Bandit 1250S ABS

2015 Suzuki Bandit 1250S ABS Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Suzuki for the sport motorcycle segment, the 2015 Suzuki Bandit 1250S ABS features a 1255 cc (76.6 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke configuration. 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 1250S ABS measures 254 kg (560 lbs) wet (curb), 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 810 mm (31.9 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 7 indexed model years from 2010 to 2018, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.