Suzuki Bandit 650S Bikes For Sale

Specs

• Seat Height: Low (770 mm / 30.3 inches)
• Dry Weight: Heavy (218 kg / 481 lbs)
• Fuel Capacity: High (19.0 litres / 5.0 US gallons)
• Economy: Average (45 mpg / 6.3 l/100km / 15.9 km/l)
• Range: High (190 miles / 306 km)
• Top Speed: High (130 mph / 209 km/h)
• Capacity: Average (656 cc)
• Power: Average (76 bhp / 57 kW)
• Redline: High (12,500 rpm)
• Road Tax / VED: Very High (£101 Per Year)
• Launch RRP: £4,600

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What Is It?

The Suzuki Bandit 650S is a mid-range semi-faired bike which replaced the Bandit 600S and is powered by an air / liquid cooled 656 cc inline four engine, producing 76 bhp at 9,850 rpm and maximum torque at 7,500 rpm.

Features include:

• Steel tubular frame
• Dual 290 mm discs up front with Tokico two piston calipers
• 240 mm disc at the rear with two piston caliper
• 41 mm fork with 130 mm travel and adjustable pre-load
• Adjustable rear shock with 126 mm travel
• Suzuki Advanced Cooling System (SACS)
• 770 mm / 790 mm adjustable seat
• Adjustable handlebar height over 10 mm
• 4->2 exhaust system
• 6 speed gearbox

Improvements over the GSF600S include an increase in engine capacity of 57 cc, revised suspension, improved torque lower down the rev range, weight savings adding up to 3 kg, slimmer tank, new dashboard, halogen headlight and a blacked out engine. The new engine has a low friction coating on the cylinders, new pistons and new camshaft design.

The 17" wheels take a 120/60 tyre at the front and a 160/60 at the rear.

Options include ABS (£300).

Colours: Red, blue, black

This was the last carb version before Suzuki introduced fuel injection and it's also known as the GSF650S.

Up And Down The Range

The GSF650 is basically the same bike but with no fairing or ABS.

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