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Suzuki GSF 1200 N Bandit - [1997]
This edition of the Suzuki GSF 1200 N Bandit is the 5 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1997. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1997 Suzuki GW 400 Inazuma and the 1997 Suzuki TS 125 Single Cylinder.This particular Suzuki GSF 1200 has a 1157cc Air - Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Wankel Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative Wankel engine, Standard style motorbike includes the Yamaha XSR 700 Twin - [2020]
The 1997 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.
The 1997 Suzuki GSF 1200 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha Tracer 9 Triple - [2025]
In terms of power the 1157cc 16 valve Wankel 4 cylinder engine produces 97 bhp (72 kW) @ 8500 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 Triple [119 bhp (88 kW) @ 10000 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT [117.4 bhp (87 kW) @ 10000 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 Tracer 9 Triple [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 [50.2 lb-ft (68.0 Nm) @ 6500 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 2012 Honda CB 1300 Super Four has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1997 Suzuki GSF 1200 N Bandit.
The 1997 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 1997 GSF 1200 competing with the 2012 Honda CB 1300 Super Four [448.8 bhp\ton] and the 2023 Honda CB 1300 Super Four 30th Anniversary [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 1997 Suzuki GSF 1200 N Bandit and the 2020 Suzuki GSX-S 750 Team Suzuki ECSTAR MotoGP
When talking about the performance of the 1997 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 2020 Suzuki GSX-S 750 Team Suzuki ECSTAR MotoGP (11.6 secs) and the 2012 Yamaha YZF-600 R6 (11.6 secs).
The 1997 version of the Suzuki GSF 1200 N Bandit has a maximum speed of 128mph.
Top Speed of the 1997 GSF 1200 equals the 2023 Yamaha YZF-R7 DOHC
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1997 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).
