GSX 1200

1999 Suzuki GSX 1200 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Suzuki's naked motorcycle platform, the 1999 Suzuki GSX 1200 pairs a 1156 cc (70.5 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 84.8 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 GSX 1200 measures 211 kg (465 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.46 HP/kg (2.15 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 780 mm (30.7 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,465 mm (57.7 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 18-liter (4.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Suzuki archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1999 to 2000, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.