Suzuki GS 1200 SS Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Suzuki GS 1200 SS motorcycle specifications include a 1,156 cc (70.54 cu in) engine, power of 100 hp (73.0 kW) @ 8,000 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 210 kg (463 lb).

Key specifications

2002Year released
1,156 ccDisplacement
100 hpPower
94.0 Nm @ 6,500 rpmTorque
210 kgDry weight
770 mmSeat height
20 LFuel tank
1,460 mmWheelbase

How the Suzuki GS 1200 SS 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.

Engine power100 hp
Low 7.3 hpAverage 65.4 hpHigh 196 hp

About 53% higher than the Suzuki database average. Around the 83rd percentile across Suzuki models.

Displacement1,156 cc
Low 67 ccAverage 609 ccHigh 1,783 cc

About 90% higher than the Suzuki database average. Around the 89th percentile across Suzuki models.

Seat height770 mm
Low 650 mmAverage 786 mmHigh 955 mm

Very close to the Suzuki database average. Around the 37th 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.

Engine power83rd

100 hp — more powerful than about 83% of Suzuki models with power data.

Displacement89th

1,156 cc — larger displacement than about 89% of Suzuki models.

Seat height37th

770 mm — taller than about 37% 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 length2,115 mm
This bike

2,115

Suzuki avg

2,137

Close to 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.

Wheelbase1,460 mm
This bike

1,460

Suzuki avg

1,444

Close to average.

Seat height770 mm
This bike

770

Suzuki avg

786

Close to average.

Ground clearance130 mm
This bike

130

Suzuki avg

176

26% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

In-line four, four-stroke • 1,156 cc • 100 hp
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,460 mmSeat 770 mmClearance 130 mm
5-speed • 120/70-ZR17 58W front / 170/60-ZR17 72W rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 120/70-ZR17 58W
Rear tire size 170/60-ZR17 72W
Power-to-weight ratio 0.476 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 476.2 hp/tonne
Specific power 86.5 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 1.34:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Year released 2002

Engine specifications

Engine type In-line four, four-stroke
Displacement 1,156 cc (70.54 cu in)
Power 100 hp (73.0 kW) @ 8,000 rpm
Torque 94.0 Nm (9.6 kgf-m or 69.3 ft.lbs) @ 6,500 rpm
Bore × stroke 79.0 x 59 mm (3.1 x 2.3 inches)
Compression ratio 9.5:1
Valves per cylinder 4
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Dual disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 120/70-ZR17 58W
Rear tire 170/60-ZR17 72W

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 210 kg (463 lb)
Seat height 770 mm (30.3 inches)
Overall length 2,115 mm (83.3 inches)
Overall width 765 mm (30.1 inches)
Overall height 1,220 mm (48.0 inches)
Wheelbase 1,460 mm (57.5 inches)
Ground clearance 130 mm (5.1 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 20.00 L (5.28 US gal)

Performance

Power/weight ratio 0.4762 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.