Suzuki Bandit 650SA, everyday motorcycle

The first version dates back to 1989. That two-wheeler powered by a 400cc found 431.000 buyers outside of Japan. 1990, then, was the year of Italy. The new incarnation of the Bandit is the 650SA. The engine has become a 656cc or a 4-stroke 4-cylinder in-line engine with 85 HP at 10.500 rpm and 61.5 Nm, liquid-cooled.

Suzuki's new medium-sized motorcycle, in reality, does not differ too much from previous models. However, it aims to take it to the next level comfort and safety. Brake, clutch, handlebar and saddle are adjustable in different positions. The on-board instrumentation, partly analogue and partly digital, includes two trip meters, fuel gauge, gear indicator, clock and digital speedometer with LCD screen.

The Japanese house explains how the fuel injection system with double butterfly valve, it is digital and represents an example of the application of high-tech solutions on medium-sized, high-performance motorbikes. A automatic idle control systemIt then monitors and regulates the speed, guaranteeing a stable idle and always ready starting, reducing emissions in cold engine conditions.

Equipped with ABS as standard, the only color it is available in is pearly white. Available for purchase from January next year, the list price, on a promotional basis, is 6.990 €.

It should be noted that the popular journalist and pilot Nico Cereghini has included the Bandit 650 (“a large four-cylinder”) in his solo exhibition motorcycle ranking of 2012, together with the two Honda NC 700, S and