Suzuki GSX1200 Inazuma
19982002
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The Suzuki Inazuma 1200 (GSX1200/GSX1200FS) released in April 1998 was a naked motorcycle model, big brother to the Inazuma 400 released the previous year. Its oil-cooled 4-stroke inline-four DOHC 4-valve engine had a displacement of 1,156 cc. It was based on the engine installed in the GSF1200 Bandit but reconfigured to increase torque at low revs. Instead of the Mikuni BST36 and Mikuni BSR36 carburetors used on the Bandit, the Keihin CVK32 carbutetors were used on the 1200 Inazuma.
The 1200 Inazuma motorcycle had a steel tubular frame, aluminum swingarm, 5-speed gearbox, classic Showa double shock absorbers at the rear and telescopic fork at the front and a 310 mm disc at the front brake combined with a Brembo 4-pot caliper with different diameters.
A smaller version of the big Inazuma, GSX750 Inazuma, was produced for the European market.
At glance, the models were very much alike, but
the models are quite easy to tell from apart if you know where
to look; the engine side of the GSX750 is all black while the GSX1200
has polished engine sides.
The 1200 Inazuma was produced in 1998 and 1999 for the Japanese market, but two more years for the European market. In some European countries, 2002 year's models were offered.
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1999 Suzuki year code: W

1998 Suzuki GSX1200 Inazuma colors: Metallic Saturn Black (Y7L),
Candy Antares Red (19A)
In Japan, the 1998 GSX1200 Inazuma (GSX1200FSW) was available in following colors: Candy Academy Maroon / Ecrew Silver Metallic (L5M), Flash Silver Metallic (Y2D), Pearl Novelty Black / Light Charcoal Metallic (E88)
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1998 Suzuki GSX
1200 Inazuma
Overall Length: 2 140 mm (84.3 in)
Overall Width: 780 mm (30.7 in)
Overall Height: 1 100 mm (43.3 in)
Wheelbase: 1 465 mm (57.7 in)
Ground Clearance: 125 mm (4.9 in)
Seat Height: 780 mm (30.7 in)
Dry Weight: 211 kg (465 lbs)
Engine: Air/oil-cooled 1 156 cc inline-4, DOHC, 16 valves. 100 hp @
8 500 rpm, 10 kg-m @ 8 500 rpm.

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1998 Suzuki GSX
1200 Inazuma
Overall Length: 2 140 mm (84.3 in)
Overall Width: 780 mm (30.7 in)
Overall Height: 1 100 mm (43.3 in)
Wheelbase: 1 465 mm (57.7 in)
Ground Clearance: 125 mm (4.9 in)
Seat Height: 780 mm (30.7 in)
Dry Weight: 211 kg (465 lbs)
Engine: Air/oil-cooled 1 156 cc inline-4, DOHC, 16 valves. 100 hp @
8 500 rpm, 10 kg-m @ 8 500 rpm.

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1998 Suzuki GSX
1200 Inazuma
Overall Length: 2 140 mm (84.3 in)
Overall Width: 780 mm (30.7 in)
Overall Height: 1 100 mm (43.3 in)
Wheelbase: 1 465 mm (57.7 in)
Ground Clearance: 125 mm (4.9 in)
Seat Height: 780 mm (30.7 in)
Dry Weight: 211 kg (465 lbs)
Engine: Air/oil-cooled 1 156 cc inline-4, DOHC, 16 valves. 100 hp @
8 500 rpm, 10 kg-m @ 8 500 rpm.

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1999 Suzuki year code: X

1999 Suzuki GSX1200 Inazuma colors offered in Europe: Metallic Saturn Black (Y7L), Candy Deep Sea Bluish Green (Y7K),
Candy Antares Red (19A)
In Japan, the 1999 GSX1200 Inazuma (GSX1200FSX) was available in following colors: Flash Silver Metallic (Y2D), Pearl Steel Blue Gray (Y9E), Metallic Saturn Black (Y7L). The Japanese domestic models had red painted read damper springs.

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1999 Suzuki GSX
1200 Inazuma
Overall Length: 2 140 mm (84.3 in)
Overall Width: 780 mm (30.7 in)
Overall Height: 1 100 mm (43.3 in)
Wheelbase: 1 465 mm (57.7 in)
Ground Clearance: 125 mm (4.9 in)
Seat Height: 780 mm (30.7 in)
Dry Weight: 211 kg (465 lbs)
Engine: Air/oil-cooled 1 156 cc inline-4, DOHC, 16 valves. 100 hp @
8 500 rpm, 10 kg-m @ 8 500 rpm.

