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'Suzuki GSF 1200 BANDIT'
Manufacturer
[[Suzuki]]
Production 1995 - 2002
Class [[:Category:Naked motorcycles|Naked]] [[Category:Naked motorcycles]]
Engine
Air/oil Cooled, Four Stroke, Transverse Four Cylinder, DOHC
Bore / Stroke 79.0mm x 79.0mm
Compression ratio 9.5:1
Horsepower 96.96 HP (72.3 KW) @ 8500RPM
Torque 67.12 ft/lbs (91.0 Nm) @ 4500RPM
Fuel System 4xMikuni BST36 Carburetors
Transmission Gear box: 5-Speed

Final Drive: Chain

Clutch: Wet multi-plate
Suspension Front: Telescopic Fork
Rear: Link-type Suspension, 7-way Adjustable Preload, 4-way Adjustable Rebound
Brakes Front: 2x310 Mm Discs 4 Piston Calipers
Rear: Single 240 Mm Disc 2 Piston Caliper
Front Tire 120/60-17
Rear Tire 180/55-17
Wheelbase 56.3 inches (1430 mm)
Length 81.5 inches (2070 mm)
Width 30.12 inches (765 mm)
Seat Height 31.1 inches (790 mm)
Weight 222.0 kg (wet)
Recommended Oil Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40
Manuals Service Manual


The Suzuki GSF 1200 BANDIT was a Air/oil Cooled, Four Stroke, Transverse Four Cylinder, DOHC Naked motorcycle produced by Suzuki between 1995 and 2002. Max torque was 67.12 ft/lbs (91.0 Nm) @ 4500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 96.96 HP (72.3 KW) @ 8500 RPM.

Engine

A 79.0mm bore x 79.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1157.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive

The bike has a 5-Speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-plate.

Chassis

It came with a 120/60-17 front tire and a 180/55-17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x310 Mm Discs 4 Piston Calipers in the front and a Single 240 Mm Disc 2 Piston Caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic Fork while the rear was equipped with a Link-type Suspension, 7-way Adjustable Preload, 4-way Adjustable Rebound. The wheelbase was 56.3 inches (1430 mm) long.

1995 - 2002 Suzuki GSF 1200 BANDIT

1995 - 2002 Suzuki GSF 1200 BANDIT 1995 - 2002 Suzuki GSF 1200 BANDIT 1995 - 2002 Suzuki GSF 1200 BANDIT 1995 - 2002 Suzuki GSF 1200 BANDIT 1995 - 2002 Suzuki GSF 1200 BANDIT

The 1200 was a brilliant all-rounder. A top half fairing, comfy seat and riding position allowed the 1200 model to be a tourer, work horse and play-thing at the weekends. It was quite simply… just a good buy and a good bike. The engine is the real thing that really shines on the Bandit. The Suzuki 1200 has always been a good bike, now with the fairing on the S version it has softened lines over the naked bike.


2002 Suzuki GSF 1200 BANDIT

2002 Suzuki GSF 1200 BANDIT 2002 Suzuki GSF 1200 BANDIT 2002 Suzuki GSF 1200 BANDIT 2002 Suzuki GSF 1200 BANDIT 2002 Suzuki GSF 1200 BANDIT

The Suzuki GSF 1200 Bandit is one of biking's true bargains. Grunty Suzuki GSX-R1100 derived engine, decent handling for its day and simple to tune up should you require more lairy A roads fun. The 2002 GSF 1200 has a new stainless steel muffler, exhaust catalyzer added to exhaust system on California model to further reduce emissions.