The Suzuki GSX 1200 Inazuma appeared in 1998 and was produced for the Japanese and European markets until 2002. The motorcycle was based on the engine from Suzuki GSF 1200 Bandit, which was reconfigured to increase traction at low revs. However, it was still the same 1157 cc air-oil power unit. see, delivering 100 hp. and about 98 Nm of torque, fully available already at 4500 rpm. Instead of the Mikuni BST36 and Mikuni BSR36 carburetors used on the Bandit, the Suzuki GSX 1200 Inazuma gets Keihin CVK32 carburetors.
Features of the Suzuki GSX1200 Inazuma motorcycle include a steel tubular frame, aluminum swingarm, 5-speed gearbox, simple suspensions (classic Showa double shock at the rear and telescopic fork at the front) and 4-piston Brembo brakes.
1999 was the last year of motorcycle production for the Japanese market, and 2001 for the European market. Currently, the Suzuki Inazuma 1200 is widely represented at Japanese auctions of used vehicles, so it is the cheapest place to bring the model to Russia.
On the basis of the Suzuki GSX 1200 Inazuma, a training domestic Japanese model was also produced - Suzuki GSX 400 Inazuma, which had the same frame and chassis, differing only in engine size.
For the European market, a "junior" version was also produced - Suzuki GSX750 Inazuma.
Main competitors:
- Honda CB 1000 / Honda CB 1300
- Kawasaki ZRX 1100 / Kawasaki ZRX 1200 / Kawasaki Zephyr 1100
- Yamaha XJR 1200 / Yamaha XJR 1300
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Specifications
Specifications Suzuki GSX 1200 Inazuma:
| Model | Suzuki GSX1200 (Inazuma) |
|---|---|
| Motorcycle type | road (street, classic) |
| Release year | 1998-2001 |
| 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 Keihin CVK32 |
| Ignition type | transistor |
| Maximum power | 100.0 h.p. (73.5 kW) at 8500 rpm |
| Maximum torque | 98.0 Nm (10.0 kg * m) at 4500 rpm |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Drive type | chain |
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 (58W) |
| Rear tire size | 170/60-ZR17 (72W) |
| Front brakes | 2 discs, 310 mm, 4-piston calipers |
| Rear brakes | 1 disc, 240 mm, 2-piston caliper |
| Front suspension | 43mm Telescopic Fork (Fixed), 130mm Travel |
| Rear suspension | linkage with two shock absorbers (preload adjustment), stroke - 120 mm |
| Motorcycle length | 2140 mm |
| Motorcycle width | 780 mm |
| Motorcycle height | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1465 mm |
| Saddle height | 795 mm |
| Minimum ground clearance | 125 mm |
| Acceleration to 100 km / h | 3.0 sec |
| Maximum speed | 221 km / h |
| Fuel tank capacity | 18.0 l (including reserve - 3.7 l) |
| Motorcycle weight (dry) | 208 kg - Inazuma 1200 (Japan)
210 kg - GSX1200 (Europe) |
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