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
| Spec | Boss Hoss Standard | Suzuki GSF1250S Bandit ABS |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 1926 | 2009 |
| Price | — | $9,199 |
| Engine | 1234 cc | 1255 cc |
| Weight | 165 kg | — |
| Seat height | — | 31 mm |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | — | 6-speed |
| Front brakes | — | Double disc. ABS |
| Rear brakes | — | Single disc. ABS |
| Tires | 3.5-27 / 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:

