Built around Suzuki's naked motorcycle platform, the 2011 Suzuki Bandit 1250S relies on a 1255 cc (76.6 cu in) oil & air-cooled in-line four, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 96.6 HP (70.5 kW) at 7,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 77 HP per liter, 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 measures 250 kg (551 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 785 mm (30.9 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 3 indexed model years from 2010 to 2012, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
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Transmission
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