Suzuki GSF 1200 S Bandit Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Suzuki GSF 1200 S Bandit motorcycle specifications include a 1,157 cc (70.60 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 214 kg (471.8 lb).

Key specifications

1996, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2003Model years
1,157 ccDisplacement
90.7 Nm @ 4,500 rpmTorque
214 kgDry weight
835 mmSeat height
Model years covered
199619971998200020022003
Year-specific specification changes

The 1996 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Dry weight
1997225 kg (496 lb)
1998223 kg (491.6 lb)
20022003220 kg (485 lb)
Front brakes
2003Double disc
Torque
199793.0 Nm (9.5 kgf-m or 68.6 ft.lbs) @ 4,500 rpm
1998200091.0 Nm (9.3 kgf-m or 67.1 ft.lbs) @ 4,500 rpm
200391.7 Nm (9.4 kgf-m or 67.6 ft.lbs) @ 6,500 rpm
Power/weight ratio
19970.4356 hp/kg
19980.4395 hp/kg
20000.4579 hp/kg
20030.4455 hp/kg
Seat height
1997840 mm (33.1 inches)
20022003790 mm (31.1 inches)

How the Suzuki GSF 1200 S 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.

Displacement1,157 cc
Low 67 ccAverage 609 ccHigh 1,783 cc

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

Seat height835 mm
Low 650 mmAverage 786 mmHigh 955 mm

About 6% taller than the Suzuki database average. Around the 81st 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.

Displacement90th

1,157 cc — larger displacement than about 90% of Suzuki models.

Seat height81st

835 mm — taller than about 81% of Suzuki models.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

In-line four, four-stroke • 1,157 cc
Chassis snapshot

Seat 835 mm
5-speed

Engine specifications

Engine type In-line four, four-stroke
Displacement 1,157 cc (70.60 cu in)
Torque 90.7 Nm (9.2 kgf-m or 66.9 ft.lbs) @ 4,500 rpm
Valves per cylinder 4
Starter Electric

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Dual disc
Rear brakes Single disc

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 214 kg (471.8 lb)
Seat height 835 mm (32.9 inches)

Performance

Power/weight ratio 0.4673 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.