Suzuki GSX1250FA User Manual

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CATALYTIC CONVERTER
The purpose of the catalytic converter
is to minimize the amount of harmful
pollutants in your motorcycle's
exhaust. Use of leaded fuel in motor-
cycles equipped with catalytic con-
verters is prohibited because lead
deactivates the pollutant-reducing
components of the catalyst system.
The converter is designed to last the
life of the motorcycle under normal
usage and when unleaded fuel is
used. Not special maintenance is
required on the converter. However, it
is very important to keep the engine
properly tuned. Engine misfiring,
which can result from an improperly
tuned engine, may cause overheat-
ing of the catalyst. This may result in
permanent heat damage to the cata-
lyst and other motorcycle compo-
nents.
NOTICE
Improper motorcycle operation
can cause catalyst or other motor-
cycle damage.
To avoid damage to the catalyst or
other related components, you
should take the following precau-
tions:
• Maintain the engine in the
proper operating condition.
• In the event of an engine mal-
function, particularly one involv-
ing engine misfire or other
apparent performance loss,
have the vehicle serviced
promptly.
• Do not shut off the engine or
interrupt the ignition when the
transmission is in gear and the
motorcycle is in motion.
• Do not try to start the engine by
pushing the motorcycle or by
coasting down a hill.
• Do not idle the engine with any
spark plug wires disconnected
or removed, such as during
diagnostic testing.
• Do not idle the vehicle for pro-
longed periods if idling seems
rough or there are other mal-
functions.
• Do not allow the fuel tank to get
near the empty level.

Suzuki GSX1250FA Specifications

General

Engine Type	4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC
Engine Displacement	1255 cc
Bore x Stroke	79.0 mm x 64.0 mm
Compression Ratio	10.5:1
Fuel System	Fuel injection
Ignition	Electronic ignition (transistorized)
Starter	Electric
Transmission	6-speed constant mesh
Final Drive	Chain
Front Suspension	Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Rear Suspension	Link type, coil spring, oil damped
Front Brakes	Disc, twin
Rear Brakes	Disc
Front Tire Size	120/70ZR17M/C (58W), tubeless
Rear Tire Size	180/55ZR17M/C (73W), tubeless
Overall Length	2130 mm
Overall Width	790 mm
Wheelbase	1485 mm
Seat Height	805 mm
Curb Weight	257 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	19.0 L