Suzuki GSF 1200SZ Bandit (2002-03)

The Suzuki GSF 1200SZ Bandit Limited Edition was a motorcycle produced from 2002-03. It had a four stroke, transverse four cylinder engine with a capacity of 1157 cc and a compression ratio of 9.5:1. The bike was air/oil cooled and had 4 x Mikuni BSR36 carburetors. The ignition system was digital transistorized and the bike started with an electric starter. The maximum power of the bike was 71.5 kW / 98 hp @ 8500 rpm and the max torque was 91.7 Nm / 9.4 kgf-m / 67.6 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm. The bike had a 5-speed transmission and a final drive chain. The front suspension was 43mm telescopic, oil damped, preload adjustable and the rear suspension was mono-shock, link-type, 4-way adjustable rebound damping, 7-way adjustable preload. The front brakes had 2 x 310mm discs, 6 piston calipers and ABS, while the rear brakes had a single 240mm disc, 2 piston caliper with ABS. The front and rear tires were 120/70 ZR17 and 180/55 ZR17 respectively. The dry weight of the bike was 220 kg / 485 lbs and fuel capacity was 19.0 litres / 5.0 US gal / 4.2 Imp gal. The bike had an average fuel consumption of 5.8 L/100 km / 17.2 km/l / 40.5 US mpg / 48.6 Imp mpg and a top speed of 235.8 km/h / 146.5 mph. The bike had a seat height of 835 mm / 32.9 in and had a standing 1/4 mile time of 11.7 sec.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki GSF 1200SZ Bandit Limited Edition

Year: 2002 – 03
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 [email protected] 6500 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: 43 mm Telescopic, oil damped, preload adjustable
Rear Suspension: Mono-shock, link-type, 4-way adjustable rebound damping, 7-way adjustable preload
Front Brakes: 2 x 310mm Discs, 6 piston calipers, ABS
Rear Brakes: Single 240mm disc, 2 piston caliper, ABS
Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre: 180/55 ZR17
Seat Height: 835 mm / 32.9 in
Dry-Weight: 220 kg / 485 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 19.0 litres / 5.0 US gal / 4.2 Imp gal
Consumption Average: 5.8 L/100 km / 17.2 km/l / 40.5 US mpg / 48.6 Imp mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 11.7 sec
Top Speed: 235.8 km/h / 146.5 mph
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