Our racetrack ringer is perplexed by the ‘new’ Suzuki GSX1250FA. Is the latest offering from Suzuki a sportbike or a sport-touring platform?
When pushed, the GSX1250FA's steel tube-type frame tends to feel lose during aggressive maneuvering.
2011 Suzuki GSX1250FA Dyno Sheet
Tires measure 120/70-17 up front and 180/55-17 in the back, with Bridgestone Battlax BT021 coming on our test unit.
Producing competitive torque at midrange, the 2011 Suzuki GSX1250FA completed 0-60 mph in 2.9 seconds.
Tires on the 2011 Suzuki GSX1250FA offered decent sport-touring abilities but lagged when it came time to carve canyons.
The 2011 Suzuki GSX1250FA's engine offers great power delivery without any dips or uneven acceleration.
The 2011 Suzuki GSX1250FA
As a sport-touring machine the GSX is on the light side when compared to other models at 567 pounds.
The 2011 Suzuki GSX1250FA is much more suited to long-range comfort than aggressive days at the track.
Turning the 1250FA from side-to-side takes a tremendous amount of energy.
The 2011 Suzuki GSXF1250FA aims at blending sport-touring comfort with more aggressive styling cues taken from the Bandit platform.
The Suzuki GSX1250FA is equipped with a full fairing that offers good wind protection.
At $11,599 the GSX1250FA is an affordable sport-tourer, but time will tell if it has the muscle to compete against the VFR or C14.
2011 Suzuki GSX1250FA
The GSX1250FA's upright stance offers good ergos for taller riders but may be uncomfortable for those of short stature.
Suzuki's all new GSX1250FA
The 2011 Suzuki GSX1250FA produces 74.13 lb-ft of torque at 6000rpm - making it no slouch off the line.
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