Positioned in Suzuki's allround motorcycle lineup, the 2012 Suzuki Bandit 650 pairs a 656 cc (40 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 65.5 x 48.7 mm (2.6 x 1.9 inches) with a 11.5:1 compression ratio.
On the scales, the Bandit 650 measures 240 kg (529 lbs) wet (curb). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 770 mm (30.3 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,470 mm (57.9 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 2006 to 2017, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Standover Height
770 mm (30.3 in)
Engine
Displacement656.0 ccm (40.03 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke
Engine DetailsIn-line four, four-stroke
Compression11.5:1
Bore x Stroke65.5 x 48.7 mm (2.6 x 1.9 inches)
Fuel SystemInjection
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionTransistorised
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Chassis
Front SuspensionTelescopic, coil spring, oil damped, adjustable spring preload
Rear SuspensionLink type, coil spring, oil dmaped, adjustable spring load and rebound damping
Wheelbase1470 mm (57.9 inches)
Ground Clearance135 mm (5.3 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre160/60-ZR17
Front BrakesDouble disc
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.240.0 kg (529.1 pounds)
Seat Height770 mm (30.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Brakes
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