Suzuki GSF 1200S Bandit 
| Make Model | Suzuki GSF 1200S Bandit | | Year | 1998-99 | | Engine | Air/oil cooled, four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | | Capacity | 1157 | | Bore x Stroke | 79 x 59 mm | | Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | | Induction | 4x Mikuni BST36 | | Ignition / Starting | - / electric | | Max Power | 98 hp 72 kW @ 9500 rpm (rear tyre 98.hp @ 8400 rpm ) | | Max Torque | 83.6 Nm @ 4500 rpm | | Transmission / Drive | 5 Speed / chain | | Front Suspension | Telescopic oil damped, preload adjustable | | Rear Suspension | Link-type suspension, 7-way adjustable preload, 4-way adjustable rebound | | Front Brakes | 2x 310mm discs 4 piston calipers | | Rear Brakes | Single 240mm disc 2 piston caliper | | Front Tyre | 120/70 ZR17 | | Rear Tyre | 180/55 ZR17 | | Dry-Weight / Wet-Weight | 214 kg / 222 kg | | Fuel Capacity | 19 Litres | | Consumption average | 15.8 km/lit | | Braking 60 - 0 / 100 - 0 | 13.5 m / 39.7 m | | Standing ? Mile | 11.1 sec / 192.5 km/h | | Top Speed | 233.3 km/h | 
First launched in 1996, the 1200S Bandit was the half-faired version of Suzuki's 1200cc naked retro machine. Aimed at replicating the sales success of the popular GSF600S Bandit, the big Bandit looked very similar to its smaller-capacity sibling. Following the tried pathway of using parts from existing models to save development costs, the 1200 Bandit used a version of the long-running GSX-R1100 engine, in a simple steel-tube frame. Running gear and ancillaries were borrowed from other machines in Suzuki's lineup, and the 1200 Bandit was an instant success, helped by its competitive price and all-round usability. The half-fairing offered the usual benefits of wind- and weather-protection, also raising the ultimate top speed. 
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