Suzuki GSF 1200S Bandit ABS (2002-03) vs Suzuki VL 1500LC Intruder (2002-04)
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| Make: | Suzuki | Suzuki |
| Model: | GSF 1200S Bandit ABS | VL 1500LC Intruder |
| Years: | 2002-03 | 2002-04 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, 45° V-twin, SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 1157 cc / 30.6 cu in | 1462 cc / 89.2 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 79 x 59 mm | 96 x 101 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air/oil cooled | Air/oil cooled |
| Induction: | 4 x Mikuni BSR36 carburetors | 2 x Mikuni BDSRS6 carburetors |
| Ignition: | Digital transistorized | Digital transistorized |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 71.5 kW / 98 hp @ 8500 rpm | 49.5 kW / 67 hp @ 4.800 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 91.7 Nm / 9.4 kgf-m / 67.6 lb-ft@ 6500 rpm | 114 Nm / 11.6 kgf-m / 84ft lb @ 2.300 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Shaft |
| Front Suspension: | 43 mm Telescopic, oil damped, preload adjustable | 41mm Telescopic forks, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear Suspension: | Mono-shock, link-type, 4-way adjustable rebound damping, 7-way adjustable preload | Monoshock link-type, oil damped, 5-way adjustable spring preload |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 310mm Discs, 6 piston calipers, ABS | Single 300 mm disc, 2 piston caliper, double action |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 240mm disc, 2 piston caliper, ABS | Single 180 mm disc, 2 piston caliper, double action |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 | 150/80-16 Bridgestone G703 tubeless |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/55 ZR17 | 180/70-15 Bridgestone G702 tubeless |
| Seat Height: | 835 mm / 32.9 in | 700 mm / 27.6 in |
| Dry-Weight: | 220 kg / 485 lbs | 292 kg / 644 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 19.0 litres / 5.0 US gal / 4.2 Imp gal | 15.5 Litres / 4.1 US gal / 3.4 Imp gal |
| Standing ¼ Mile: | 11.7 sec | 15.0 sec / 138 km/h / 85.7 mph |