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1999 Suzuki GSX
1200 Inazuma
Overall Length: 2 140 mm (84.3 in)
Overall Width: 780 mm (30.7 in)
Overall Height: 1 100 mm (43.3 in)
Wheelbase: 1 465 mm (57.7 in)
Ground Clearance: 125 mm (4.9 in)
Seat Height: 780 mm (30.7 in)
Dry Weight: 211 kg (465 lbs)
Engine: Air/oil-cooled 1 156 cc inline-4, DOHC, 16 valves. 100 hp @
8 500 rpm, 10 kg-m @ 8 500 rpm.

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1999 Suzuki GSX
1200 Inazuma
Overall Length: 2 140 mm (84.3 in)
Overall Width: 780 mm (30.7 in)
Overall Height: 1 100 mm (43.3 in)
Wheelbase: 1 465 mm (57.7 in)
Ground Clearance: 125 mm (4.9 in)
Seat Height: 780 mm (30.7 in)
Dry Weight: 211 kg (465 lbs)
Engine: Air/oil-cooled 1 156 cc inline-4, DOHC, 16 valves. 100 hp @
8 500 rpm, 10 kg-m @ 8 500 rpm.

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1999 Suzuki GSX
1200 Inazuma
Overall Length: 2 140 mm (84.3 in)
Overall Width: 780 mm (30.7 in)
Overall Height: 1 100 mm (43.3 in)
Wheelbase: 1 465 mm (57.7 in)
Ground Clearance: 125 mm (4.9 in)
Seat Height: 780 mm (30.7 in)
Dry Weight: 211 kg (465 lbs)
Engine: Air/oil-cooled 1 156 cc inline-4, DOHC, 16 valves. 100 hp @
8 500 rpm, 10 kg-m @ 8 500 rpm.

Click on the image for larger format.
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1999 Suzuki GSX
1200 Inazuma
Overall Length: 2 140 mm (84.3 in)
Overall Width: 780 mm (30.7 in)
Overall Height: 1 100 mm (43.3 in)
Wheelbase: 1 465 mm (57.7 in)
Ground Clearance: 125 mm (4.9 in)
Seat Height: 780 mm (30.7 in)
Dry Weight: 211 kg (465 lbs)
Engine: Air/oil-cooled 1 156 cc inline-4, DOHC, 16 valves. 100 hp @
8 500 rpm, 10 kg-m @ 8 500 rpm.

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2000 Suzuki year code: Y

According to the specs found on Suzuki Ireland's website the
seat height is 780 mm (30.7 in) and the dry weight: 211 kg (465
lbs). The sales brochure, printed in July 1999, says that the
seat height is 795 mm (31.3 in) and the bike 1 kg lighter.
2000 Suzuki GSX1200 Inazuma colors offered in Europe: Pearl Steel Blue Gray (Y9E), Metallic Saturn Black (Y7L),
Candy Antares Red (19A)

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2000 Suzuki GSX
1200 Inazuma
Overall Length: 2 140 mm (84.3 in)
Overall Width: 780 mm (30.7 in)
Overall Height: 1 100 mm (43.3 in)
Wheelbase: 1 465 mm (57.7 in)
Ground Clearance: 125 mm (4.9 in)
Seat Height: 780 mm (30.7 in)
Dry Weight: 211 kg (465 lbs)
Engine: Air/oil-cooled 1 156 cc inline-4, DOHC, 16 valves. 100 hp @
8 500 rpm, 10 kg-m @ 8 500 rpm.

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2000 Suzuki GSX
1200 Inazuma
Overall Length: 2 140 mm (84.3 in)
Overall Width: 780 mm (30.7 in)
Overall Height: 1 100 mm (43.3 in)
Wheelbase: 1 465 mm (57.7 in)
Ground Clearance: 125 mm (4.9 in)
Seat Height: 780 mm (30.7 in)
Dry Weight: 211 kg (465 lbs)
Engine: Air/oil-cooled 1 156 cc inline-4, DOHC, 16 valves. 100 hp @
8 500 rpm, 10 kg-m @ 8 500 rpm.

