Suzuki Bandit GSF1200/GSF1200S Service Manual 2001–2002
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Suzuki Models Covered & Key Technical Specifications
Models: Suzuki Bandit GSF1200, Suzuki Bandit GSF1200S, GSF1200K1, GSF1200K2, GSF1200SK2
Sub-models / Variants: K1 (2001 Model), K2/SK2 ('02 Model)
Model Years: 2001–2002
Technical Data:
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Engine displacement: 1157 cm³ (70.6 cu in)
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Compression ratio: 9.5:1
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Engine type: Four-stroke, air-cooled, DOHC, TSCC, 4-cylinder
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Transmission: 5-speed constant mesh
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Final reduction ratio: 3.000 (45/15)
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Engine oil capacity (oil and filter change): 3500 ml (3.7 US qt)
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Fuel tank capacity: 20.0 L (5.2 US gal)
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Front fork oil capacity (each leg): 507 ml or 509 ml depending on region
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Ignition timing: 7° B.T.D.C. at 1500 r/min
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Engine idle speed: 1200 ± 100 r/min (1300 ± 100 r/min for Canada)
Suzuki Manual Features & Content Preview
For serious shop work or detailed garage teardowns, reliable specs are non-negotiable. This official OEM service manual (99500-39201-01E) delivers the exact factory-authorized data used by dealership technicians for the 2001–2002 Suzuki Bandit GSF1200 and GSF1200S (K1 and K2 variants).
Instead of guessing values or hunting through forums, this 368-page PDF guide streamlines your daily workflow. It allows you to rapidly cross-reference component tolerances, directly reducing bay time and preventing costly reassembly errors. It provides precise torque tables, system-specific exploded views, and complete Wiring diagrams, making it the ultimate technical reference for any major repair and advanced troubleshooting on this production build.
- Comprehensive coverage for the 1157 cm³ SACS engine, transmission assembly, and chassis suspension setup.
- Routine maintenance and servicing: Periodic maintenance schedules, valve clearance adjustments, carburetor synchronization, front fork overhauls, brake fluid replacement, clutch master cylinder rebuilding, and drive chain lubrication.
- Complex diagnostics and overhauls: Engine disassembly, transmission inspection, PAIR (air supply) system servicing, starter motor inspection, digital ignitor testing, wire harness routing, evaporative emission control, and suspension setting parameters.
Skip the expensive dealership visits with clear, step-by-step instructions for complex procedures. You get factory-approved walkthroughs for balancing the four Mikuni BSR36SS carburetors, bleeding the hydraulic clutch system, and completely rebuilding the telescopic front forks—tasks that typically cost hundreds in shop labor.
Critical Specifications and Safety Data Working on high-performance motorcycle systems requires strict attention to shop safety, proper ventilation, and correct equipment handling. With this manual, you get the verified factory tolerances needed to do the job safely and accurately.
Key performance data points include a standard oil pressure of 300–600 kPa at 3000 r/min and a compression pressure of 1250 kPa (178 psi) under normal operating conditions. The documentation clearly outlines critical wear limits and adjustment protocols, detailing the 0.10–0.15 mm intake valve clearance and the exact 319.4 mm (12.6 in) service limit for the 20-pitch drive chain.
Bring dealership-level precision to your garage and do every service job the right way.
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