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Suzuki GSF 1200S Bandit

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Make Model

Suzuki GSF 1200S Bandit

Year

1998 - 99

Engine

Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.

Capacity

1157 cc / 30.6 cu in
Bore x Stroke 79 x 59 mm
Compression Ratio 9.5:1
Cooling System Air/oil cooled

Induction

4 x Mikuni BST36 carburetors

Ignition

Digital transistorized

Starting

Electric

Max Power

71.5 kW / 98 hp @ 9500 rpm

Max Torque

83.6 Nm / 8.5 kgf-m / 61.7 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm

Transmission

5 Speed

Final Drive

Chain

Front Suspension

43 mm Telescopic, oil damped, preload adjustable

Rear Suspension

Mono-shock, link-type, 4-way adjustable rebound damping, 7-way adjustable preload

Front Brakes

2 x 310 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers

Rear Brakes

Single 240 mm disc, 2 piston caliper

Front Tyre

120/70 ZR17

Rear Tyre

180/55 ZR17

Dry Weight

214 kg / 472 lbs

Wet Weight

222 kg / 489 lbs

Fuel Capacity 

20.0 litres / 5.0 US gal / 4.2 Imp gal

Consumption Average

6.3 L/100 km / 15.8 km/l / 37.2 US mpg / 44.6 Imp mpg

Braking 60 km/h - 0

13.5 m / 44.3 ft

Braking 100 km/h - 0

39.7 m / 130.2 ft

Standing ¼ Mile   

11.1 sec / 192.5 km/h / 119.6 mph

Top Speed

233.3 km/h / 145 mph

First launched in 1996, the 1200S Bandit was the half-faired version of Suzuki's 1200cc naked retro machine. Aimed at replicating the sales success of the popular GSF600S Bandit, the big Bandit looked very similar to its smaller-capacity sibling.

Following the tried pathway of using parts from existing models to save development costs, the 1200 Bandit used a version of the long-running GSX-R1100 engine, in a simple steel-tube frame. Running gear and ancillaries were borrowed from other machines in Suzuki's lineup, and the 1200 Bandit was an instant success, helped by its competitive price and all-round usability.

The half-fairing offered the usual benefits of wind- and weather-protection, also raising the ultimate top speed.