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Second hand advice Suzuki Bandit 1250 / S

Second hand advice Suzuki Bandit 1250 / S
Suzuki’s all-round bike in a used check

A lot of motorcycle for little money – that already applies to new 1250 bandits and even more so when buying a used vehicle. The stunner under the magnifying glass.

Klaus Herder

05/13/2011

Eleven years after starting the career of the Bandit 1200, the glory of the carburetor, the associated cold start problems and the air-cooled cylinder fine rib were over; because in 2007 the Euro 3 emissions standard forced Suzuki to update its model. How practical that the appropriate framework conditions had already been created with the 1200 intermediate model from 2006. So it was needed “only” Another completely new engine: injected, six- instead of five-speed gearbox, liquid-cooled – and consequently without the typical Bandit cooling fins.

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The clientele was not offended by the loss of ribs and continued to ensure that the fat man, who had gained ten kilos during the campaign, remained the absolute bestseller in the Suzuki range. As of the end of 2010: first place in the internal Suzuki ranking, second place (behind the BMW R 1200 GS) in the cross-brand top ten of the registration hit parade.

There were and are very good reasons for customer loyalty. In addition to the still excellent price-performance ratio, this is above all the famous motor, which increased its stroke from 1157 to 1255 cm³ thanks to five millimeters more and thus causes tears of emotion in terms of the power and torque curve. Specifically: Between 3000 and 7000 rpm, the four-pack never weighs less than 100 Nm on the crankshaft. In practice, this makes for an unbelievable nonchalance, because the 1250 simply can always. The chassis, which is much tighter and more direct than its predecessor, allows the enormous thump to hit the road in a controlled manner, and the standard ABS safely catches the load again. The half-boarded S version has always been more popular than the naked model, but is now facing competition from the company with the faster boarded GSX 1250 F.

Tests in MOTORCYCLE:
3/2007 (T), 4/2007 (VT), 7/2007 (VT), 10/2007 (VT), 8/2008 (VT), 10/2008 (LT), 14/2008 (VT), 2 / 2009 (LT), 20/2009 (VT), 11/2010 (VT), 15/2010 (T); Accessories: 16/2007 (windshields), 13/2009 (touring tires), 18/2009 (exhaust systems)

T = test
VT = comparison test
LT = long distance test
Repeat orders by phone 0711 / 182-1229

Internet:
Fansites: www.banditforum.de; www.bandit-treff.de; www.hamburg-bandits.de (on behalf of regional get-togethers, if necessary click on links); www.motorrad-vater.de (tuning)
Used offers: https://www.1000ps.de/motorradh%C3%A4ndler/marke/Buell

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The disguised Bandit was more popular than the naked GSF 1250 A..

The Bandit 1250 / S is in fourth place on the MOTORRAD long-term test list – it doesn’t get much better and actually reveals everything about the mechanical reliability of the four-in-line. 50,000 breakdown-free kilometers, a fancy speedometer display and a striking idle display (both victims of water and road salt corroded plug connections) as the only defects – there was nothing more to report.

The bandit surveyor can therefore confidently concentrate on the classic test points (e.g. accident damage) and on the little things. This includes the rather mixed paint quality. Not a typical Suzuki problem, but in the age “more environmentally friendly” (namely water-soluble) paints are an issue on many newer motorcycles. The tank and frame tubes are particularly at risk. The aforementioned electrical troughs caused by inadequately protected plug contacts against moisture can also occur – therefore check all consumers and displays carefully. Bandit owners love touring accessories, e.g. B. Chain Oiler. Nice thing, but not worth the extra charge. Much more important: Is the lousy initial tires still installed?

Market situation

8242 half-boarded, 1014 naked bandits (as of the end of January 2011) – these registration figures clearly show how the 1250 market is divided. The second-hand offer looks accordingly, but the new price difference of 200 to 400 euros quickly turns into 400 to 800 euros for second-hand bandits. The S model is therefore traded significantly more expensive for a comparable age and similar mileage. First-time buyers of S models tend to be a bit older (almost always over 40s) than buyers of the basic model and also achieve a higher mileage.

In contrast to the 1200 customers, the willingness to convert is kept within very narrow limits: accessory muffler (easy to change because the catalytic converter and lambda probe are in front of the flange; preferably from Hurric, Laser or Shark), superbike handlebars (very often from LSL ) and of course better wind protection (MRA Variotouringscreen or the corresponding original Suzuki part) – hardly more is converted. Seldom does anything go below 5000 euros; over 7000 euros, the air for salespeople will be very scarce.

Availability on the market: very high

Price level in euros  Years of construction  Mileage Low 4800-5900  2007-2008  12000-40000
Medium 6000-6800  2007-2009  5000-12000
High 6900-7700  2009-2010  500-5000
   
Type  in program  Approvals
GSF 1250A / SA  from 2007  9256

Technical specifications


Second hand advice Suzuki Bandit 1250-S


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Light and shadow: the standard ABS (recognizable by the sensor wheel rim) works well; the controllability is mediocre, however, there is no clear pressure point.

engine:
Water-cooled four-cylinder four-stroke in-line engine, two overhead, chain-driven camshafts, four valves per cylinder, wet sump lubrication, injection, regulated catalytic converter with secondary air system, hydraulically operated multi-disc oil bath clutch, six-speed gearbox, O-ring chain.
Bore x stroke 79.0 x 64.0 mm
Displacement 1255 cc
rated capacity 72 kW (98 PS) at 7500 rpm
Max. Torque 108 Nm at 3700 rpm

landing gear:
Double loop frame made of steel, telescopic fork, adjustable spring base, two-arm swing arm made of aluminum, central spring strut with lever system, adjustable spring base and rebound damping, double disc brake at the front, disc brake at the rear, ABS.
Cast aluminum wheels 3.50 x 17; 5.50 x 17
Tires 120/70 ZR 17; 180/55 ZR 17

Mass and weight:
Wheelbase 1485 mm, steering head angle 64.7 degrees, caster 104 mm, suspension travel f / h 130/136 mm, seat height * 800-820 mm, weight with a full tank * 253 kg, payload * 222 kg, tank capacity 19 liters.

Measurements (MOTORRAD 10/2007):
Top speed** 225 km / h

acceleration
0-100 km / h 3.2 sec

Draft
60-140 km / h 7.9 sec

consumption 5.4 l / 100 km (country road)


Second hand advice Suzuki Bandit 1250-S


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Wild mix of styles: analog tachometer, digital speedometer – really pretty is somehow different. The S model will still be on the road in 2011. The other models got the new fittings.

2007 First model year. Approvals in D: 255/2274 (GSF1250A / GSF1250SA). Colors: black, red, blue. Prices: 8435 euros or 8735 euros (S version).

2008 No changes. Approvals in D: 262/2222. Colors: black, red, blue, gray. Prices: 8490/8790 euros.

2009 No changes. Approvals in D: 240/1542. Colors like 2008. Prices: 8890/9190 euros

2010 GSF1250A: Slightly changed oil and fuel pump, clutch, gear lever, pinion cover; Plastic radiator cover instead of aluminum; Exhaust trim oval instead of round; Passenger pegs further forward and higher; Headlights and instruments new; slimmer rear fairing; narrower taillight; new turn signals. S version unchanged. Approvals in D: 246/2182. Colors: black, gray, light gray. Prices: 9190/9390 euros.

2011 Regulator; Slightly changed camshaft gears, ignition coils, ABS sensor attachment on the front wheel, strut, ignition lock, radiator grilles; Colors as in 2009. Prices: 9190 (2010 model) / 9590 euros.

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