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					Technical specifications
					
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				| Model: | GSF 1200S Bandit | 
			
				| Years: | 1998-99 | 
			
			
					
						| 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: | 71.5 kW / 98 hp @ 9500 rpm | 
			
					
						| Max Torque: | 83.6 Nm / 8.5 kgf-m / 61.7 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | 
			
					
						| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 
			
					
						| Final Drive: | Chain | 
			
					
						| Front Suspension: | 43 mm Telescopic, oil damped, preload adjustable | 
			
					
						| Rear Suspension: | Mono-shock, 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: | 120/70 ZR17 | 
			
					
						| Rear Tyre: | 180/55 ZR17 | 
			
					
						| Dry Weight: | 214 kg / 472 lbs | 
			
					
						| Wet Weight: | 222 kg / 489 lbs | 
			
					
						| Fuel Capacity: | 20.0 litres / 5.0 US gal / 4.2 Imp gal | 
			
					
						| Consumption Average: | 6.3 L/100 km / 15.8 km/l / 37.2 US mpg / 44.6 Imp mpg | 
			
					
						| Braking 60 km/h - 0: | 13.5 m / 44.3 ft | 
			
					
						| Braking 100 km/h - 0: | 39.7 m / 130.2 ft | 
			
					
						| Standing ¼ Mile: | 11.1 sec / 192.5 km/h / 119.6 mph | 
			
					
						| Top Speed: | 233.3 km/h / 145 mph |