GSF1200S Bandit review
The favoured stunter of old gains an edge of practicality with its weather protection
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Pros
Enjoyable and affordable big bruiser. That fairing makes longer trips more enjoyable too
Cons
Now surpassed by all the competition, the Bandit 1200S is sadly a has-been
In the great scheme of fantastic engines, Suzuki’s 11/12/1400 plant is almost worth the money on its own – whatever it’s attached to. This attachment is okayIn the great scheme of fantastic engines, Suzuki’s 11/12/1400 plant is almost worth the money on its own – whatever it’s attached to. This attachment is okay
| Length (mm) | 2070 |
| Width (mm) | 765 |
| Height (mm) | 1220 |
| Dryweight (kg) | 221 |
| Seats | 0 |
| Seat Height (mm) | 790 |
| Suspension Front | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped, |
| Suspension Rear | Link type, coil spring, oil damped, |
| Adjustability Front | Spring preload fully adjustable |
| Adjustability Rear | Spring preload 7-way adjustable, rebound damping force 4-way adjustable |
| Tyres Front | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Tyres Rear | 180/55 ZR17 |
| Brakes Front | 6-piston calipers, dual disc brake |
| Brakes Rear | 2-piston caliper, disc brake |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1430 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 130 |
| Trail (mm) | 104 |
| Cubic Capacity (cc) | 1157 |
| Max Power (bhp) | 100 |
| Max Power Peak (rpm) | 8500 |
| Torque (ft/lb) | 68 |
| Torque Peak (rpm) | 6500 |
| Bore (mm) | 79 |
| Stroke (mm) | 59 |
| Valve Gear | DOHC |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Cooling | Air cooled |
| Fuel Delivery | Mikuni BSR36S carburettor |
| Stroke Type | Four Stroke |
| Drive | Chain |
