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2012 Suzuki GSX1250FA

2012 Suzuki GSX1250FA

2012 Suzuki GSX1250FA

2012 Suzuki GSX1250FA

– 2012 Suzuki GSX1250FA

2012 Suzuki GSX1250FA Review

Think of the Suzuki GSX1250FA as a kinetically charged invitation to enjoy the ride of your life. It has a fuel-injected powerplant with loads of torque and a wide powerband, which gives it awesome acceleration in every gear matched by heart-pounding top-end performance. It features advanced suspension front and rear, giving you the advantage when the road turns twisty.

With its fully faired design, the GSX1250FA rewards you with a smooth and comfortable highway ride mile after mile after mile. It also has Suzuki’s Digital Antilock Brake System (ABS) for optimum braking performance. The GSX1250FA – with exciting performance and truly versatile capabilities, it’s an all-around sportbike at an exceptional value.

For 2012, it’s available in Metallic Alba Blue, Glass Splash White and Glass Sparkle Black.

Introducing the fully faired all-rounder, the GSX1250FA.

Featuring distinctive sport-style fairing, the GSX1250FA leads the way in styling, just as it leads the way in all-round sporty performance, user-friendly comfort and unmatched value.

A fuel injected powerplant with a full 1255cc of robust torque at your service, starting from way low in the rev range.

The GSX1250FA has a distinctive sporty full fairing delivering a neat combination of dramatic looks and all-day comfort. Highly refined total balance and exceptional value.

Whether you already have your choice of destinations or are looking for new places to visit, let the GSX1250FA help make your upcoming riding days time well spent.

Introducing the fully faired GSX1250FA , a natural blend of exciting power delivery and sporting comfort whether you have chosen your destination or are looking for new places to visit.

Powered by a 1, 255cc liquid-cooled fuel-injected DOHC engine, the GSX1250FA has a wide spread of power with the substantial peak torque produced low down in the rev range.

With six gear ratios chosen to take advantage of this sensational torque, the GSX1250FA benefits from extra smooth acceleration, inspiring power delivery and the ability to cruise for long distances in comfort

 

 

 

2012 Suzuki GSX1250FA Key Features

1255cc engine tailored to deliver extra-smooth acceleration and broad power, generating peak torque at a low rpm range.

Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve (SDTV) fuel injection brings superb response feel, smooth power delivery, improved mileage and reduced emissions.

Long-wearing, tough Suzuki Composite Electrochemical Material (SCEM) cylinder-bore plating.

Chrome-nitride piston-ring coating contributes to reduction of friction and tighter cylinder sealing.

Secondary balancer shaft enhances the engine’s smooth operation.

Automatic Idle Speed Control (ISC) helps improve cold starting, reduce cold-start emissions and stabilize engine idle under varying conditions.

Liquid-cooled oil cooler helps keep the engine running cool. Effective engine management and emissions control systems together allow the GSX1250FA to meet the latest emission regulations and standards.

Functional full fairing, housing vertically stacked headlights and shaped for a neatly integrated impression with the tank and the tailsection.

Classic tube-frame chassis, with rake and trail chosen for an excellent balance between sporty handling and highway cruising comfort.

43mm-stanchion-tube front fork and single rear shock, both spring-preload-adjustable.

Fully floating 310mm-disc dual front brakes with 4-piston calipers.

240mm-disc rear brake with single-piston caliper.

Digital Antilock Brake System (ABS)* monitors wheel speed and matches stopping power to available traction.

Comfort-contoured seat.

Seat height can be adjusted up or down 20mm by flipping over mounting spacers between the seat and the frame seat rails.

A convenient centerstand is standard equipment.

Functionally arranged instrument cluster with a comprehensive set of gauges, including a convenient gear-position indicator and a shift light.

 

 

2012 Suzuki GSX1250FA Features and Benefits

Chassis Features

Digital Antilock Brake System (ABS)* monitors wheel speed and matches stopping power to available traction.

*Please note that ABS is a supplemental device for brake operation, not a device for shortening stopping distance. Always remember to reduce speed sufficiently before approaching curves, corners and traffic congestion.

For enhanced long-distance riding comfort, the contoured seat can be adjusted up or down 20mm by flipping over the mounting spacers between the seat and the frame seat rails.

 

New Engine Features

Compact, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected, 1255cc, DOHC engine provides exceptionally strong acceleration matched by strong top-end performance.

1 Fuel Injection

Effective engine management and emissions control systems working together with Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve (SDTV) fuel injection, featuring 36mm throttle bodies, provides superb throttle response, smooth power delivery, improved mileage and reduced emissions.

Suzuki Composite Electrochemical Material (SCEM) plated cylinders for improved durability, weight reduction and superior heat transfer.

Chrome-nitride piston-ring coating contributes to reduction of friction and tighter cylinder sealing on the GSX1250FA.

Suzuki electronic Idle Speed Control (ISC) helps improve cold starting, reduce cold-starting emissions and stabilizes engine idle under varying conditions.

A secondary balancer shaft enhances the engine’s smooth operation.

A liquid-cooled oil cooler helps keep the engine running at an optimum temperature.

 

Transmission Features

A slick-shifting six-speed transmission improves acceleration while reducing top-gear RPM at highway speeds. A hydraulic clutch with coil springs provides precise lever feel and control.

 

New Chassis Features

A full fairing increases comfort on the open road, housing vertically stacked headlights and shaped for a neatly integrated impression with the tank and the tail section.

