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Suzuki Bandit 650 - 2012 Specifications and Reviews
The 2012 Suzuki Bandit 650 is a versatile middleweight that appeals to riders seeking accessible performance and everyday practicality. Its responsive inline-four engine delivers smooth acceleration suitable for both commuting and weekend riding, while the adjustable suspension and comfortable ergonomics make it equally at home on twisty roads or highway cruising.
General information | |
| Category | Allround |
| Year | 2012 |
| Model | Suzuki Bandit 650 |
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Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Ignition | Transistorised |
| Fuel control | DOHC |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Bore x stroke | 65.5 x 48.7 mm (2.6 x 1.9 inches) |
| Compression | 11.5:1 |
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
| Capacity: | 656.00 ccm (40.03 cubic inches) |
Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels | |
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front brakes | Double disc |
| Rear tyre dimensions | 160/60-ZR17 |
| Front tyre dimensions | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear suspension | Link type, coil spring, oil dmaped, adjustable spring load and rebound damping |
| Front suspension | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped, adjustable spring preload |
Physical measures and capacities | |
| Fuel capacity | 19.00 litres (5.02 gallons) |
| Wheelbase | 1,470 mm (57.9 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 135 mm (5.3 inches) |
| Overall width | 790 mm (31.1 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,145 mm (84.4 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,105 mm (43.5 inches) |
| Seat height | 770 mm (30.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 240.0 kg (529.1 pounds) |
Other specs | |
| Comments | Italian brand. |
| Factory warranty | 3 years |
| Instruments | Electronic/analogical rev counter and speedometer with multifunctional LCD display |
| Reserve fuel capacity | 4.50 litres (1.19 gallons) |
| Wheelbase | 1,470 mm (57.9 inches) |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.5909 HP/kg |
| Dry weight | 198.0 kg (436.5 pounds) |
| Wheels | Excel spoke rims with aluminium channel |
| Rear brakes diameter | 220 mm (8.7 inches) |
| Front brakes diameter | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
| Rear tyre | 180/55-R17 |
| Front tyre | 120/70-R17 |
| Rear wheel travel | 150 mm (5.9 inches) |
| Rear Suspension | Oval steel tube swin arm. Single lateral shock absorber with fully adjustable pibby tank |
| Front wheel travel | 150 mm (5.9 inches) |
| Front Suspension | Marzocchi upside-down fork |
| Trail | 100 mm (3.9 inches) |
| Rake (fork angle) | 24.5° |
| Frame type | Verlicchi high strength steel tube tellis frame |
| Exhaust system | 3-way catalytic converter with oxygen sensor. |
| Emission details | Euro 3. |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain |
| Lubrication system | Forced with trochoidal pump |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Bore x Stroke | 107.0 x 66.0 mm (4.2 x 2.6 inches) |
| Torque | 102.00 Nm (10.4 kgf-m or 75.2 ft.lbs) @ 6700 RPM |
| Power | 117.00 HP (85.4 kW) @ 8500 RPM |
| Engine details | 87 degree V-twin |
| Capacity: | 1187.00 ccm (72.43 cubic inches) |
| Model | Moto Morini 9 1-2 |
| Color options | Black, grey |
| Starter | Electric |
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