Boss Hoss Standard vs Suzuki GSF1250S Bandit ABS (2009)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Boss Hoss Standardstacks up against the Suzuki GSF1250S Bandit ABS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBoss Hoss StandardSuzuki GSF1250S Bandit ABS
Model year19262009
Price$9,199
Engine1234 cc1255 cc
Weight165 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. ABS
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS
Tires3.5-27 / 3.5-27 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

Boss Hoss Standard vs Suzuki GSF1250S Bandit ABS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Boss Hoss Standard and the Suzuki GSF1250S Bandit ABS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Boss Hoss Standard brings its published horsepower in a 165 kg package, while the Suzuki GSF1250S Bandit ABS counters with its own power figure.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: