Suzuki GSF1200GT Bandit
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| Suzuki GSF1200GT Bandit | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Production | 2006 |
| Class | Standard |
| Engine | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Compression ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Ignition | Digital transistorized |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Suspension | Front: 43 mm Telescopic, oil damped spring preload fully adjustable Rear: Link-type, 4-way adjustable rebound damping, 7-way adjustable preload |
| Brakes | Front: 2 x 310 mm Discs, 6 piston calipers Rear: Single 240 mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tire | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tire | 180/55 ZR17 |
| Wheelbase | 1480 mm / 58.0 in |
| Seat Height | 785 - 805 mm / 30.9 - 31.7 in |
| Weight | |
| Recommended Oil | Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40 |
| Fuel Capacity | 20 liters / 5.3 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a Air/oil cooled cooled Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.. The engine featured a 9.5:1 compression ratio.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 120/70 ZR17 front tire and a 180/55 ZR17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2 x 310 mm Discs, 6 piston calipers in the front and a Single 240 mm disc, 1 piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a 43 mm Telescopic, oil damped spring preload fully adjustable while the rear was equipped with a Link-type, 4-way adjustable rebound damping, 7-way adjustable preload. The GSF1200GT Bandit was fitted with a 20 liters / 5.3 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal fuel tank. The wheelbase was 1480 mm / 58.0 in long.
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Overview[edit | edit source]
Suzuki GSF 1200GT Bandit
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.
| Make Model | Suzuki GSF 1200GT Bandit |
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| Year | 2006 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Displacement | 1157 cc / 30.6 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 79 x 59 mm |
| Compression | 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 Tire | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tire | 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 liters / 5.3 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal |