Bandit 1250 ABS

2018 Suzuki Bandit 1250 ABS Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Suzuki's sport touring motorcycle lineup, the 2018 Suzuki Bandit 1250 ABS utilizes a 1255 cc (76.6 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 98 HP (71.5 kW) at 7,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 108 Nm (79.7 lb-ft) at 3,700 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 78.1 HP per liter and a 3,800 rpm working window between peak torque (3,700 rpm) and peak power (7,500 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the Bandit 1250 ABS measures 254 kg (560 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.39 HP/kg (2.59 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 805 mm (31.7 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,485 mm (58.5 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 19-liter (5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Suzuki archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 2007 to 2018, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.