Suzuki GSF 1250 Bandit ABS (2009) vs BMW R 69 (1955-56) vs Triumph Speed Twin 500 (1947-58)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Suzuki | BMW | Triumph |
| Model: | GSF 1250 Bandit ABS | R 69 | Speed Twin 500 |
| Years: | 2009 | 1955-56 | 1947-58 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, parallel twin, OHV |
| Capacity: | 1254.8 cc / 76.6 cu-in | 594 cc / 36.2 cu in | 498 cc / 30.4 cub in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 79 x 64 mm | 72 x 73 mm | 63 x 80 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.5:1 | 7.5:1 | 7.2:1 |
| Induction: | Fuel Injection | 2 x Bing 1/26/9 - 1/26/10 carburetors | Single Amal carburetor 15/16" |
| Ignition: | Digital transistorized | Magneto ignition | 6 V magnetic flywheel |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Kick |
| Max Power: | 70.5 kW / 95.8 hp @ 7500 rpm | 26.1 kW / 35 hp @ 6800 rpm | 20.9 kW / 28 hp @ 6000 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet, multiple discs, hydraulic operated | Single plate, dry, suacer spring | Wet,6 plate |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 4 Speed | 4 Speed, constant mesh |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Shaft | Chain |
| Frame: | Steel, Double cradle frame | Double loop steel tubular frame | Singe tube frame |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped | Telescopic front fork with hydraulic damping | Hydraulic telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension: | Link type, coil spring, oil damped | Swingarm, plunger type shock absorbers | 1947-1954 sprung hub, after 1954 Swingarm with two shock absorbers |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 310mm Discs, 6 piston calipers, ABS | ∅200mm Drum | Drum, 7 in SLS |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 240mm disc, ABS | ∅200mm Drum | Drum, 7 in SLS |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70-ZR17 | 3.50 - S18" | 3.25 - 19, Dunlop Universal |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/55 ZR17 | 4.00 - S18" | 3.50 - 19, Dunlop Universal |
| Fuel Capacity: | 19 Litres / 5.0 gal / 4.2 Imp gal | 17 liters / 4.4 US gal | 18 L / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp gal |