What category is the 2009 Suzuki Bandit 1250 ABS?

General information
Category	Naked bike
Model	Suzuki Bandit 1250 ABS
Year	2009

Engine and Transmission Specifications
Transmission typefinal drive	Chain
Gearbox	6-speed
Cooling system	Liquid
Lubrication system	Wet sump
Ignition	Digital/Transistorized
Fuel control	DOHC
Fuel system	Injection
Bore x stroke	79.0 x 64.0 mm (3.1 x 2.5 inches)
Compression	10.5:1
Stroke	4
Engine type	In-line four
Capacity:	1255.00 ccm (76.58 cubic inches)

Physical measures and capacities
Wheelbase	1,485 mm (58.5 inches)
Ground clearance	135 mm (5.3 inches)
Overall length	2,130 mm (83.9 inches)
Overall height	1,085 mm (42.7 inches)
Seat height	785 mm (30.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Dry weight	229.0 kg (504.9 pounds)
Suzuki Bandit 1250 ABS dimensions and frame
Rear brakes	Single disc
Front brakes	Double disc
Front tyre dimensions	120/70-17
Rear suspension	Link-type suspension
Front suspension	Telescopic, oil damped, preload adjustable
Speed and acceleration
Color options	Black
Fuel capacity	19.00 litres (5.02 gallons)
Other specs
Maintenance	Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay

Performance Profile & Rider Fit

98 hp

Peak Power

3.6s

0-60 mph

Best For

Track35%

City55%

Cornering60%

Daily Riding75%

Touring82%

Passenger78%

Rider Profile

Best For	Suited to riders with at least a couple of years of experience who want a relaxed but capable big-bore machine rather than a razor-sharp sportbike.
Purpose	Built as a naked sport-tourer that blends comfortable long-distance capability with a torquey inline-four for effortless overtakes and highway cruising.
Rider Fit	At 254 kg dry with an 805 mm seat height, it demands a taller inseam and some upper body strength for slow-speed maneuvering and parking.
Character	A dependable, understated all-rounder that favors smooth, linear power delivery and stability over aggressive sportiness.
Not Ideal For	Not a good fit for lightweight-seeking riders, off-road enthusiasts, or those chasing knee-down trackday thrills.

Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.

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2009 Suzuki Bandit 1250 ABS Rider Ergonomics Assessment

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At 785mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2009 Suzuki Bandit 1250 ABS, with a relaxed knee angle of around 120 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Data quality: measured. Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated (a typical street-bike rule of thumb - stiffer or softer suspension will vary). This is an approximation from category-typical geometry and generic body proportions, not a measurement of this specific bike or you - sit on it before you buy.

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