Australian Road Rider — Bike Guide 2017

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This bike is boldly styled and impressively powerful, yet comfortable and user-friendly. A full

1255cc of robust torque delivers all-round performance and exceptional value. A dramatic,

neatly integrated look features a distinctive full fairing. The GSX1250FA is exciting,

stimulating and tailored for sporting comfort.

Engine: Four-cylinder, four-stroke, liquid-

cooled, DOHC

Displacement: 999cc

Power/Torque: 107kW/106Nm

Transmission: Six-speed, wet multi-plate

clutch, chain fi nal drive

Tyres: NA

Seat height: 810mm

Kerb weight: 214kg (wet)

Fuel capacity: 17L

Warranty/Service interval: Two years,

unlimited km/NA

SPECIFICATIONS

VERDICT: BEYOND THE SPORTSBIKE

Engine: In-line four-cylinder, four-stroke,

DOHC, 16-valve, liquid-cooled

Displacement: 1255cc

Power/Torque: 72kW @ 7500rpm/108Nm

@ 3700rpm

Transmission: Six-speed, wet multi-plate

clutch, chain fi nal drive

Tyres: F: 120/70ZR17 R: 180/55ZR17

Seat height: 805mm

Kerb weight: 257kg (wet)

Fuel capacity: 19L

Warranty/Service interval: Two years,

unlimited km/NA

SPECIFICATIONS

VERDICT: ALL-ROUNDER

More than just an attitude, a spirit or a lineage, it’s about performance-packed hard parts

evolving from one generation to the next. The GSX-S1000F is powered by a 999cc in-line

four-cylinder powerplant that’s based on the long-stroke GSX-R1000 engine, which

makes for ideal street-riding power and torque curve. Focused on making big power

through the low and mid range, this engine also uses cams optimised to deliver street-

dominating power.

SUZUKI GSX1250FA $14,990

SUZUKI GSX-S1000F $15,490

A sporty all-rounder ready to deliver great fun, this bike features an ideal balance of

fuel-injected sportsbike excitement and all-around versatile performance. It is the ideal

companion from learner to beyond. This exciting sportsbike offers crisp handling, so you

can turn any winding road into a ride to remember. Its liquid-cooled four-cylinder engine

is tuned for strong low-end and mid-range power, for smooth and easy riding around

town. Whether you’re on the back roads or the open highway, you’ll appreciate the

GSX650F’s comfortable design, including a more upright seating position that makes all-

day rides a pleasure.

SUZUKI GSX650F $10,490

Engine: Liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, in-line

three-cylinder

Displacement: 1251cc

Power/Torque: 98.5kW @ 8900rpm/120Nm

@ 6450rpm

Transmission: Six-speed, wet multi-plate

clutch, shaft fi nal drive

Tyres: F: 120/70ZR17 R: 190/55ZR17

Seat height: 800–820mm

Kerb weight: 295kg (dry)

Fuel capacity: 26L

Warranty/Service interval: Two years,

unlimited km/16,000km

SPECIFICATIONS

VERDICT: MILE EATER

Engine: In-line four-cylinder, four-stroke, DOHC

liquid-cooled

Displacement: 656cc

Power/Torque: NA

Transmission: Six-speed, wet multi-plate

clutch, chain fi nal drive

Tyres: F: 120/60ZR17 R: 160/60ZR17

Seat height: 790mm

Kerb weight: 241kg (wet)

Fuel capacity: 19L

Warranty/Service interval: Two years,

unlimited km/NA

SPECIFICATIONS

VERDICT: LEARN STREET SMARTS

With the ultimate in riding comfort, high technology and effortless performance, you can always rely on the

Triumph Trophy to get you there in complete luxury. So wherever the destination and whatever the distance,

from crossing continents to day trips, let Triumph’s Trophy melt away the miles.

TRIUMPH TROPHY SE

$27,990

Sports Touring

LAMS APPROVED

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