

This edition of the Suzuki GSF 1200 N Bandit is the 5 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1995. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1995 Suzuki RGV 250 V-Twin and the 1996 Suzuki GSX-R 750 WT SRAD.This particular Suzuki GSF 1200 has a 1157cc Air - Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Wankel Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Carburettor.
The 1995 GSF 1200 shares its Wankel engine and Standard style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin and the 2018 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the GSF 1200's Standard style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2020 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin | 2020cc.2018 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin | 2018cc.
Weighing in at 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Suzuki GSF 1200 N Bandit in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, give or take 50kg.
In terms of power the 1157cc 16 valve Wankel 4 cylinder engine produces 97 bhp (72 kW) @ 8500 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT [117.4 bhp (87 kW) @ 10000 rpm] or the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS [73 bhp (54 kW) @ 8500 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 66.9 lb-ft (90.7 Nm) @ 4500 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally [50.2 lb-ft (68.0 Nm) @ 6500 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Suzuki GSF 1200 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1995 Suzuki GSF 1200 N Bandit has a Power to weight ratio of 425.4 bhp per ton and 293.4 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1995 GSF 1200 competing with the 2015 Honda CB 1300 cc [448.8 bhp\ton] and the 2007 Honda CB 1300 Super Four [448.8 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Suzuki GSF 1200 generating around 293.4 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2018 Norton Commando 961 S.F. MKII [317.0 lb-ft per ton] and the 2016 Norton Commando 961 S.F. MKII [317.0 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 8.7 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 8.9 secs, this makes the Suzuki GSF 1200 N Bandit similar in acceleration to the 2023 Suzuki DL 1050 V-Strom DE (8.7 secs) and the 2018 Honda CBR 650 F (8.7 secs). This Suzuki GSF 1200 N Bandit also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 1995 Suzuki GSF 1200 N Bandit and the 1993 Yamaha TDM 850 Twin
When talking about the performance of the 1995 Suzuki GSF 1200 N Bandit on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 11.6 secs @ 116 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1993 Yamaha TDM 850 Twin (11.6 secs) and the 2017 Suzuki GSX-S 750 Z (11.6 secs).
The 1995 version of the Suzuki GSF 1200 N Bandit has a maximum speed of 128mph.
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1995 Suzuki GSF 1200 N Bandit then how about a 2023 Yamaha YZF-R7 DOHC (139 mph) and the 2022 Yamaha YZF-R7 World GP 60th Anniversary Edition (139 mph).