The Suzuki GSF1200N Bandit is a motorcycle produced in 1997-98 with a 1157cc, four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, DOHC engine featuring four valves per cylinder. It has a compression ratio of 9.5:1, runs on air/oil cooling system, and 4 x Mikuni BST36 carburetors. The motorcycle is powered by an electric starting and reaches a maximum power of 70.7 kW / 97 hp at 8500 rpm and a maximum torque of 90.7 Nm at 4500 rpm. It has a five-speed transmission system and a chain, 530V, 110 links final drive along with a front suspension that features 43mm Telescopic, oil-damped spring preload fully adjustable, and rear suspension with Link-type 4-way adjustable rebound damping and 7-way adjustable preload. The bike also has a front brake system with 2 x 310 mm discs and 4 piston calipers, and rear brakes with a single 240 mm disc and 2 piston caliper. The dimensions of the bike are Length: 2165 mm / 85.2in, Width: 785 mm / 30.9 in, Height: 1095 mm / 43.1 in, and Seat Height: 835 mm / 32.9 in with a dry weight of 208 kg / 458 lbs. The bike has a fuel capacity of 19 litres / 5.0 US gal / 4.2 Imp gal, with an average consumption rate of 6.7 L/100 km / 14.9 km/l / 35 US mpg / 42.0 Imp mpg. It has a standing 1/4 mile time of 11.6 sec / 186 km/h / 116 mph and a top speed of 206 km/h / 128 mph.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Suzuki GSF 1200N Bandit
| Year | 1997 – 98 |
|---|---|
| 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 BST36 carburetors |
| Ignition | Digital transistorized |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 70.7 kW / 97 hp @ 8500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 90.7 Nm 9.2 kgf-m / 66.9 [email protected] 4500 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, 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 240 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 120/60 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 180/55 ZR17 |
| Dimensions | Length: 2165 mm / 85.2in Width: 785 mm / 30.9 in Height: 1095 mm / 43.1 in |
| Seat Height | 835 mm / 32.9 in |
| Dry-Weight | 208 kg / 458 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 19 litres / 5.0 US gal / 4.2 Imp gal |
| Consumption Average | 6.7 L/100 km / 14.9 km/l / 35 US mpg / 42.0 Imp mpg |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 11.6 sec / 186 km/h / 116 mph |
| Top Speed | 206 km/h / 128 mph |
