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					Technical specifications
					
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				| Model: | GSF 1200N Bandit | 
			
				| Years: | 1997-98 | 
			
			
					
						| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | 
			
					
						| Capacity: | 1157 cc / 30.6 cu in | 
			
					
						| Bore x Stroke: | 79 x 59 mm | 
			
					
						| Compression Ratio: | 9.5:1 | 
			
					
						| Cooling System: | Air/oil cooled | 
			
					
						| Induction: | 4 x Mikuni BST36 carburetors | 
			
					
						| Ignition: | Digital transistorized | 
			
					
						| Starting: | Electric | 
			
					
						| Max Power: | 70.7 kW / 97 hp @ 8500 rpm | 
			
					
						| Max Torque: | 90.7 Nm 9.2 kgf-m / 66.9 lb-ft@ 4500 rpm | 
			
					
						| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 
			
					
						| Final Drive: | Chain, 530V, 110 links | 
			
					
						| Front Suspension: | 43 mm Telescopic, oil damped spring preload fully adjustable | 
			
					
						| Rear Suspension: | Link-type, 4-way adjustable rebound damping, 7-way adjustable preload | 
			
					
						| Front Brakes: | 2 x 310 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers | 
			
					
						| Rear Brakes: | Single 240 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | 
			
					
						| Front Tyre: | 120/60 ZR17 | 
			
					
						| Rear Tyre: | 180/55 ZR17 | 
			
					
						| Dimensions: | Length: 2165 mm / 85.2in Width: 785 mm / 30.9 in Height: 1095 mm / 43.1 in | 
			
					
						| Seat Height: | 835 mm / 32.9 in | 
			
					
						| Dry-Weight: | 208 kg / 458 lbs | 
			
					
						| Fuel Capacity: | 19 litres / 5.0 US gal / 4.2 Imp gal | 
			
					
						| Consumption Average: | 6.7 L/100 km / 14.9 km/l / 35 US mpg / 42.0 Imp mpg | 
			
					
						| Standing ¼ Mile: | 11.6 sec / 186 km/h / 116 mph | 
			
					
						| Top Speed: | 206 km/h / 128 mph |