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Suzuki GSF1250 Bandit (2007-current)

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Detail Value
New price £5,549
Engine size 1255cc
Power 97bhp
Top speed 145mph
Insurance group 13
  MCN ratings Owners' ratings
Overall rating is 4 rating is 4.5
Engine rating is 4 rating is 4.5
Ride & Handling rating is 4 rating is 4
Equipment rating is 4 rating is 4
Quality & Reliability rating is 4 rating is 4.5
Value rating is 5 rating is 4.5

MCN overall verdict rating is 4

Suzuki’s big-bore GSF1250 Bandit gets an all-new engine designed to meet latest Euro legislation. In doing so, Suzuki have created a 98cc bigger, 1255cc water-cooled, fuel-injected, tourque-laden peach of an engine. The GSF1250 Bandit's frame and suspension have also been upgraded to give a sumptuous, well-mannered mileage machine that can also run in the twisties.

Engine

MCN rating rating is 4
Owners' rating rating is 4.5

With nigh-on 80ftlb of torque delivered to the rear wheel at 3700rpm, the Suzuki GSF1250 Bandit’s new six-speed gearbox needs little provocation. The GSF1250 will cheerfully pull from 3500rpm in top gear and run on to 140+mph. That gearbox is typical Suzuki: precise, perfectly spaced ratios. And, hoorah, no sign of any fuel-injection stutters or flatspots in its performance delivery.

Ride and Handling

MCN rating rating is 4
Owners' rating rating is 4

It’s a Bandit, and as such it carries the tradition of upright seating, sumptuous seat and perfectly placed footpegs and one-piece handlebars. Suzuki haven’t changed the chassis too much from the old (k6) model, just beefed up the GSF1250 Bandit's frame rails and revised the suspension damping and springs. Big difference, though, the Suzuki GSF1250 Bandit now steers faultlessly, stable and hides its weight well.

Equipment

MCN rating rating is 4
Owners' rating rating is 4

There are two versions of the Suzuki GSF1250S Bandit – non ABS and with ABS, but Suzuki GB is only importing the ABS kitted version. This isn’t a problem as the ABS is a refined set-up and leaves a lot of the braking up to the rider before cutting in. Suzuki GB will do its usual trick of releasing limited versions of the GSF1250 Bandit (touring, GT etc), but until then a ruck of accessories (topbox, panniers etc) will be available separately.

Quality and Reliability

MCN rating rating is 4
Owners' rating rating is 4.5

The old defunct Suzuki GSF1200 Bandit has a reputation for extreme reliability and a genuine all-rounder. There’s no reason to believe the new GSF1250 Bandit will be any different; Suzuki is aiming for existing Bandit customers to upgrade while attracting new customers with its revised performance. As the redline has dropped 1000rpm and a sixth gear has been added, there’s no danger the new GSF1250's motor will be stressed.

Value

MCN rating rating is 5
Owners' rating rating is 4.5

A 1255cc machine that can be used for touring, scratching or as a genuine workhorse should be an expensive piece of kit as it’s many motorcycles in one wheelbase. But no. Suzuki have pegged the price to just £250 more than the old GSF1200 Bandit. For £5549 MCN considers the Suzuki GSF1250 Bandit to be a bargain – its even cheaper than its Honda competition the CBF1000F. Find Suzuki GSF1250 Bandit motorycles for sale.

Insurance

Insurance group: 13

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Model History

2007: Suzuki GSF1250 Bandit launched.

Other Versions

None.

Specifications

Top speed 145mph
1/4-mile acceleration 11.18 secs
Power 97bhp
Torque 79.6ftlb
Weight 229kg
Seat height 785mm
Fuel capacity 19 litres
Average fuel consumption 42mpg
Tank range 150 miles
Insurance group 13
Engine size 1255cc
Engine specification 16v liquid-cooled in-line four, 6 gears
Frame Tubular steel double cradle
Front suspension adjustment Pre-load only
Rear suspension adjustment Pre-load and rebound damping
Front brakes 2 x 310mm discs, 4-piston calipers
Rear brake 1 x 240mm disc, 1-piston caliper
Front tyre size 120/70 x 17
Rear tyre size 180/55 x 17

