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Suzuki GSF 1200S Bandit

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Make Model |
Suzuki
GSF 1200S Bandit |
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Year |
1998-99 |
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Engine |
Air/oil cooled, four stroke, transverse four
cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
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Capacity |
1157 |
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Bore x Stroke |
79 x 59 mm |
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Compression Ratio |
9.5:1 |
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Induction |
4x Mikuni BST36 |
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Ignition /
Starting |
- / electric |
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Max Power |
98 hp 72 kW @ 9500 rpm (rear tyre 98.hp @ 8400 rpm ) |
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Max Torque |
83.6
Nm @ 4500 rpm |
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Transmission /
Drive |
5
Speed / chain |
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Front Suspension |
Telescopic oil damped, preload adjustable |
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Rear Suspension |
Link-type suspension, 7-way adjustable
preload, 4-way adjustable rebound |
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Front Brakes |
2x
310mm discs 4 piston calipers |
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Rear Brakes |
Single 240mm disc 2 piston caliper |
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Front Tyre |
120/70 ZR17 |
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Rear Tyre |
180/55 ZR17 |
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Dry-Weight / Wet-Weight |
214 kg / 222 kg |
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Fuel Capacity |
19 Litres |
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Consumption average |
15.8 km/lit |
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Braking 60 - 0 / 100 - 0 |
13.5 m / 39.7 m |
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Standing
¼ Mile |
11.1 sec / 192.5 km/h |
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Top Speed |
233.3 km/h |

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.


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