The Suzuki GSF 1200 S Bandit motorcycle dimensions for 1996-2003 is length 81.5 in (2,070 mm), width 30.1 in (765 mm), height 48 in (1,220 mm), wheelbase 56.3 in (1,430 mm) to 56.5 in (1,435 mm), seat height 31.1 in (790 mm) to 33.1 in (840 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.1 in (130 mm).
Suzuki GSF 1200 S Bandit dimensions at a glance
Dimension charts
Position within similar Suzuki models
Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Suzuki models in the same category.
Compared with the category median
Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Suzuki model group.
Dimension changes by model year
The earliest supplied value is the baseline. Only later values that actually change are shown.
Wheelbase
Seat height
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 32.9 in — one of the highest seat heights in its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
69.1% of overall length. This shows how much of the bike’s total length is axle-to-axle distance rather than overhang.
Length beyond wheelbase
About 25.2 in (640 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 17 sq ft (1.58 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
9.1%. A simple ratio showing listed ground clearance relative to wheelbase.
How its dimensions compare
Compared with other Suzuki models in the same Bikez category where enough usable data is available.
| Dimension | This model | Category median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 81.5 in (2,070 mm) | 83.9 in (2,130 mm) | 2.4 in below median |
| Width | 30.1 in (765 mm) | 30.3 in (770 mm) | 0.2 in below median |
| Height | 48 in (1,220 mm) | 44.1 in (1,120 mm) | 3.9 in above median |
| Wheelbase | 56.3 in (1,430 mm) | 56.1 in (1,424 mm) | 0.2 in above median |
| Seat height | 32.9 in (835 mm) | 30.3 in (770 mm) | 2.6 in above median |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in (130 mm) | 6.3 in (160 mm) | 1.2 in below median |
Suzuki GSF 1200 S Bandit dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | — | — | — | — | 32.9 in (835 mm) | — |
| 1997 | — | — | — | — | 33.1 in (840 mm) | — |
| 1998 | — | — | — | — | 32.9 in (835 mm) | — |
| 2000 | — | — | — | 56.5 in (1,435 mm) | 32.9 in (835 mm) | — |
| 2002 | 81.5 in (2,070 mm) | 30.1 in (765 mm) | 48 in (1,220 mm) | 56.3 in (1,430 mm) | 31.1 in (790 mm) | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
| 2003 | 81.5 in (2,070 mm) | 30.1 in (765 mm) | — | 56.3 in (1,430 mm) | 31.1 in (790 mm) | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Suzuki GSF 1200 S Bandit dimensions FAQ
Is the Suzuki GSF 1200 S Bandit seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 32.9 in (835 mm), which is one of the highest seat heights in its category. 2.6 in above the category median.
Does the Suzuki GSF 1200 S Bandit have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 56.3 in (1,430 mm), giving the Suzuki GSF 1200 S Bandit a longer-than-typical wheelbase. 0.2 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 69.1% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Suzuki GSF 1200 S Bandit have?
The representative ground clearance is 5.1 in (130 mm), which is very low ground clearance for its category. 1.2 in below the category median.
Is the Suzuki GSF 1200 S Bandit compact or large?
The representative overall length is 81.5 in (2,070 mm), making the Suzuki GSF 1200 S Bandit shorter than most comparable Suzuki models. 2.4 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 17 sq ft (1.58 m²).
What do the Suzuki GSF 1200 S Bandit width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 30.1 in (765 mm) and representative height is 48 in (1,220 mm). The width is around typical category width. The height is taller than most comparable Suzuki models.
Did the Suzuki GSF 1200 S Bandit dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in seat height: decreased from 32.9 in (835 mm) in 1996 to 31.1 in (790 mm) in 2002-2003, a change of 1.8 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.