Suzuki GSF 1200

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Suzuki
GV75A N.jpg
GSF 1200 N built up to 2000
GSF 1200 N or S
Manufacturer Suzuki Motor Corporation
Production period 1996 to 2006
class motorcycle
design type Sports Tourer
Motor data
Four-stroke engine , air / oil-cooled four-cylinder in-line engine, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, Mikuni carburetor, transistor ignition
Displacement  (cm³) 1157 cc
Power  (kW / PS ) 72/98 8,500 min -1
Torque  ( N m ) 91 at 4,500 min −1 (GV75A)
92 at 6,500 min −1 (WVA9)
transmission 5-speed
drive Chain drive , O-ring chain ,
Brakes front two 320 mm disc brakes, 4-piston fixed calipers v. Nissin (GV75A) or 6-piston fixed calipers v. Tokico (WVA9) / rear 220 mm, 2-piston fixed caliper (GV75A), 1-piston floating caliper
Seat height (cm) 84
Empty weight  (kg) 234
successor Bandit 1250

The GSF 1200 Bandit is a motorcycle by the Japanese manufacturer Suzuki , which was manufactured from 1996 to 2006.

Model history

Years of construction 1995-2000

1995 (model year S) The GSF 1200 is only offered on the Japanese market in 1995 and is still throttled to 180 km / h. The GSF 1200 of the 95 model year is not yet imported to Germany by the official importer. The 95er Year is different from the later, officially imported models in rearview mirrors, oil cooler screens, polished engine covers, missing passenger - handles and easy-designed chain tensioners, which are externally fitted to the rocker.

1996 (model year T) In January the Suzuki GSF 1200 Bandit (factory name: GV75A) is launched in Germany. The engine is originally from a 1100 GSX-R and has been modified for the 1200 Bandit. The "S" version is delivered with fairing as a sports tourer and the "N" version as a naked bike .

In 1997 (model year V) the 1200 Bandit continues to be built unchanged and a variant with ABS is also offered.

1998 (model year W) nothing changes apart from the name for the ABS variant. The S version of the Bandit with ABS is now called SA.

In 1999 (model year X) the Bandit 1200 can also be ordered in brown.

2000 (model year Y) except for the color scheme, nothing is changed.

Years of construction 2001-2005

GSF 1200 S from year 2001

In 2001 (model year K1) the 1200 Bandit (factory designation WVA9) was significantly modified. The Bandit gets a new frame, new instruments with digital displays, new carburetors, Tokico six-piston brake calipers, a more powerful alternator and a new 20 liter tank (previously 19 liters). The steering geometry and the seat height as well as the upholstery of the seat bench have also been changed. The Bandit-S gets double headlights and a new front fairing. However, there is no longer a model with ABS. The models from 2001 onwards are given the unofficial nickname "POP" by the German community.

In 2002 (model year K2) improved ignition boxes are installed.

2003 (model year K3) other steering head bearings are installed. The light switch is no longer required and is replaced by a hazard warning switch.

2004, 2005 (model year K4 + K5) Apart from an additional catalytic converter, no noteworthy changes are made. For the first time, two-tone special models 1200SZ and 1200Z are also available.

Years of construction from 2006

2006 (model year K6) (factory designation WVCB) Introduction of a new, visually heavily modified version of the 1200 Bandit. The K6 is an intermediate model with the old air / oil-cooled engine and the look of the water-cooled models from 2007. In Germany there were almost only bandits with ABS. Models without ABS are only the first German models delivered or gray imports. The height of the front part of the bench can now be changed. The Bandit is also more manageable thanks to a tighter suspension setup. There is no fuel tap. The speedometer and fuel gauge are now digital, the rev counter analog. The clear glass double headlights are arranged one above the other. The K6 is unofficially given the nickname "NEO"

successor

2007 From this model year, the GSF 1200 is replaced by the Bandit 1250 . The model change includes the move away from the air / oil-cooled engine with carburettor to the water-cooled engine with injection system and a 6-speed gearbox. This change had become necessary due to stricter emissions regulations and regulations on noise development. The new engine also consumes an average of 1 liter less fuel per 100 km.

Unofficial naming

Under bandit drivers, the models are also referred to as follows:

  • "Kult" - model year 1996 to 2000
  • "Pop" - model year 2001 to 2005
  • "Neo" - model year 2006
  • "Evo" - model year 2007 until today

These names come from votes that are carried out for each new model on the Internet.

Technical specifications

  • Max. Power:
    • 72 kW (98 HP) at 8,500 min -1
  • Max. Torque:
    • 91 Nm at 4500 min -1 (GV75A)
    • 92 Nm at 6,500 min -1 (WVA9)
  • V max:
    • 220 km / h (GV75A N version)
    • 225 km / h (WVA9 N version)
    • 230 km / h (WVA9 S version)
  • Fuel consumption:
    • approx. 5.5 - 9.0 liters / 100 km (depending on driving style)
  • Engine type:
    • Four-stroke in-line four-cylinder, DOHC, 16 valves, air / oil cooling
  • Displacement:
    • 1,157 cc
  • Bore × stroke [mm]:
    • 79.0 x 59.0
  • Compression ratio:
    • 9.5: 1
  • Fuel preparation:
    • GV75A: 4 × 36mm Mikuni BST 36 SS carburetors
    • WVA9: 4 × 36mm Mikuni BSR 36 SS carburetors
  • Ignition system:
    • Transistor ignition
  • Coupling:
    • Multi-disc clutch in an oil bath
  • Transmission:
    • 5 gear
  • Transmission ratio:
    • 3,000 (45/15)

Colours

The Suzuki GSF 1200 Bandit was delivered in Germany in the following colors.

Model year colour Color name Suzuki Color code
T Dark red metallic Candy Academy Maroon 22U
black Pearl Novelty Black 33J
green Candy Forest Green Y98
V Dark red metallic Candy Academy Maroon 22U
black Pearl Novelty Black 33J
Blue metallic Candy Dusk Blue Y0N
W. Dark red metallic Candy Academy Maroon 22U
black Pearl Novelty Black 33J
green Prime Green 1UH
silver Ecru silver metallic Y4H
X Dark red metallic Candy Academy Maroon 22U
black Pearl Novelty Black 33J
Metallic brown Candy Dark Umber Brown Y7F
green Dark British Green Metallic Y7G
Y black Pearl Novelty Black 33J
Gray blue Pearl Steel Blue Gray Y9E
K1 black Pearl Novelty Black 33J
Red metallic Candy Velvety Red YC6
Metallic dark blue Dark Space Blue Metallic Y7H
K2 black Pearl Novelty Black 33J
Metallic dark blue Dark Space Blue Metallic Y7H
silver Sonic Silver Metallic YD8
K3 Metallic dark blue Pearl deep sea blue YAR
silver Sonic Silver Metallic YD8
Green metallic Sufo Green Metallic YV4
K4 Metallic dark blue Pearl deep sea blue YAR
silver Sonic Silver Metallic YD8
Gray anthracite metallic Barell Gray Metallic YAU
Blue metallic + white 2-color special model LR5
K5 Blue metallic + white 2-color special model LR5
black Pearl Nebular Black YAY
silver Sonic Silver Metallic YD8
K6 Blue metallic Candy Indy Blue YKZ
black Pearl Nebular Black YAY
red Candy Sonoma Red YHL
Dark gray / red Metallic Phantom Gray YHF

literature

See also

Web links

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