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GSX
1200 Inazuma 2000
Owner: Jürgen
Hoche, Germany
Owns a GSX1400 now.
Comments: GSX1200 is not as nice as the GSX1400, not so
strong, but lighter and much better in handling! I have made
a trip to the Dolomiten at 2700 meters above the sea twice with
the GSX1200 - it was super! In May 2002 i will make a trip there
for the first time with my GSX1400.

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2001 Suzuki year code: K1

2001 Suzuki GSX1200 Inazuma colors: Candy Deep British Green, Pearl Novelty Black (33J)

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2001 Suzuki GSX
1200 Inazuma
Overall Length: 2 140 mm (84.3 in)
Overall Width: 780 mm (30.7 in)
Overall Height: 1 100 mm (43.3 in)
Wheelbase: 1 465 mm (57.7 in)
Ground Clearance: 125 mm (4.9 in)
Seat Height: 780 mm (30.7 in)
Dry Weight: 211 kg (465 lbs)
Engine: Air/oil-cooled 1 156 cc inline-4, DOHC, 16 valves. 100 hp @
8 500 rpm, 10 kg-m @ 8 500 rpm.

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2002
Suzuki year code: K2

2002 Suzuki GSX1200 Inazuma colors: Ecru Silver Metallic (Y4H),
Pearl Dark Space Blue (Y7H)

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2002 Suzuki GSX
1200 Inazuma
Overall Length: 2 140 mm (84.3 in)
Overall Width: 780 mm (30.7 in)
Overall Height: 1 100 mm (43.3 in)
Wheelbase: 1 465 mm (57.7 in)
Ground Clearance: 125 mm (4.9 in)
Seat Height: 795 mm (31.3 in)
Dry Weight: 211 kg (465 lbs)
Engine: Air/oil-cooled 1 156 cc inline-4, DOHC, 16 valves. 100 hp @
8 500 rpm, 10 kg-m @ 8 500 rpm.

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2002 Suzuki GSX
1200 Inazuma
Overall Length: 2 140 mm (84.3 in)
Overall Width: 780 mm (30.7 in)
Overall Height: 1 100 mm (43.3 in)
Wheelbase: 1 465 mm (57.7 in)
Ground Clearance: 125 mm (4.9 in)
Seat Height: 795 mm (31.3 in)
Dry Weight: 211 kg (465 lbs)
Engine: Air/oil-cooled 1 156 cc inline-4, DOHC, 16 valves. 100 hp @
8 500 rpm, 10 kg-m @ 8 500 rpm.

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1998-2002 Suzuki GSX1200 (Inazuma
1200) specifications (International) |
Type |
GV76A |
Overall Length
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2 140 mm (84.3 in) |
Overall Width |
780 mm (30.7 in) |
Overall Height |
1 100 mm (43.3 in) |
Wheelbase |
1 465 mm (57.7 in) |
Ground Clearance |
125 mm (4.9 in) |
Seat Height |
795 mm (31.3 in) |
Dry Weight |
210 kg (462 lbs) |
Engine Type |
Air/oil cooled 4-stroke inline-4 |
Valve System |
DOHC 4 valves per cylinder |
Cylinder displacement |
1,157 cc |
Bore x Stroke |
79,0 x 59,0 mm |
Compression Ratio |
9.5 :1 |
Maximum power: |
100 hp (74 kW)/ 8 500 rpm |
Maximum torque: |
97,6 Nm (10 kg-m)/ 8 500 rpm |
Carburetor |
Keihin CVK32 x 4 |
Starting System |
Electric starter |
Ignition System |
Digital electronic (FU11 TR) |
Lubricating System |
Wet sump |
Fuel Tank Capacity |
18 liter (4.8 US gal.) |
Clutch |
Wet multi-plate type |
Transmission |
5-speed constant mesh, 1-down
4-up |
Final reduction |
2.933 |
Frame |
Double cradle steel pipe, aluminum
swingarm |
Rake |
25° 50' |
Trail |
102 mm (5.0 in) |
Front suspension |
Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped, 43 mm inner-tube |
Rear suspension |
Swingarm type, coil spring, gas/oil
damped, spring perload 5-way adjustable, compression damping force
4-way adjustable |
Front Brake |
Hydraulic dual discs, 310 mm Brembo 4-piston |
Rear Brake |
Hydraulic type disc, 240 mm 2-piston
caliper |
Front wheel type: |
3.50-17 cast aluminum alloy |
Rear wheel type: |
5.50-17 cast aluminum alloy |
Front tire size |
120/70-ZR17 (58W) |
Rear tire size |
170/60-ZR17 (72W) |
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