VOL. 52 ISSUE 25 JUNE 23, 2015 P53
O
ne of the most
iconic names in
Suzuki's history—
the Bandit—will once again
return to the company's
line-up for the 2016 model
year.
The new Bandit 1250
ABS is powered by a
1255cc, liquid-cooled,
fuel injected four-cylinder
powerplant, with dual over-
head camshafts aimed at
producing strong bottom-
end torque along with
solid high rpm power.
The engine uses the
Suzuki Dual Throttle
Valve to give smooth
and snatch-free throttle
response at any rpm, as
well as increased fuel
mileage and reduced
emissions. To that end,
the Suzuki PAIR (Pulsed-
Air) system injects fresh
air from the airbox into
the exhaust to reduce
the engine's emissions
by burning off unburned
hydrocarbons.
The tubular steel
chassis is the same as
Bandits of old, with the
rear shock using a pro-
gressive, rising rate link
system. The shock itself
is rebound and preload
adjustable, as are the
43mm forks.
The Bandit houses
Suzuki's latest ABS sys-
tem to go with the dual
four-piston calipers and
310mm discs.
Styling has been
taken back to the 90s
with a familiar half-fairing
showing off as much of
the engine as possible.
The headlight has been
slightly reworked and
the seat can be adjusted
up to 20mm.
Expect the new
Suzuki Bandit 1250 ABS
to be in showrooms
towards the end of July
for an MSRP of $9899
in red or black color
schemes.
