GSF 1200 S Bandit

1996 Suzuki GSF 1200 S Bandit Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Suzuki's allround motorcycle platform, the 1996 Suzuki GSF 1200 S Bandit features a 1157 cc (70.6 cu in) in-line four, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 100 HP (73 kW) at 8,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 90.7 Nm (66.9 lb-ft) at 4,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox. With a specific output of 86.4 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 S Bandit measures 214 kg (472 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.47 HP/kg (2.14 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 835 mm (32.9 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams.

Within MotoLibrary's Suzuki archive, this model family spans 6 indexed model years from 1996 to 2003, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.