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Suzuki
GSF1250 BANDIT

11500 miles

£4,390

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Suzuki
GSF1250 BANDIT

2100 miles

£4,775

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Suzuki
GSF1250 BANDIT

6007 miles

£4,275

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Suzuki
GSF1250 BANDIT

6809 miles

£4,450

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Suzuki
GSF1250 BANDIT

2300 miles

£4,400

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Owners' Overall Rating rating is 4.5(26 reviews)

  • New bike

    sallins

    Average rating rating is 4

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    I have to be differnt than everybody else. I traded in my 6 year old GSX1400 for the 1250 complete with all the plastic. Is not near as good as teh 1400 and miss teh real oooomph of teh big Suzy. have to live with my mistake now as I lose too much money trying to get rid the new bike. I will look fior another 1400 sometijme in the future.

    06 October 2008

  • 1250 Bandit after a year

    reichmad

    Average rating rating is 4

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    Well this is my second summer with the 2007-1250 GSF Bandit.Total kms clocked so far is 8000km. Honestly as the reviews stated..."it's a great bang for your buck!" The only complaint is the noisy engine at idle. A friend explained that it may be because of the thin engine walls. He figured if it had the air fins on the engine the noise probably wouldn't be so noticable. As for the power, it's got that! I have gone as high as 286km/hour then chickened out with a passenger. Could have went faster though. Wonderful bike for touring. Seat sucks after a long ride, but it can always be changed now that Corbin sells a aftermarket.

    05 October 2008

  • 1250SA Excellent value awesome ride

    Bandit racer

    Average rating rating is 4.5

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    I took deliver on our summer day in July, I love riding it. It's responsive even keeping it below 5000rpm, although now I've had the first service I have opened it to 7000, it's smooth forgiving and fun to ride. I blast about the Welsh valleys and even in all this shit weather it's as sold as a rock. Buy this bike and you won't be sorry

    10 September 2008

  • Awesome bandit

    sawers01

    Average rating rating is 4

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    Only had bike for one month, torque is brilliant and smooth on long hauls on Australian roads and the engine is never working hard either. My wife enjoys the rear seat comfort which stops her slipping forward unlike our last bikes. Our kids are grown up now so look out we are on the road again and just looking at the bike beckons you to get on and just enjoy the ride.

    29 July 2008

  • 1250 sa

    3762chris

    Average rating rating is 4

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    Bike is great, watch all tha t torque though on new tyres. Double bubble screen is a good extra. beowolf silencer makes it sound like a bike agin and is a safety feature legal with baffles in. gearbox a bit clunky but can live with that.handles reasonably well, and often goes faster than i think cos engine so smooth

    18 July 2008

  • 1250

    NigelK2B12

    Average rating rating is 4.5

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    I had a 2002 1200 before and compared to the new 1250 it was a saggy old bagpuss. Fantastic bike, super smooth except for a slight snatchiness at lowish speeds usually when cornering but nothing I cant adapt to. Why anyone would spend more on a bike I dont know. Would recommend it to anyone

    17 July 2008

  • 1250Bandit

    Neil Manning

    Huntingdon , UK

    Average rating rating is 4.5

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    Picked mine up last wednesday 21st May 08. Fantastic bike and a great jump up from the 650SA I had before. Handling is a lot easier. Engine smooth, however it may just be me but bottom gears are a little clunky. Had a few extras and the belly pan finishes off the base of the bike real good. Still riding in so not done over 4.5 k revs yet but when I can do, woweee

    27 May 2008

  • Awesome bike

    Trav

    Average rating rating is 5

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    Had my bike just over a month and the torque is fantastic on the twisties. Excellent on long journeys.

    08 April 2008

  • new 1250 gt

    rodellison1250

    Average rating rating is 5

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    I took delivery of my new 1250 gt on friday 28th march. I left it in this afternoon ( tuesday 1 Apr )for its 1st 500 mile service. i love it so far and i haven't even been over 5000 rpm yet! brilliantly smooth engine, abs, sat nav, heaps of torques, luggage and sweet handling. After spending the last 4 years on an 04 zx6 r,which is itself a great wee bike, my poor bones find the suzuki a breath of fresh air. im so looking forward to thrashing my sportsbike mates on our sunday runs and then heading to italy in the summer. its still early days but all the signs point to this being a cracking machine.

    01 April 2008

  • Average rating rating is 5

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    put my order in yesterday for new K8 Streetfighter! hurry up delivery man & warm weather.

    03 February 2008

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