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standard / default rider 183 cm

Suzuki Bandit 1250 vs Suzuki GS500 ergonomics

Suzuki Bandit 1250 and Suzuki GS500 land within a few ergonomic points for the default rider, so the better choice comes down to posture preference and bike category.

Fit verdict

Suzuki Bandit 1250

95Comfortable

All contacts reached

Suzuki GS500

95Comfortable

All contacts reached

The two bikes are close enough that posture preference matters more than the overall score.

Geometry snapshot

Geometry comparison for Suzuki Bandit 1250 and Suzuki GS500
SpecSuzuki Bandit 1250Suzuki GS500
Seat height790 mm790 mm
Wheelbase1,480 mm1,405 mm
Wet weight254 kg192 kg
Displacement1,255 cc487 cc

Posture metrics

Knee angle

Suzuki Bandit 1250
Sport (58.1 deg)
Suzuki GS500
Sport (58.0 deg)

Hip angle

Suzuki Bandit 1250
Neutral (93.3 deg)
Suzuki GS500
Neutral (95.0 deg)

Elbow angle

Suzuki Bandit 1250
Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Suzuki GS500
Relaxed (143.3 deg)

Torso lean

Suzuki Bandit 1250
Neutral (12.5 deg)
Suzuki GS500
Neutral (11.4 deg)