Suzuki GSF 1200 Bandit
The Suzuki GSF1200 Bandit was first introduced in 1995 to the Japanese market. Since 1996, the model has been exported to the countries of Europe and North America in two modifications - classic (Suzuki GSF1200 Bandit) and sport-tourist (Suzuki GSF1200S Bandit).
The model was based on the engine from Suzuki GSX-R1100, which was significantly changed and reconfigured, as a result of which the volume increased to 1157 cc, and the maximum power decreased to 98 hp, which had a positive effect on the torque characteristic, which has grown significantly in the low and medium speed zone.
In 1997, versions with ABS were offered.
2001 was marked by a serious restyling of the Suzuki GSF1200 Bandit model. The bikes received a new, more modern look, a new frame, carburettors, a more powerful carburetor and 6-piston calipers (were available on the S version). The fuel tank capacity was increased from 19 to 20 liters, and versions with ABS were no longer offered.
In 2006, Suzuki released the final edition of the Bandit 1200, featuring 4-piston calipers, digital instrument cluster and ABS versions. Since 2007, the GSF1200 model has finally left the market, giving way to a new version - Suzuki GSF 1250 Bandit.
The key features of the Suzuki GSF1200 Bandit include a steel duplex frame, adjustable suspensions, an air-oil cooling engine, a 5-speed gearbox, powerful disc brakes, a carburetor power system and from 211 kg dry weight.
The lineup of the Suzuki GSF Bandit series:
- Suzuki GSF250 Bandit
- Suzuki GSF400 Bandit
- Suzuki GSF600 Bandit
- Suzuki GSF650 Bandit
- Suzuki GSF750 Bandit
- Suzuki GSF1200 Bandit
- Suzuki GSF1250 Bandit
The main competitors of the Suzuki GSF1200 Bandit in the class:
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Specifications
Specifications Suzuki GSF1200 Bandit:
| Model | Suzuki GSF1200 Bandit |
|---|---|
| Motorcycle type | road (street, classic) |
| Release year | 1995-2006 |
| Frame | steel tubular |
| Engine type | 4-cylinder, 4-stroke, in-line |
| Working volume | 1157 cm³ |
| Bore / stroke | 79.0 x 59.0 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.5: 1 |
| Cooling | air-oil |
| Number of valves per cylinder | DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Fuel supply system | Carburetor, 4x Mikuni BST36 - GSF1200 / GSF1200S (1995-2000) Carburetor, 4x Mikuni BSR36 - GSF1200 / GSF1200S (2001-2006) |
| Ignition type | transistor |
| Maximum power | 98.0 h.p. (72.0 kW) at 8500 rpm |
| Maximum torque | 91.0 Nm (9.3 kg * m) @ 4500 rpm - GSF1200 / GSF1200S (1995-2000) 93.0 Nm (9.4 kg * m) @ 6500 rpm - GSF1200 / GSF1200S (2001-2006) |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Drive type | chain |
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 (58W) |
| Rear tire size | 180/55-ZR17 (73W) |
| Front brakes | 2 discs, 320 mm, 4-piston calipers (optional - ABS, 1995-2000, 2006) 2 discs, 320mm, 6-piston calipers - GSF1200S Bandit (2001-2005) |
| Rear brakes | 1 disc, 220mm, 2-piston caliper - GSF1200 / GSF1200S (1995-2000, optional ABS) Single disc, 220mm, 1-piston caliper - GSF1200 / GSF1200S (2001-2006) |
| Front suspension | 43mm telescopic fork (preload adjustment), 130mm travel |
| Rear suspension | pendulum with monoshock (adjustable preload and rebound damping), stroke - 134 mm - GSF1200 / GSF1200S (1995-2000) swingarm with monoshock (adjustable preload and rebound damping), travel - 136 mm - GSF1200 / GSF1200S (2001-2006) |
| Motorcycle length | 2095mm - GSF1200 / GSF1200S (1995-2000) 2130 mm - GSF1200 / GSF1200S (2001-2006) |
| Motorcycle width | 790 mm |
| Motorcycle height | 1100mm - GSF1200 (1995-2000) 1215 mm - GSF1200S (1996-2000) 1095 mm - GSF1200 (2001-2006) 1235 mm - GSF1200S (2001-2006) |
| Wheelbase | 1435mm - GSF1200 / GSF1200S (1995-2000) 1480 mm - GSF1200 / GSF1200S (2001-2006) |
| Saddle height | 835mm - GSF1200 / GSF1200S (1995-2000) 785/805 mm - GSF1200 / GSF1200S (2001-2006) |
| Minimum ground clearance | 130mm - GSF1200 / GSF1200S (1995-2000) 135 mm - GSF1200 / GSF1200S (2001-2006) |
| Acceleration to 100 km / h | 3.07 sec |
| Maximum speed | 243 km / h |
| Fuel tank capacity | 19.0 L - GSF1200 / GSF1200S (1995-2000) 20.0 L - GSF1200 / GSF1200S (2001-2006) |
| Motorcycle weight (dry) | 211 kg - GSF1200 (1995-2000) 214 kg - GSF1200S (1996-2000) 212 kg - GSF1200 (2001-2006) 215 kg - GSF1200S (2001-2006) |