Suzuki Bandit 1200 / 1200S (GSF1200) — OEM Fluid, Tire Pressure & Maintenance Specs
1,157cc Air/Oil-Cooled (SACS) Inline-4 DOHC 16-Valve (GSX-R1100 Derived Icon) · Source: Suzuki Bandit 1200 / 1200S (GSF1200) (1996–2006) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications
According to the Suzuki Bandit 1200 / 1200S (GSF1200) (1996–2006) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications, the 1996–2006 Suzuki Bandit 1200 / 1200S (GSF1200) (chassis GV75A/GV77A/GV79A) requires 3.3 L (3.49 US qt) of SAE 10W-40 (JASO MA2, API SJ/SL/SM/SN) engine oil for a drain-only change and 3.5 L (3.70 US qt) with filter service (16510-07J00 / HF138 (M20×1.0 Fine Thread)). Standard solo cold tire pressure is 250 kPa / 2.50 bar / 36 PSI front (120/70 ZR17 (58W)) and 250 kPa / 2.50 bar / 36 PSI rear (180/55 ZR17 (73W)), paired with 4× NGK JR9B spark plug(s) and a YTZ10S / YTX12-BS battery.
Drain only: 3.3 L (3.49 US qt)
R 250 kPa (2.50 bar)
Est. Range: ~320 km (199 mi)
1. Engine Lubrication, Filter & Clutch Specifications
| Clutch Architecture | Wet Multi-Plate Manual Clutch NEVER use JASO MB |
|---|---|
| Recommended Viscosity & Grade | SAE 10W-40 (Alt: SAE 10W-50) · JASO MA2 · API SJ/SL/SM/SN |
| Oil Volume (Drain / With Filter / Overhaul) |
• Drain only: 3.3 L (3.49 US qt) • With filter/strainer: 3.5 L (3.70 US qt) • Complete dry overhaul: 4.2 L (4.44 US qt) |
| OEM Oil Filter Code & Type | 16510-07J00 / HF138 (M20×1.0 Fine Thread) |
| Correct Oil Level Check Method | Hold bike upright on level ground 3–5 min after warm shutdown; read crankcase sight glass |
| Oil Drain Bolt Torque | 23 N·m (17.0 lb-ft / 2.35 kgf·m) — Use fresh crush washer |
2. Cold Tire Pressures, Wheels, Ignition & Drivetrain
| Front / Rear OEM Tire Sizes | Front: 120/70 ZR17 (58W) · Rear: 180/55 ZR17 (73W) (Tubeless) |
|---|---|
| Cold Tire Pressure — Solo Riding |
Front: 250 kPa / 2.50 bar / 36 PSI Rear: 250 kPa / 2.50 bar / 36 PSI |
| Cold Tire Pressure — 2-Up / Loaded Touring |
Front: 250 kPa / 2.50 bar / 36 PSI Rear: 290 kPa / 2.90 bar / 42 PSI |
| OEM Spark Plug & Quantity | NGK JR9B × 4 (Gap: 0.8–0.9 mm) |
| OEM Battery Code & Rating | YTZ10S / YTX12-BS (12V 8.6–10Ah MF AGM) |
| Final Drive Maintenance | 530 Heavy-Duty Chain — Maintain 20–30 mm slack |
| Brake Fluid & Coolant | DOT 4 · Air/Oil-Cooled SACS Engine (No liquid coolant) |
3. Ergonomics, Range & Scheduled Service Intervals
| Displacement · Max Power · Peak Torque | 1157 cc · 98 hp @ 8,500 rpm · 92 N·m (67.9 lb-ft) @ 6,500 rpm |
|---|---|
| Seat Height & Wet Curb Weight | 790 mm (31.1 in) · 240 kg (529 lbs) |
| Fuel Tank & Est. Real-World Range | 20 L (5.3 US gal) · ~16 km/L → ~320 km (199 mi) |
| OEM Scheduled Maintenance Intervals |
• First Break-In: 1,000 km • Engine Oil / Filter: 6,000 km / 18,000 km • Air Filter / Spark Plug: 18,000 km / 12,000 km • Valve Clearance Check: 24,000 km |
4. Generation Cutoffs & Real-World Wrenching Gotchas
Model-Year & Chassis Generation Notes
Cult SACS air/oil-cooled muscle standard built around a detuned GSX-R1100 powerplant, taking 3.5 L of 10W-40 JASO MA2 with filter HF138.
Oil & Clutch Mechanical Engineering Note
Suzuki multi-cylinder family exclusively uses a proprietary M20×1.0 fine-thread spin-on filter (16510-07J00 / HF138)—never force an M20×1.5 filter onto the boss.