Comparison of Moto Guzzi Norge 1200 GT 2011 and Suzuki Bandit 1250S ABS 2011 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Moto Guzzi Norge 1200 GT 2011 × |  Suzuki Bandit 1250S ABS 2011 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2011 | 2011 |
| Make | Moto Guzzi | Suzuki |
| Model | Moto Guzzi Norge 1200 GT | Suzuki Bandit 1250S ABS |
| Category | Touring | Naked bike |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | In-line four, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Injection. Magneti Marelli IAW5A, and #945;-n type; 2 Ø 45 mm throttle bodies, Weber IWP 162 injectors, Lambda control, twin spark ignition | Injection. Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve fuel injection system, 36mm throttle bodies |
| Engine details | 90° V-Twin, | - |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,151 | 1,255 |
| Power (kw) | 69.3 | 70.5 |
| Cooling system | Air | Oil & air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 100 | - |
| Bore (mm) | 95 | 79 |
| Stroke (mm) | 81.2 | 64 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Driveline | Primary drive: helical teeth, ratio 24/35 = 1 : 1.458. Secondary drive: Compact Reactive Shaft Drive CA.R.C | RK GB50GSVZ3, 118 links |
| Ignition | - | Transistorized |
| Clutch | Dry plate | Hydraulic clutch with coil springs |
| Lubrication system | Splash | Wet sump |
| Compression | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Exhaust system | Stainless steel, 2 into 1 type with catalytic converter, height-adjustable muffler | Catalyzer equipped high-volume muffler |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic hydraulic fork with 45 mm, preload adjustable | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear suspension | Single arm suspension with progressive linkage, rear shock absorber adjustable in rebound and pre-load (hydraulic) | Link type, coil spring, oil damped |
| Front brakes | Double disc. 4 piston calipers. ABS. | Double disc. 4-piston, ABS |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. 2 piston calipers. ABS. | Single disc. ABS |
| Diameter (mm) | 282 | 240 |
| Frame type | Tubular cradle, high tensile steel | Tube frame chassis, larger diameter down tubes |
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR17 | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 180/55-ZR17 | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Wheels | Three spokes, light alloy wheels, gravity casting | - |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 120 | - |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 140 | - |
| Trail (mm) | 120 | - |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 25 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Instruments | - | Analog tachometer, LCD digital speedometer, LCD fuel gauge and clock, and LED indicator lamps. |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,495 | 1,485 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 266 | 254 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 246 | 243 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2817 | 0.2901 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,125 | 1,250 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,195 | 2,130 |
| Seat height (mm) | 800 | 785 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 185 | 135 |
| Performance | ||
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | 4 | - |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 23 | 19 |
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