Suzuki Bandit 1200 (GSF1200) suspension setup and specs

Suzuki Bandit 1200 (GSF1200), 2000 to 2006: adjustable front preload, rear preload and rebound, 835 mm (32.9 in) seat height, 130 mm of front suspension travel, 36 psi cold rear tire pressure, 223 kg (492 lb).

Model years covered: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by Suzuki.

2000–2006 Suzuki Bandit 1200 (GSF1200)
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Suzuki Bandit 1200 (GSF1200)

2000–2006 · standard · 1157 cc

Adjusters this bike has

Front preloadAdjustable
Rear preloadAdjustable
Rear reboundAdjustable

Suspension travel and hardware

Front suspension travel130 mm (5.1 in)
Rear suspension travel136 mm (5.4 in)
Fork diameter43 mm (1.7 in)

Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec

Front, solo33 psi · 2.3 bar
Rear, solo36 psi · 2.5 bar
Front, two up33 psi · 2.3 bar
Rear, two up42 psi · 2.9 bar
Front tire120/70 ZR17
Rear tire180/55 ZR17

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1430 mm (56.3 in)
Rake25.5°
Trail104 mm (4.1 in)
Seat height835 mm (32.9 in)
Weight223 kg (492 lb) dry
Factory model codeGSF1200
Front brakeDual hydraulic disc
Rear brakeSingle hydraulic disc

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