GSF 1200 SA Bandit

1999 Suzuki GSF 1200 SA Bandit Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Suzuki's sport touring motorcycle platform, the 1999 Suzuki GSF 1200 SA Bandit pairs a 1157 cc (70.6 cu in) oil & air-cooled in-line four, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. 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 SA Bandit measures 244 kg (538 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.4 HP/kg (2.49 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 840 mm (33.1 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,435 mm (56.5 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 19-liter (5 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 7.3 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 260 km (162 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 220 km/h (137 mph).