Suzuki GSF1200S Bandit (1996-97)

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The Suzuki GSF1200S Bandit is a motorcycle produced from 1996 to 1997 with a four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder engine of 1157 cc / 30.6 cu in capacity. It has 79 x 59 mm bore x stroke and a compression ratio of 9.5:1. The cooling system is air/oil cooled and it uses 4 x Mikuni BST36 carburetors induction with digital transistorized ignition starting. The motorcycle has a maximum power output of 71.5 kW / 98 hp @ 9500 rpm and a maximum torque of 83.6 Nm / 8.5 kgf-m / 61.7 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm. Its transmission is a 5-speed chain-driven system. The front suspension is 43 mm telescopic, oil damped, and preload adjustable, while the rear suspension is mono-shock, link-type, 4-way adjustable rebound damping, and 7-way adjustable preload. The front brakes are 2 x 310 mm discs, 4 piston calipers, and the rear brakes are a single 240 mm disc and 2 piston caliper. The motorcycle has a dry weight of 214 kg / 472 lbs and a wet weight of 222 kg / 489 lbs. Its fuel capacity is 20.0 litres / 5.0 US gal / 4.2 Imp gal, with an average consumption of 6.3 L/100 km / 15.8 km/L / 37.2 US mpg / 44.6 Imp mpg. The motorcycle can brake from 60 km/h to 0 in 13.5 m / 44.3 ft and from 100 km/h to 0 in 39.7 m / 130.2 ft. Its standing quarter-mile time is 11.1 sec with a top speed of 233.3 km/h / 145 mph.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki GSF 1200S Bandit

Year: 1996 – 97


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: 71.5 kW / 98 hp @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque: 83.6 Nm / 8.5 kgf-m / 61.7 lb-ft @ 4500 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 310 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers

Rear Brakes: Single 240 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre: 180/55 ZR17
Dry Weight: 214 kg / 472 lbs
Wet Weight: 222 kg / 489 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 20.0 litres / 5.0 US gal / 4.2 Imp gal
Consumption Average: 6.3 L/100 km / 15.8 km/l / 37.2 US mpg / 44.6 Imp mpg
Braking 60 km/h – 0: 13.5 m / 44.3 ft
Braking 100 km/h – 0: 39.7 m / 130.2 ft
Standing 1/4 Mile: 11.1 sec / 192.5 km/h / 119.6 mph
Top Speed: 233.3 km/h / 145 mph

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