The Suzuki GSX 1200 motorcycle specifications include a 1,156 cc (70.54 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 211 kg (465.2 lb).
Key specifications
The 1999 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Suzuki GSX 1200 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 90% higher than the Suzuki database average. Around the 89th percentile across Suzuki models.
About 5% heavier than the Suzuki database average. Around the 58th percentile across Suzuki models.
Very close to the Suzuki database average. Around the 42nd percentile across Suzuki models.
About 27% larger than the Suzuki database average. Around the 74th 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.
1,156 cc — larger displacement than about 89% of Suzuki models.
211 kg — heavier than about 58% of Suzuki models, or lighter than about 42%.
780 mm — taller than about 42% of Suzuki models.
18 L — larger than about 74% 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.
1,465
1,444
Close to average.
780
786
Close to average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 |
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| Rear tire size | 170/60-ZR17 |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,156 cc (70.54 cu in) |
| Torque | 91.0 Nm (9.3 kgf-m or 67.1 ft.lbs) @ 4,500 rpm |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Oil & air |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Dual disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 170/60-ZR17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 211 kg (465.2 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 780 mm (30.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,465 mm (57.7 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 18.00 L (4.76 US gal) |
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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.