The Suzuki GSF 1200 SA Bandit motorcycle specifications include a 1,157 cc (70.60 cu in) engine, power of 98 hp (71.5 kW) @ 8,500 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 244 kg (537.9 lb).
Key specifications
How the Suzuki GSF 1200 SA 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.
About 50% higher than the Suzuki database average. Around the 75th percentile across Suzuki models.
About 90% higher than the Suzuki database average. Around the 90th percentile across Suzuki models.
About 22% heavier than the Suzuki database average. Around the 74th percentile across Suzuki models.
About 7% taller than the Suzuki database average. Around the 84th percentile across Suzuki models.
About 34% larger than the Suzuki database average. Around the 82nd 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.
98 hp — more powerful than about 75% of Suzuki models with power data.
1,157 cc — larger displacement than about 90% of Suzuki models.
244 kg — heavier than about 74% of Suzuki models, or lighter than about 26%.
840 mm — taller than about 84% of Suzuki models.
19 L — larger than about 82% 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.
1,435
1,444
Close to average.
840
786
7% above average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 |
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| Rear tire size | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 260 km |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.402 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 401.6 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 84.7 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.34:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 1999 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,157 cc (70.60 cu in) |
| Power | 98 hp (71.5 kW) @ 8,500 rpm |
| Torque | 91.0 Nm (9.3 kgf-m or 67.1 ft.lbs) @ 4,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 79.0 x 59 mm (3.1 x 2.3 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Oil & air |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Front wheel travel | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
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| Rear wheel travel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Dual disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55-ZR17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 244 kg (537.9 lb) |
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| Seat height | 840 mm (33.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,435 mm (56.5 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 19.00 L (5.02 US gal) |
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| Fuel consumption | 7.30 L/100 km (13.7 km/l or 32.22 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 169.4 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Performance
| Top speed | 220.0 km/h (136.7 mph) |
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| 0–100 km/h | 3.00 seconds |
| 60–140 km/h | 8.60 seconds |
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.