| Attribute | Suzuki GSF 1200 SA Bandit × | Buell S3T Thunderbolt 1999 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1999 | 1999 |
| Make | Suzuki | Buell |
| Model | Suzuki GSF 1200 SA Bandit | Buell S3T Thunderbolt |
| Category | Sport touring | Naked bike |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 2 |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,157 | 1,203 |
| Power (kw) | 71.5 | 62.8 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 0.73 | 0.59 |
| Cooling system | Oil & air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Belt |
| Torque (Nm) | 91 | 107 |
| Bore (mm) | 79 | 88.8 |
| Stroke (mm) | 59 | 96.8 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 16.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | 13.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Compression | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front brakes | Dual disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 240 | 230 |
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR17 | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 180/55-ZR17 | 170/70-ZR17 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 130 | 120 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 120 | 125 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,435 | 1,420 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 244 | 226 |
| Seat height (mm) | 840 | 800 |
| Front percentage of weight | 48.1 | 50 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 220 | 208 |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s) | 3 | 4.4 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 19 | 19 |