Are Suzuki Bandits reliable?
Are Suzuki Bandits reliable?
For an idea of what the bike’s like to live with, check out our Suzuki Bandit owners’ reviews. We’ve got 40 owner opinions on the site, with an overall rating of 4.5 stars out of 5. That’s an impressive performance. It scores the same for build quality and reliability.
When did Suzuki stop making the Bandit?
The Suzuki Bandit is a series of standard motorcycles produced by Suzuki since 1989. The Bandit series includes the following models: GSX150, 147 cc liquid-cooled (2018–present) GSF250, 248 cc liquid-cooled (1989–2000)…GSF1200.
| 2006 non-ABS GSF1200S with aftermarket screen | |
|---|---|
| Production | 1996–2007 |
| Frame type | Steel tubular |
When was the last Suzuki Bandit made?
The 2016 Suzuki Bandit 1250S is not a new model. It was initially released as a 2011 model, and was later discontinued in 2014.
How fast is a Suzuki Bandit 1200?
145 mph
| Top speed & performance | |
|---|---|
| Max torque | 67 ft-lb |
| Top speed | 145 mph |
| 1/4 mile acceleration | 11.3 secs |
| Tank range | 130 miles |
Is Suzuki Bandit water-cooled?
The GSF1250 Bandit range is launched. It has a new petrol injection, water-cooled engine which is compliant with Euro 3 emission regulations. The new engine generates similar power and torque to the earlier 1,200cc engine but the torque of 108 N⋅m (80 lbf⋅ft) is available at the lower engine speed of 3,750 RPM.
Is the Suzuki Bandit fuel Injected?
Outdated motor aside, the Bandit remained a strong seller worldwide, so Suzuki gave the model a new lease on life by building an all-new, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected version that not only cleared the new emissions regulations, but is smoother, torquier and more refined.
Is the Bandit 1250 a good motor?
Mechanically the Bandit 1250 is about as solid as they come and the motor has virtually no known issues aside from the occasional reg/rec going down. Low revving and hardly straining when it comes to its peak performance, it’s a sound lump and Bandits with over 100,000 miles on their clocks aren’t uncommon.
Is the Suzuki GSF1250 Bandit a bargain for the money?
For £5549 MCN considers the Suzuki GSF1250 Bandit to be a bargain – its even cheaper than its Honda competition the CBF1000F. Find a Suzuki GSF1250 Bandit for sale. There are two versions of the Suzuki GSF1250S Bandit – non ABS and with ABS, but Suzuki GB is only importing the ABS kitted version.
How many miles does a Suzuki Bandit last?
Low revving and hardly straining when it comes to its peak performance, it’s a sound lump and Bandits with over 100,000 miles on their clocks aren’t uncommon. The service intervals are fairly long and due to its exposed nature it is a cheap bike to get worked on as everything is easily accessible.
How good is the Honda bandit?
The bike’s greatest asset is that engine. At 97hp, peak power is in no danger of breaking any records but the Bandit is about big-bore grunt, not peaky top-end. Peak torque is right down at 3,700rpm. It’s delicious between 3,000 and 5,000, lazily fast, with the sumptuous smoothness that characterises in-line-fours.
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