Suzuki Bandit 1200 S Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Suzuki Bandit 1200 S motorcycle specifications include a 1,157 cc (70.60 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 220 kg (485 lb).

Key specifications

2004-2005Model years
1,157 ccDisplacement
220 kgDry weight
790 mmSeat height
20 LFuel tank
1,430 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
20042005
Year-specific specification changes

The 2004 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Dry weight
2005221 kg (487.2 lb)

How the Suzuki Bandit 1200 S compares

This compares the motorcycle with all Suzuki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Suzuki database average.

Displacement1,157 cc
Low 67 ccAverage 609 ccHigh 1,783 cc

About 90% higher than the Suzuki database average. Around the 90th percentile across Suzuki models.

Seat height790 mm
Low 650 mmAverage 786 mmHigh 955 mm

Very close to the Suzuki database average. Around the 52nd percentile across Suzuki models.

Fuel capacity20 L
Low 3.5 LAverage 14.2 LHigh 22 L

About 41% larger than the Suzuki database average. Around the 92nd percentile across Suzuki models.

This model Suzuki database average

Suzuki database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Suzuki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement90th

1,157 cc — larger displacement than about 90% of Suzuki models.

Seat height52nd

790 mm — taller than about 52% of Suzuki models.

Fuel capacity92nd

20 L — larger than about 92% of Suzuki fuel tanks in this database.

Dimensions compared with Suzuki average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across Suzuki models where that dimension is available.

Overall length2,070 mm
This bike

2,070

Suzuki avg

2,137

3% below average.

Overall width765 mm
This bike

765

Suzuki avg

823

7% below average.

Overall height1,220 mm
This bike

1,220

Suzuki avg

1,158

5% above average.

Wheelbase1,430 mm
This bike

1,430

Suzuki avg

1,444

Close to average.

Seat height790 mm
This bike

790

Suzuki avg

786

Close to average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

In-line four, four-stroke • 1,157 cc • Oil & air cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,430 mmSeat 790 mm
5-speed • Chain (final drive) • 120/70-ZR17 front / 180/55-ZR17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 120/70-ZR17
Rear tire size 180/55-ZR17
Bore/stroke ratio 1.34:1 (Oversquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type In-line four, four-stroke
Displacement 1,157 cc (70.60 cu in)
Bore × stroke 79.0 x 59 mm (3.1 x 2.3 inches)
Compression ratio 9.5:1
Valves per cylinder 4
Cooling system Oil & air
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Chassis and suspension

Front suspension Telescopic, oil damped, preload adjustable
Rear suspension Link-type suspension, 7-way adjustable preload, 4-way adjustable rebound

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Double disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 120/70-ZR17
Rear tire 180/55-ZR17

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 220 kg (485 lb)
Seat height 790 mm (31.1 inches)
Overall length 2,070 mm (81.5 inches)
Overall width 765 mm (30.1 inches)
Overall height 1,220 mm (48.0 inches)
Wheelbase 1,430 mm (56.3 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 20.00 L (5.28 US gal)

Other specifications

Color options Gray, Blue
Price as new US$ 7399. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Suzuki models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Suzuki information before relying on them. Visit the official Suzuki website.