2001
Suzuki GSF 1200 Bandit S - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 452598 |
|---|---|
| Category | Sport touring |
| Make | Suzuki |
| Model | GSF 1200 Bandit S |
| Year | 2001 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frontbrakes | Dual disc |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 310 mm (12.2 inches) |
| Fronttyre | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Frontwheeltravel | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 240 mm (9.4 inches) |
| Reartyre | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Rearwheeltravel | 125 mm (4.9 inches) |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 79.0 x 59.0 mm (3.1 x 2.3 inches) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1157.00 ccm (70.60 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | In-line four, four-stroke |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Power | 98.00 HP (71.5 kW)) @ 8500 RPM |
| Topspeed | 230.0 km/h (142.9 mph) |
| Torque | 91.00 Nm (9.3 kgf-m or 67.1 ft.lbs) @ 4500 RPM |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain |
| Valvespercylinder | 4 |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 220.0 kg (485.0 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 20.00 litres (5.28 gallons) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.4455 HP/kg |
| Seatheight | 790 mm (31.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
About Suzuki
Country of Origin:
Japan
Founder:
Michio Suzuki
Best Known For:
GSX-R sportbikes, Hayabusa, DR/DR-Z dual-sports, Burgman scooters
Company History
From loom maker to racing force, Suzuki built its reputation on durable, value-forward engineering that still wins on Sundays. The GSX-R defined modern sportbike DNA—light frames, revvy fours—while the Hayabusa rewrote the velocity conversation with stability and everyday civility. Off-road, DR and DR-Z dual-sports became global workhorses: simple, tractable, fixable anywhere. Suzuki’s strategy blends incremental evolution with racing feedback, keeping parts affordable and reliability high. In scooters, Burgman made maxi convenience mainstream. Historically, Suzuki is the rider’s brand: honest performance, dealer networks that reach small towns, and a knack for machines that feel friendly yet fast.