Suzuki GSX 1250 FA versus Honda CBF 1000

Suzuki GSX 1250 FA

Sporttourer

Honda CBF 1000

Sporttourer

The Suzuki GSX 1250 FA is a bandit with full fairing, even if Suzuki does not like to hear the nickname "Bandit" on this model. It was built from 2010 and fell victim to the Euro 4 standard at the end of 2016. It's a pity, our author thinks, because all-round sports tourers... weiter

Suzuki GSX 1250 FA im Test

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When the journey is the goal

Our test machine from 2008 is over ten years old, covering around 60,000 kilometres. Is there still life in it? That's what our test is supposed to find out. Older, but well together Oh, who would have thought? Eleven years old, but she is still doing well, our Honda.... weiter

Honda CBF 1000 | TEST

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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2009 bis 2016

Built von 2006 bis 2010

RRP 8.990 €

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Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de

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Competitors

Pros:

bearish engine with powerful torque
Seating position suitable for travel
rich road holding, good wind protection
reliable bike without repair susceptibility
a lot of motorcycle for little money

Pros:

Comfort
Passage
Long-distance suitability
Quality

Cons:

a bit cumbersome in tight corners
unsuitable for novice drivers

Cons:

not very handy

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.485 mm
Length : 2.130 mm Height : 1.245 mm
Seat : 805 mm
Weight : 257 (max: 475 ) kg

Wheelbase: 1.480 mm
Length : 2.155 mm Height : 1.220 mm
Seat : 795 mm
Weight : 252 kg

Engine

Motor design: In-line four-cylinder 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.255 ccm
Hub: 64 mm
Hole: 79 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Motor design: Number 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 998 ccm
Hub: 57 mm
Hole: 75 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 230 km/h
Performance: 98 HP at 7.500 U/Min
Torque: 108 NM bei 3.700 U/Min

Tank contents: 19 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 345 km

Maximum speed: 228 km/h
Performance: 98 HP at 8.000 U/Min
Torque: 96 NM bei 6.500 U/Min

Tank contents: 19 Litre

Chassis

Frame type:
Double loop (double loop tubular frame steel)

Front suspension:
Telescopic fork 43 mm (travel 130 mm)

Rear suspension:
Central strut (travel 136 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm

Tyres at the front: ZR
Rear tyres: ZR

Frame type:
Backbone (aluminum)

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 240 mm)

Front brake
Double disc Rear brake
Disk

Conclusion - what gets stuck

The Suzuki GSX 1250 FA is an all-rounder in the best sense of the word. It can be driven sportily, is suitable for travel and is really fun on the country road and motorway. Due to its weight, high performance and chassis characteristics, it is certainly not a bike for beginners. Even small or petite people should look for another motorcycle.

Due to the technically rather simple equipment and a good production quality, the GSX 1250 FA is certainly one of the more reliable bikes. It can hardly break anything and all bandits have always had a reputation for doing their service uncomplicatedly for years without repairs. It is therefore ideally suited as a workhorse for the daily commute to work. If you want to buy a used GSX 1250 FA, you don't have to shy away from bigger mileages. The machines of this type are considered to be unbreakable.

Conclusion - it continues

Children as time passes. Barely eleven years old and you can sort a motorcycle in good conscience into the non-existent category "Classic Sports Tourer". In the 0-100 km/h test she turned around nicely at the back, modern bikers are no longer used to the absence of a traction control.

Here you still drive yourself beautifully. If you are looking for something like this, you can strike here. The Honda CBF 1000 comes with fresh inspection and also the wear parts are not yet ... Well, yes... Worn. Thanks to the quality, it should bring joy to its new owner for a long time to come.