Suzuki GSF 1200GT Bandit

Make Model	Suzuki GSF 1200GT Bandit
Year	2006
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 BSR36 carburetors
Ignition	Digital transistorized
Starting	Electric
Max Power	71.5 kW / 98 hp @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque	91.7 Nm 9.4 kgf-m / 67.6 lb-ft@ 6500 rpm
Transmission	5 Speed
Final Drive	Chain, 530V, 110 links
Front Suspension	43 mm Telescopic, oil damped spring preload fully adjustable
Rear Suspension	Link-type, 4-way adjustable rebound damping, 7-way adjustable preload
Front Brakes	2 x 310 mm Discs, 6 piston calipers
Rear Brakes	Single 240 mm disc, 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre	180/55 ZR17
Dimensions	Length: 2130 mm / 84.0 in Width: 790 mm / 31.0 in Height: 1235 mm / 48.6 in
Wheelbase	1480 mm / 58.0 in
Seat Height	785 - 805 mm / 30.9 - 31.7 in
Dry-Weight	215 kg / 474 lbs
Fuel Capacity	20 litres / 5.3 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal

The GSF1200 engine is a bored out version of the GSXR1100 engine, also re-tuned for more mid-range torque.

The Bandit series earned a reputation as "hooligan bikes". With more recent revisions, however, the bike has taken on a more streamlined and modern feel, taking it more towards sports tourer territory. The GSF1200 remains popular with stunt riders, and is used by a wheelie school in the UK.

The 1200 Bandit was generally released in January 1996, but a few were registered in 1995. It is powered by a re-tuned and higher capacity version of the GSX-R1100 engine. Other differences from the 600 cc models include fuel gauge, higher specification suspension, hydraulically operated clutch, larger diameter front brake discs, and 5-speed gearbox as opposed to the 6-speed gearbox of the 600 Bandit.

Many Suzuki motorcycles have the engine size cast into side of the cylinder block; 1200 Bandits (1,157 cc) do not have this but, apparently, some early production 1995 models do have 1,156 cc cast into the block. The 1200 Bandits have 15 tooth front sprockets and 45 tooth rear sprockets connected by 530V, 110 link rear chains.

Suzuki GSF 1200GTBandit