Suzuki GSX 1250 FA versus Kawasaki Versys 1100 SE
Suzuki GSX 1250 FA
Sporttourer
Kawasaki Versys 1100 SE
Crossover
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2009 bis 2016
Built von 2025 bis 2025~
RRP 8.990 €
RRP 17.345 €
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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:
- absolutely suitable for touring, even for two with a lot of luggage
- Very comfortable seating position for driver and passenger
- Tight engine with pressure in all situations
- good wind protection
- good brakes
- good QuickShifter
Cons:
- a bit cumbersome in tight corners
- unsuitable for novice drivers
Cons:
- ugly usb socket
- No automatic turn signal reset
- Mobile phone app with potential for improvement
- Windscreen can only be adjusted when stationary
- Color selection could be better
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.485 mm
Length : 2.130 mm Height : 1.245 mm
Seat : 805 mm
Weight : 257 (max: 475 ) kg
Length : 2.130 mm Height : 1.245 mm
Seat : 805 mm
Weight : 257 (max: 475 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.520 mm
Length : 2.270 mm Height : 1.490 mm
Seat : 840 mm
Weight : 259 (max: 459 ) kg
Length : 2.270 mm Height : 1.490 mm
Seat : 840 mm
Weight : 259 (max: 459 ) 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
Displacement: 1.255 ccm
Hub: 64 mm
Hole: 79 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: Four-stroke in-line four-cylinder 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.099 ccm
Hub: 59 mm
Hole: 77 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: O-Ring Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 1.099 ccm
Hub: 59 mm
Hole: 77 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: O-Ring 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
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: 226 km/h
Performance: 135 HP at 9.000 U/Min
Torque: 112 NM bei 7.600 U/Min Tank contents: 21 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 375 km
Performance: 135 HP at 9.000 U/Min
Torque: 112 NM bei 7.600 U/Min Tank contents: 21 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 375 km
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
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:
Double profile frame (aluminium) Front suspension:
43 mm upside-down fork (travel 150 mm) Rear suspension:
Horizontally arranged back-link gas pressure central strut (travel 152 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear tyres: 180/55ZR17M/C (73W)
Double profile frame (aluminium) Front suspension:
43 mm upside-down fork (travel 150 mm) Rear suspension:
Horizontally arranged back-link gas pressure central strut (travel 152 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear tyres: 180/55ZR17M/C (73W)
Brakes
Front brake
Double disc (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 240 mm)
Double disc (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 240 mm)
Front brake
Double petal brake discs. Brake caliper: Double radially mounted, monobloc, opposite 4 pistons (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single petal brake disc. Brake caliper: Single piston (∅ 250 mm)
Double petal brake discs. Brake caliper: Double radially mounted, monobloc, opposite 4 pistons (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single petal brake disc. Brake caliper: Single piston (∅ 250 mm)
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.
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