Suzuki GSF 1200 S Bandit vs Suzuki GSF 1200 Bandit S (2003)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Suzuki GSF 1200 S Banditstacks up against the Suzuki GSF 1200 Bandit S. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecSuzuki GSF 1200 S BanditSuzuki GSF 1200 Bandit S
Model year20032001
Price
Engine1157 cc1157 cc
Horsepower98 hp98 hp
Torque92 Nm91 Nm
Weight220 kg220 kg
Seat height31 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity5.3 L5.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesDouble discDual disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-17 / 180/55-17 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

Suzuki GSF 1200 S Bandit vs Suzuki GSF 1200 Bandit S — which should you buy?

Picking between the Suzuki GSF 1200 S Bandit and the Suzuki GSF 1200 Bandit S usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Suzuki GSF 1200 S Bandit brings 98 hp in a 220 kg package, while the Suzuki GSF 1200 Bandit S counters with 98 hp at 220 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: