Suzuki Bandit 1250S maintenance schedule & recalls

2000–2026

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Maintenance schedule

General guidance

Typical intervals, not model-verified. Confirm against your owner’s manual. Factory-verified schedule coming soon.

Service	Interval
Oil & filter	every 4,000 mi or 6 months
Chain & sprockets	every 600 mi or 3 months
Brakes	every 12 months
Valve adjustment	every 16,000 mi or 24 months
Battery	every 12 months
Spark plugs	every 8,000 mi or 24 months
Fluids/coolant	every 24 months

Recalls

NHTSA · refreshed 2 days ago

11V108000 · Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator affects 2008

SUZUKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 2007 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2009, EQUIPPED WITH REGULATOR/RECTIFIER ASSEMBLIES, SUZUKI PART NUMBERS 32800-41F11, 32800-15H10, 32800-05H11, 32800-41G10, 32800-15H00, 32800-18H00, 32800-05G10, 32800-10G10, 32800-05H20, OR 32800-06G01. SOME REGULATOR/RECTIFIER ASSEMBLIES WERE PRODUCED WITH INSUFFICIENT ADHESION BETWEEN THE POWER MODULE (CIRCUIT BOARD) AND THE RECTIFIER CASE THAT CONTAINS A HEAT SINK TO DISSIPATE HEAT. DUE TO INSUFFICIENT ADHESION, HEAT GENERATED ON THE POWER MODULE CIRCUIT BOARD CAN CAUSE THE CIRCUIT BOARD TO DEFORM, AND LIFT OF THE CASE.

Remedy: SUZUKI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND SUZUKI DISTRIBUTORS WILL REPLACE THE REGULATOR/RECTIFIER WITH AN IMPROVED PART FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 2, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-714-572-1490.

16V018000 · Electrical System affects 2008

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 AN400, AN400A, DL1000, GSX1300R, 2008-2009 GSF1250S and GSF1250SA, 2008 GSX1300BK and GSX1300BKA, 2008-2010 GSX650F, GSX-R600, GSX-R750, VLR1800, VLR1800T, and 2009-2010 SFV650 and VZ1500 motorcycles. Due to a problem with the circuit board for the regulator/rectifier power module, the motorcycle may not sufficiently charge the battery and the motorcycle may stall.

Remedy: Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the regulator/rectifier, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 4, 2016. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-444-5077. Suzuki's number for this recall is 2A56 to 2A64.

Specs

Engine

Power: 74.35 kW (99.7 hp; 101.1 PS) @ 8,780 rpm
Cooling: liquid-cooled
Fuel system: Fuel injection
Transmission: 6-speed constant mesh

Chassis

Seat height: 30.9/31.7 in
Wheelbase: 58.5 in
Fuel capacity: 4.9 US gal (E-33) / 5.0 US gal (Others)

Maintenance

Final drive: Drive chain (RK GB50GSVZ3, 118 links)
Front tire: 120/70ZR17M/C (58W), tubeless
Rear tire: 180/55ZR17M/C (73W), tubeless

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Common questions

How often should the oil & filter be serviced on a Suzuki Bandit 1250S?

Service every 4,000 mi or 6 months for the Suzuki Bandit 1250S (2000–2026) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).

How often should the chain & sprockets be serviced on a Suzuki Bandit 1250S?

Service every 600 mi or 3 months for the Suzuki Bandit 1250S (2000–2026) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).

How often should the brakes be serviced on a Suzuki Bandit 1250S?

Service every 12 months for the Suzuki Bandit 1250S (2000–2026) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).

How often should the valve adjustment be serviced on a Suzuki Bandit 1250S?

Service every 16,000 mi or 24 months for the Suzuki Bandit 1250S (2000–2026) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).