My '07 Bandit 1250 just turned 100,000 miles. A .2011 GSX 1250 FA is now sitting next to it in the garage. Basically, the same bike, as you point out. I was mainly interested in the ABS and lower body wind protection. Picked it up for $5000, with 10,000 miles on the clock. I have no doubt it'll be as fine of machine as the Bandit.

Longest red light in the world.

@sassythesasquatch4425

2 ай бұрын

wasnt only me then.

I have a 2013 model with the hard panniers and top case. I have been across Canada twice on this bike and it is an excellent touring machine. I quickly added mirror extenders and threw away the stock seat. It pulls very strongly so you have to careful as it can surprise you. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Cheers.

Nice review and yes one of the best value for money bikes out there.

Collecting a 2016 model this weekend all going well. I'm really looking forward to getting out on it. I previously had a Bandit 650sa and loved it for size , im 6ft 3, so not all bikes fit very well. This one will be a keep for sure! Thanks for the great review 👍

@NomadAdventureBiker

9 ай бұрын

Well done Alex , hope you have a great time on it 👍

iam just about to view one today, sounds good what your saying...

Have 2011 bike, never found seat to be a problem, generally a quiet comfortable machine, have ridden a lot worse over 50 years.

I've had a bandit 1200 and it was a fantastic machine. Now i search a 1250 gsx fa for my old days... Bonjour de France ( Nice côte d'azur).

@NomadAdventureBiker

3 жыл бұрын

Nice place travelled through it on route to Italy, need more travelling memories now.

I've had mine from new since 2012, my break in the engine ride was a 2000km 2 up ride with the wife for a camping trip.

@NomadAdventureBiker

3 жыл бұрын

Couldnt do it on a nicer bike

Hello. Your Suzuki is fabulous my friend. I want the same.

That red light.......😩😩

@NomadAdventureBiker

3 жыл бұрын

Its pretty bad 😂

@briansobey4621

Жыл бұрын

Coffee break.

I like the look of the sport tours but they all look alike from BMW R models to Yamaha FJR to Honda to this one and all other brands. They just have that same look which I guess there isn’t any other way they can design them and it comes down to the power plants that differentiate them. Not a lot of these on the used market for sale in the states.

Doidera, todo mundo andando na contra-mão e ninguém bate.

Wondering if cbr 1100xx with a lsl handlebar kit, isnt better?!? You gave up abs though.

I was thinking of selling mine but going to hang on for a while longer went 40 tooth rear air filter carbon slip on blocked pair valve. Ecu flash bars braided lines super smooth power it will limp home when you're tired or light the wick and she dances

I may get one though for food deliveries and daily driver to work. But that 2020 Kawasaki Ninja 400 ABS is also tempting. I have a Prius PHV that is pretty much a compromise between a gokart and comfortable daily driving. I am so torn between the two-2011 Suzuki GSX1250FA and 2020 Kawasaki Ninja 400 ABS. Classic vs Modern. It's like choosing between that dorky geek woman and a modern woman who like to go night clubbing. Help me choose please.

@NomadAdventureBiker

3 жыл бұрын

Hey there Thom youve got 2 completely different machines , power, weight handling all different . I think in my opinion if your scooting around town delivering food a tmax or a burgman 650 , even an nc750s with a decent topbox could be an option for you. Its down to weight , flickability,storage space and fuel economy with a workbike . However for the daily commute a GSX1250fa is a fine tool for the job and to have a bit of fun at the weekends too.

I have to ask....have you ever got near to 190 miles on a tank? I am looking for a petrol station at 150miles like a bird of prey looks for its tea at night :)

My only complaint is the weight,a little on the heavy side for me

@zedddddful

5 жыл бұрын

One of the lightest in its class.

@somethingelse1988

3 жыл бұрын

I have one and yeah, it is a heavy bike. 257kgs wet. It's fine when you're moving but can be tricky to push around on uneven ground etc

@jameshaywood878

2 жыл бұрын

Doesn't the weight really depend on how big the person is riding the bike, though having said that, I have one, and I'm only 11 stone and 65 years old.

@philkearney0577

2 жыл бұрын

@@zedddddful when you're used to riding sport bikes for years it's a bit of a beast

@philkearney0577

2 жыл бұрын

@@jameshaywood878 height is key im a bit on the short side at 5'9 for it

Is that your wallet hovering on the center of your handlebars? Yikes!

@NomadAdventureBiker

2 жыл бұрын

No it's a key pouch

@shayneaguilar2114

2 жыл бұрын

@@NomadAdventureBiker thanks for the response, I realized that after. I was just picturing myself at a gas station sitting my wallet there momentarily while I Pump Fuel and then finding out later that it was gone hahaha.

Surprised you found it comfortable, worst stock seat I've ever sat on, the torque is a problem on wet or slippy roads, Honda cbf1000 is a much better bike in my opinion if you had to choose in this category.

@NomadAdventureBiker

5 жыл бұрын

Road Warrior I probably have extra padding on mine but not on the seat 😀

@thomasjackson6217

3 жыл бұрын

I have never had a problem with mine on wet roads. I also have a 2008 CBF1000 and thought it was very comparable in touring but the motor is not as strong down low. It was a great stead around Scotland last year. I agree with you on the stock 1250 seat; it is garbage.

@sonofagalwayman6553

Жыл бұрын

the seats should have been recalled they are shite