GSF 1200 Bandit

2001 Suzuki GSF 1200 Bandit Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Suzuki for the naked motorcycle segment, the 2001 Suzuki GSF 1200 Bandit relies on a 1157 cc (70.6 cu in) in-line four, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 98 HP (71.5 kW) at 8,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 91 Nm (67.1 lb-ft) at 4,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 84.7 HP per liter and a 4,000 rpm working window between peak torque (4,500 rpm) and peak power (8,500 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the GSF 1200 Bandit measures 214 kg (472 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.46 HP/kg (2.18 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 790 mm (31.1 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,430 mm (56.3 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 20-liter (5.3 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 230 km/h (143 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Suzuki archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2001 to 2003, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.