SUZUKI GSX-650F ABS (2011-2012) Specs, Performance & Photos

The GSX-650F was a sport touring motorcycle made by Suzuki, which in essence, was an updated Bandit that filled the gap left by the retired Katana.

In 2012, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the GSX-650F ABS, a fuel-injected bike that featured a balance of sportbike excitement and versatile performance with crisp handling, low-mid range power, and an upright seating position.

The bike was inspired by the GSX-R range and packed the dynamic style of a fully faired sportbike but delivered enhanced comfort thanks to its high handlebars and low-mounted footpegs.

The double-cradle steel frame provided excellent balance and nimble handling, while the wide, comfortable one-piece seat offered a low seat height, and the rubber-mounted handlebar reduced vibrations.

In the performance department, the 2012 Suzuki GSX-650F ABS featured a compact 656cc four-stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine fed by the Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve (SDTV) fuel injection system for more power output, while the cylinders featured Suzuki Composite Electrochemical Material (SCEM) plating for a smaller size and better heat transfer.

The bike delivered an output power of 86 hp at 10,500 rpm and 62 Nm (45 lb-ft) of torque at 10,500 rpm, converted into speed by a six-speed manual transmission, which pushed the bike to a top speed of 211 kph (131 mph).

As for stopping power, the wheels were fitted with two 310 mm discs with a couple of four-piston calipers on the front and a 250 mm disc with a single-piston caliper on the rear.