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Suzuki GSF 1200GTBandit

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Make Model

Suzuki GSF 1200GT Bandit  

Year

2006

Engine

Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.

Capacity

1157 cc / 30.6 cu in
Bore x Stroke 79 x 59 mm
Compression Ratio 9.5:1
Cooling System Air/oil cooled

Induction

4 x Mikuni BSR36 carburetors

Ignition

Digital transistorized

Starting

Electric

Max Power

71.5 kW / 98 hp @ 8500 rpm

Max Torque

91.7 Nm 9.4 kgf-m / 67.6 lb-ft@ 6500 rpm

Transmission

5 Speed

Final Drive

Chain, 530V, 110 links

Front Suspension

43 mm Telescopic, oil damped spring preload fully adjustable

Rear Suspension

Link-type, 4-way adjustable rebound damping, 7-way adjustable preload

Front Brakes

2 x 310 mm Discs, 6 piston calipers

Rear Brakes

Single 240 mm disc, 1 piston caliper

Front Tyre

120/70 ZR17

Rear Tyre

180/55 ZR17

Dimensions

Length: 2130 mm / 84.0 in
Width:     790 mm / 31.0 in
Height:  1235 mm / 48.6 in
Wheelbase 1480 mm / 58.0 in
Seat Height 785 - 805 mm / 30.9 - 31.7 in

Dry-Weight

215 kg / 474 lbs

Fuel Capacity 

20 litres / 5.3 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal

The GSF1200 engine is a bored out version of the GSXR1100 engine, also re-tuned for more mid-range torque.

The Bandit series earned a reputation as "hooligan bikes". With more recent revisions, however, the bike has taken on a more streamlined and modern feel, taking it more towards sports tourer territory. The GSF1200 remains popular with stunt riders, and is used by a wheelie school in the UK.

The 1200 Bandit was generally released in January 1996, but a few were registered in 1995. It is powered by a re-tuned and higher capacity version of the GSX-R1100 engine. Other differences from the 600 cc models include fuel gauge, higher specification suspension, hydraulically operated clutch, larger diameter front brake discs, and 5-speed gearbox as opposed to the 6-speed gearbox of the 600 Bandit.

Many Suzuki motorcycles have the engine size cast into side of the cylinder block; 1200 Bandits (1,157 cc) do not have this but, apparently, some early production 1995 models do have 1,156 cc cast into the block. The 1200 Bandits have 15 tooth front sprockets and 45 tooth rear sprockets connected by 530V, 110 link rear chains.