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
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.
About 53% higher than the Suzuki database average. Around the 83rd percentile across Suzuki models.
About 90% higher than the Suzuki database average. Around the 89th percentile across Suzuki models.
Very close to the Suzuki database average. Around the 37th 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.
100 hp — more powerful than about 83% of Suzuki models with power data.
1,156 cc — larger displacement than about 89% of Suzuki models.
770 mm — taller than about 37% 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.
2,115
2,137
Close to average.
765
823
7% below average.
1,220
1,158
5% above average.
1,460
1,444
Close to average.
770
786
Close to average.
130
176
26% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 58W |
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| 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 |
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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 |
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Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Dual disc |
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| 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) |
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Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.4762 hp/kg |
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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.