The Suzuki GSF 1200 Bandit motorcycle specifications include a 1,157 cc (70.60 cu in) engine, power of 98 hp (71.5 kW) @ 8,500 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 214 kg (471.8 lb).
Key specifications
The 2001 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Suzuki GSF 1200 Bandit 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.
About 50% higher than the Suzuki database average. Around the 75th percentile across Suzuki models.
About 90% higher than the Suzuki database average. Around the 90th percentile across Suzuki models.
Very close to the Suzuki database average. Around the 52nd percentile across Suzuki models.
About 41% larger than the Suzuki database average. Around the 92nd percentile across Suzuki models.
Suzuki database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Suzuki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
98 hp — more powerful than about 75% of Suzuki models with power data.
1,157 cc — larger displacement than about 90% of Suzuki models.
790 mm — taller than about 52% of Suzuki models.
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.
1,430
1,444
Close to average.
790
786
Close to average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.458 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 457.9 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 84.7 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.34:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,157 cc (70.60 cu in) |
| Power | 98 hp (71.5 kW) @ 8,500 rpm |
| Torque | 91.0 Nm (9.3 kgf-m or 67.1 ft.lbs) @ 4,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 79.0 x 59 mm (3.1 x 2.3 inches) |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Front wheel travel | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
|---|---|
| Rear wheel travel | 125 mm (4.9 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Dual disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55-ZR17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 214 kg (471.8 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 790 mm (31.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,430 mm (56.3 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 20.00 L (5.28 US gal) |
|---|
Performance
| Top speed | 230.0 km/h (142.9 mph) |
|---|---|
| Power/weight ratio | 0.4579 hp/kg |
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.