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).

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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.

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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	linkage 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)

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Suzuki GSF1200 Bandit