Suzuki GSF1200S Bandit
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| Suzuki GSF1200 | |
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| Also called | GSF1200SA Bandit, GSF 1200 SA Bandit, GSF1200 Bandit S, GSF 1200 Bandit S, GSF1200N Bandit, GSF1200 Bandit, GSF 1200 S Bandit, GSF 1200 N Bandit, GSF 1200 Bandit, GSF1200S Bandit |
| Production | 1996 - 97 |
| Class | Standard |
| Engine | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Compression ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 233.3 km/h / 145 mph |
| Ignition | Digital transistorized |
| Spark Plug | NGK JR9B ‘97-06[1] |
| Battery | YUASA YTX12-BS ‘97-06[1] |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain: 530 ‘97-06[1] |
| Suspension | Front: 43 mm Telescopic, oil damped, preload adjustable Rear: Mono-shock, link-type, 4-way adjustable rebound damping, 7-way adjustable preload |
| Brakes | Front: 2 x 310 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers Rear: Single 240 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tire | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tire | 180/55 ZR17 |
| Weight | 214 kg / 472 lbs (dry), 222 kg / 489 lbs (wet) |
| Oil Filter | K&N KN-138[2] |
| Recommended Oil | Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40 |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 liters / 5.0 US gal / 4.2 Imp gal |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
It could reach a top speed of 233.3 km/h / 145 mph.
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, 4 piston calipers in the front and a Single 240 mm disc, 2 piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a 43 mm Telescopic, oil damped, preload adjustable while the rear was equipped with a Mono-shock, link-type, 4-way adjustable rebound damping, 7-way adjustable preload. The GSF1200S Bandit was fitted with a 20.0 liters / 5.0 US gal / 4.2 Imp gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 214 kg / 472 lbs.
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Overview[edit | edit source]
Suzuki GSF 1200S Bandit
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.
| Make Model | Suzuki GSF 1200S Bandit |
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| Year | 1996 - 97 |
| 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 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 Tire | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tire | 180/55 ZR17 |
| Dry Weight | 214 kg / 472 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 222 kg / 489 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 liters / 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 |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 2019 Western Power Sports Catalog. Western Power Sports. 2019.
- ↑ 2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog. K&L Supply Co. 2019.