Classic tube-frame chassis, with rake and trail chosen for an excellent balance between sporty handling and highway cruising comfort.

43mm stanchion-tube front forks offer 5.1 inches of travel, matched by a single rear shock with 5.4 inches of travel and adjustable preload.

2 Brakes
Fully floating 310mm dual-disc front brakes with four-piston calipers and a single 240mm rear disc brake with a single-piston caliper provide outstanding braking performance.

3 Seat
Long rides are made easy thanks to the comfort-contoured seat found on the GSX1250FA. The seat height can also be adjusted up or down 20mm by flipping over the mounting spacers between the seat and the frame seat rails.

4 Stand
A convenient centerstand is standard equipment on the GSX1250FA.

A large capacity 5 gallon fuel tank provides long operating range in between fill-ups

A comprehensive instrument cluster offers a variety of gauges, including a convenient gear position indicator and shift light, oil pressure/coolant temperature indicator, fuel injection indicator, ABS indicator and a shift light.

Available Suzuki Genuine Accessories for the GSX1250FA include top and side cases, windshield and more.

 

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2012 Suzuki GSX1250FA – USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: $11,899 USD

CHASSIS
Color Metallic Alba Blue
Brakes Front Disc brake, twin
Brakes Rear Disc brake
Curb Weight 257kg (567 lbs.)
Dry Weight 567
Final Drive RK GB50GSVZ3, 118 links
Fuel Tank Capacity 18.5 L (4.9 gal)
Ground Clearance 5.3 in. (135mm)
Overall Length 2130 mm (83.9 in.)
Overall Width 790 mm (28.0 in.)
Seat Height 805/825 mm (31.7/32.5 in.) – Low/High
Suspension Front Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Suspension Rear Link type, coil spring, oil damped
Tires Front 120/70ZR17M/C (58W), tubeless
Tires Rear 180/55ZR17M/C (73W), tubeless
Transmission 6-speed, constant mesh
Wheelbase 1485mm (58.5 in.)

ENGINE
Engine 1255cc, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC
Bore Stroke 79.0 mm x 64.0 mm
Compression Ratio 10.5 : 1
Fuel System Fuel Injection
Ignition Electronic ignition (Transistorized)
Lubrication Wet sump
Starter Electric

WARRANTY
Warranty 12 Month Limited Warranty

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2012 Suzuki GSX1250FA – Canadian Specifications/Technical Details
Canada MSRP Price: $11,399 CDN

Chassis
Color Metallic Alba Blue, Glass Splash White and Glass Sparkle Black
Brakes Front Disc, twin
Brakes Rear Disc
Curb Weight 257kg (567 lbs.)
Final Drive RK GB50GSVZ3, 118 links
Fuel Tank Capacity 18.5 L (4.9 US gal)
Ground Clearance 5.3 in. (135mm)
Overall Length 2130 mm (83.9 in.)
Overall Width 790 mm (28.0 in.)
Seat Height 805/825 mm (31.7/32.5 in.) – Low/High
Suspension Front Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Suspension Rear Link-type, oil damped, coil spring
Tires Front 120/70ZR17M/C (58W), tubeless
Tires Rear 180/55ZR17M/C (73W), tubeless
Transmission 6-speed, constant mesh
Wheelbase 1485mm (58.5 in.)
Engine
Engine 1255cc, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC
Bore Stroke 79.0 mm x 64.0 mm
Compression Ratio 10.5 : 1
Fuel System Fuel Injection
Ignition Electronic ignition (Transistorized)
Lubrication Wet sump
Starter Electric
Warranty
Warranty 12 Month Limited warranty

 

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2012 Suzuki GSX1250FA – Australian Specifications/Technical Details
Australian MSRP Price: See dealer for pricing.

ENGINE
1255cc, 4-stroke, 4-cylinder, liquid cooled DOHC
STARTER
Electric
TRANSMISSION
6-speed constant mesh
FRONT SUSPENSION
Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
REAR SUSPENSION
Link type, coil spring, oil damped
FRONT BRAKES
Disc twin
REAR BRAKES
Disc
WHEELBASE
1,485 mm
SEAT HEIGHT
805 / 825 mm adjustable
LENGTH
2,130 mm
WIDTH
790 mm
HEIGHT
1,235 mm
WET WEIGHT
257 kg
FUEL CAPACITY
19 litres
COLOURS
Blue or Black
WARRANTY
Two year unlimited km

 

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2012 Suzuki GSX1250FA – UK Specifications/Technical Details
RRP Price: £7,865 GBP

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS

Overall length: 2130mm (83.9in)
Overall width: 790mm (31.1in)
Overall height: 1235mm (48.6in)
Wheelbase: 1485mm (58.5in)
Seat height: 805mm (31.7in)
Kerb Mass: 257kg (566.6lbs)
Fuel capacity: 19.0litres (4.2 UK gallons)
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS

Engine capacity: 1255cc
Engine: 4-stroke, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC
Bore: 79.0 mm x 64.0mm
Compression ratio: 10.5 : 1
Lubrication: Wet sump
Ignition: Electronic ignition (Transistorised)
Fuel system: Fuel Injection
Starter: Electric
Transmission: 6-speed constant mesh
Drive: Chain
CHASSIS SPECIFICATION

Front suspension: Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Rear suspension: Link type, coil spring, oil damped
Front brakes: Disc, twin
Rear brakes: Disc
Front tyres: 120/70 ZR17M/C (58W) tubeless
Rear tyres: 180/55 ZR17M/C (73W) tubeless

 

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