Bandit 1250

Suzuki led the way with the Bandit back in 1996, proving that this is the original street classic. Now the new 2007 model comes in with a host of changes. The bike now features a new liquid-cooled 1250cc engine with high-tech fuel-injection to keep it where it’s always been, at the front of the line for big-bore urban bruisers. As you can see, apart from having the water cooled motor now and being 1250cc the only other noticeable difference is the weight, an extra 14kg. But the basic Bandit is still there, bullish, customisable, hard...... it will take a lot to dislodge this heavyweights title.

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS

Overall length:	2130mm (83.9in)
Overall width:	790mm (31.1in)
Overall height:	1095mm (43.1in)
Wheelbase:	1480mm (58.3in)
Seat height:	790mm (31.1in)
Dry Mass:	222kg (489.4lbs)
Fuel capacity:	19.0litres (4.2gallons)

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS

Engine capacity:	1255cc
Engine:	Four stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC
Bore:	79mm x 64mm
Compression ratio:	10.5 : 1
Lubrication:	Wet sump
Ignition:	Electronic ignition (Transistorised)
Fuel system:	Fuel injection
Starter:	Electric
Transmission:	6-speed, return
Drive:	Chain

CHASSIS SPECIFICATION

Front suspension:	43mm telescopic forks, coil spring, oil damped, cartridge type, adjustable spring preload
Rear suspension:	Swingarm, link type, coil spring, oil damped, adjustable spring preload
Front brakes:	Double disc brake
Rear brakes:	Disc brake
Front tyres:	120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear tyres:	180/55ZR17M/C (73W)