Suzuki Motorcycles India Private Limited (SMIPL), the Indian arm of Japanese motorcycle major Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC), has unleashed two of its widely acclaimed and highly anticipated high capacity motorcycles, namely the Suzuki GSX-R1000 and the GSF1250S into the Indian market.

Mr. Katsumi Takata, Chairman, Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. -

This launch is in line with our aim to deliver outstanding technology and performance to the Indian market. We are pleased to offer exciting riding experience to pro-bikers.

Mr. Atul Gupta, Vice President (Sales and Marketing), Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. -

Suzuki has been delivering superior technology which has been proven worldwide. We intend to showcase the same in India. With the launch of these two bikes, we extend our Big Bikes range in India and continue the momentum that had begun with the launch of Hayabusa and Intruder a year ago. Suzuki is all set to support the craziest and sportiest young enthusiasts who are looking for these iconic mean machines.

The GSX-R1000, popularly known as the Gixxer is a litre class superbike, designed and built to take on bikes like the Honda CBR 1000RR Fireblade and the Yamaha YZF-R1, which are also available in India. The Gixxer in India is available in two combination paint schemes namely, White/Blue and Black/Silver and the bike has been priced at Rs, 12,75,000 (Ex-Showroom, Delhi).

The GSF1250S, otherwise known as the Bandit, is a semi-faired motorcycle, powered by a massive 1250cc liquid cooled engine. The Bandit has been designed as a big bike for the purpose of everyday use and thereby provides supreme rider comfort with its height adjustable saddle. The Bandit is available in two colors, which have been christened as Pearl Nebular Black and Metallic Gleam Gray and is priced at Rs. 8,50,000 (Ex-Showroom, Delhi).

The Gixxer and the Bandit are available for immediate sale through 11 of Suzuki’s country wide dealerships and will be additions to Suzuki’s big bike portfolio consisting of the Suzuki GSX 1300R Hayabusa and the Intruder M1800R.

The specifications of both the bikes have been listed below:

Suzuki GSX-R1000 Technical Specifications

Dimensions and Weight

Overall length : 2,045mm (80.5in)

Overall width: 720mm (28.3in)

Overall height: 1,130mm (44.5in)

Wheelbase: 1,405mm (55.3in)

Ground Clearance: 130mm (5.1in)

Seat height: 810mm (31.9in)

Kerb Weight: 205kg (452lbs)

Fuel Tank: 17.5 litres (4.6 US gallons)

Engine

Engine: Type 4-stroke, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC

Engine Displacement: 999 cm3 (cc)

Bore x Stroke: 74.5 mm x 57.3 mm

Compression Ratio: 12.8:1

Ignition Type: Electronic Ignition (Transistorized)

Transmission: 6-speed constant mesh

Suspension

Front: Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped

Rear: Link type, coil spring, oil damped

Brakes

Front: Twin, Radial Discs

Rear: Single Disc

Tyre Size

Front: 120/70ZR17M/C (58W), tubeless

Rear: 190/50ZR17M/C (73W), tubeless

Suzuki GSF1250S Technical Specifications

Dimensions and Weight

Overall length: 2,130mm (83.9in)

Overall width: 790mm (31.1in)

Overall height: 1,235mm (48.6in)

Wheelbase: 1,485mm (58.5in)

Ground Clearance: 135mm (5.3in)

Seat height: Adjustable 810/830mm (31.9/32.7in)

Kerb Weight: 250kg (551lbs)

Fuel Tank: 19.0 litres (5.0 US gallons)

Engine

Engine: Type 4-stroke, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC

Engine Displacement: 1255 cm3 (cc)

Bore x Stroke: 79.0 mm x 64.0 mm

Compression Ratio: 10.5:1

Transmission: 6-speed constant mesh

Suspension

Front: Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped

Rear: Link type, coil spring, oil damped

Brakes

Front: Twin, Radial Discs

Rear: Single Disc

Tyre Size

Front: 120/70ZR17M/C (58W), tubeless

Rear: 180/55ZR17M/C (73W), tubeless