too. Regardless, it' the engine is that makes Bandit's great, so as long as the rest of the bike's solid and affordable it should be a win-win. Can't wait to see them in the U.S.The Bandit’s engine has been blacked out too, for a darker look – freshening things up without making too many radical changes to the overall design"-Blacked out engine, that's all I was waiting for (I don't feel like doing that myself on a 2009). I'm getting one first thing next year when the new season starts off.This bike was already one of the most perfect bikes in my book, by a mile. The quintessential "standard". UNBEATABLE price, simply best price on the market. UNDESTROYABLE engine: that engine will last for eternity and incredible torquey for a Japanese inline four. Think cruiser levels of torque, and that from a 1250cc. Eat that, mega bore cruisers!I like the faired one as well. Perfect middle-ground for me (FJR and Concours are a bit too much for me anyway, and too pricey for my intended purpose. The faired bandit will also be fine on a long trip, but is doesn't lose any of it's 'naked/standard' genes.)Thanks, suzuki for making an already perfect bike even more perfect. This 2010 Bandit is exactly what I was waiting for. Astonishing
2010 Suzuki Bandit 1250 Specifications*
The Bandit 1250 will be available in an ABS version too. Yet so far these models are for Europe only with Suzuki officials awaiting word on whether the new 1250s will be American bound.
Will the new 1250s make their way to American riders?
Engine Type 4-stroke, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC
Bore x Stroke 79.0 mm x 64.0 mm
Engine Displacement 1255 cm3 (1255cc)
Compression Ratio 10.5 : 1
Fuel Delivery Fuel injection
Transmission 6-speed constant mesh
Suspension Front Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Rear Link type, coil spring, oil damped
Brakes Front Disc, twin
Rear Disc
Tires Front 120/70ZR17M/C (58W), tubeless
Rear 180/55ZR17M/C (73W), tubeless
Fuel Tank 19.0 L (5.0 US gal.)
Overall Length 2,140 mm (84.3 in.)
Overall Width 790 mm (31.1 in.)
Overall Height 1,095 mm (43.1 in.)
Wheelbase 1,485 mm (58.5 in.)
Seat Height 810 / 830 mm (31.9 / 32.7 in.)
Curb Mass 247 / 251 kg (545 / 553 lbs.)
* Specifications not final
Suzuki GSX1250FA Specifications*
Engine Type 4-stroke, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC
Bore x Stroke 79.0 mm x 64.0 mm
Engine Displacement 1255 cm3 (1255cc)
Compression Ratio 10.5 : 1
Fuel Delivery Fuel injection
Transmission 6-speed constant mesh
Suspension Front Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Rear : Link type, coil spring, oil damped
Brakes Front Disc, twin
Rear Disc
Fuel Tank 19.0 L (5.0 US gal.)
Overall Length 2,130 mm (83.9 in.)
Overall Width 790 mm (31.1 in.)
Overall Height 1,235 mm (48.6 in.)
Wheelbase 1,485 mm (58.5 in.)
Seat Height 805 / 825 mm (31.7 / 32.5 in.)
Curb Mass 257kg (567 lbs.)
* Specifications not final
source : motrcycle-usa.com
