Suzuki GSF1200N Bandit (1997-98)

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.

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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