Hmm, there's an aftermarket starter doing the rounds on EBay. I have sought more detail to see if build quality is better than Mr. Suzuki's:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/STARTER-MOTOR-TO-FIT-GSF1250-GSF-1250-BANDIT-NEW-PART-SUZUKI-RRP-437-00-/111293341069?item=111293341069&pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts_13&hash=item19e9999d8d