Suzuki GSF 1200S Bandit (2004-06)

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The Suzuki GSF 1200S Bandit ABS (2004-06) is a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, DOHC motorcycle with a capacity of 1157cc and a compression ratio of 9.5:1. The bike is air/oil cooled and uses 4 x Mikuni BSR36 carburetors for induction. It has a digital transistorized ignition system and an electric starter. The motorcycle can reach a maximum power of 71.5 kW / 98 hp at 8500 rpm and a maximum torque of 91.7 Nm / 9.4 kgf-m / 67.6 lb-ft at 6500 rpm. It has a five-speed transmission with a chain final drive. The front suspension is a 43mm telescopic system while the rear suspension is a mono-shock, link-type system with 4-way adjustable rebound damping and 7-way adjustable preload. The front brakes consist of 2 x 310mm discs with six-piston calipers and ABS, while the rear brakes are a single 240mm disc with a 2-piston caliper and ABS. The front and rear tires have sizes of 120/70 ZR17 and 180/55 ZR17 respectively. The bike has a dry weight of 220kg / 485lbs, a seat height of 835mm / 32.9in, and a fuel capacity of 20.0 liters / 5.2 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal. With an average consumption of 5.8 L/100 km / 17.2 km/l / 40.5 US mpg / 48.6 Imp mpg, it can reach a standing 1/4 mile in 11.7 seconds and a top speed of 235.8 km/h / 146.5 mph. The Suzuki GSF 1200S Bandit ABS is viewed positively by Motorbikestoday.com and is considered a “Sports Rider”.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki GSF 1200S Bandit ABS

Year: 2004 – 06


Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Capacity: 1157 cc / 30.6 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 79 x 59 mm
Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
Cooling System: Air/oil cooled
Induction: 4 x Mikuni BSR36 carburetors
Ignition: Digital transistorized
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 71.5 kW / 98 hp @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque: 91.7 Nm / 9.4 kgf-m / 67.6 [email protected] 6500 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: 43 mm Telescopic, oil damped, preload adjustable
Rear Suspension: Mono-shock, link-type, 4-way adjustable rebound damping, 7-way adjustable preload
Front Brakes: 2 x 310mm Discs, 6 piston calipers, ABS

Rear Brakes: Single 240mm disc, 2 piston caliper, ABS
Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre: 180/55 ZR17
Seat Height: 835 mm / 32.9 in
Dry-Weight: 220 kg / 485 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 20.0 litres / 5.2 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal
Consumption Average: 5.8 L/100 km / 17.2 km/l / 40.5 US mpg / 48.6 Imp mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 11.7 sec
Top Speed: 235.8 km/h / 146.5 mph
Overview: Motorbikestoday.com Sports Rider

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